Commercial Properties
Addressing requirements - Commercial/Residential
Premises Identification(PDF, 495KB)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems (used in beverage dispensing applications)
CO2 Permit Requirements(PDF, 414KB)
Fire Access Roads
Fire Access Roads(PDF, 240KB)
Firewatch requirements alarm/sprinkler system out of service
Fire Watch Information(PDF, 106KB)
Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Commercial Knox Box Instructions(PDF, 480KB)
Hazardous Materials
HMIS and HMMP Instructions
HMIS and HMMP Instructions(PDF, 237KB)
Aboveground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
AST requirements(PDF, 40KB)
Underground Storage Tank installation guidelines:
UST requirements(PDF, 34KB)
UST Relines(PDF, 27KB)
UST Abandonment in Place(PDF, 24KB)
Liquefied Petroleum Gases requirements:
LPGrequirements(PDF, 31KB)
Residential Properties
Key Lock Boxes and Gate Switches
Residential Knox Box Instructions(PDF, 480KB)
Emergency Egress Requirements for Doors and Windows
Emergency Egress(PDF, 102KB)
Code requirements for allowable recreational fires
Recreational Fires and Outdoor Fireplaces(PDF, 98KB)
Code Requirements For Residential Barbeques
BBQs(PDF, 72KB) and Open Flame Devices(PDF, 102KB)
Special Events
Tent and Membrane Structures Requirements
Tents Submittal Guidelines(PDF, 861KB)
Cooking Booth information
Cooking Booths(PDF, 34KB)
Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers
TFD Mobile Food Trucks, Trailers, and Carts Guidelines(PDF, 310KB)
BBQs and Other Open Flame Devices
BBQs, Candles, and Lanterns(PDF, 162KB)
Consumer Fireworks - Permissible (CFWs)
Legal vs. Non-legal Fireworks (AZ)(PDF, 517KB)
CFW Compliance Checklist(PDF, 86KB)
CFW Requirements and Permit Application(PDF, 449KB)
Required Signage - English(PDF, 77KB)
Required Signage - Spanish(PDF, 62KB)
Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Fireworks Permit Requirements(PDF, 18KB)
Fireworks Application(PDF, 125KB)
Pyrotechnics Permit Requirements(PDF, 10KB)
Pyrotechnics Application(PDF, 2MB)
Shooter Card Program Guidelines(PDF, 68KB)
Shooter Card Application(PDF, 1MB)
*TFD Business Assistance Program
Operating a business presents many challenges. As a business owner you may be responsible for complying with Federal, State, and local regulations. These regulations can range from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the International Fire Code (IFC). Many companies do not have the resources or the time to keep abreast of these complex and ever changing regulations.
The Tucson Fire Department Business Assistance Program was created to assist small to medium size businesses understand and follow the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Tucson. In addition to these regulations the Business Assistance Program team has arranged to act as a liaison with the various agencies that may have an impact on your business.
Though the BAU will not do the work of a Fire Protection Engineer, (if required); through this program; your business can receive non-regulatory assistance ranging from answering questions over the phone to individual visits to your facility.
Because the program is separate from the enforcement units within the Tucson Fire Department, violation field notices will not be issued (except for imminent fire hazards). Our free on-site visits will allow our assistance personnel to identify potential problems before they become an issue with the various regulatory agencies.
If there are any regulatory concerns our assistance people will be able to direct your company to the right agency that will be able to provide you with advice.
The Business Assistance Unit offers assistance in a non-regulatory capacity to help your business maintain compliance and has arranged for experts in:
IFC (International Fire Code)
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
DOT (Department of Transportation)
IBC (International Building Code)
Call the Tucson Fire Department Fire Prevention Office and ask for the Business Assistance Unit (520) 791-4502.