(A) Generally. Permits shall be in accordance with § 105 of the North Carolina Building Code Fire Prevention along with amendments and this chapter.
(B) Permits required. Permits required by this Code shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office. Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designed therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the Fire Code official.
(C) Types of permits. There shall be three types of permits as follows.
(1) Operational permit. A permit that allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of NCBCFP and this chapter for either:
(a) A prescribed period; or
(b) Until renewed or revoked.
(2) Constructional permit. A permit that allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of NCBCFP and this chapter.
(3) Special use permits. Special use permits are for and/or allow special tests, inspections, certain applications, operations, assemblies, to maintain, store or handle certain materials, special events and services for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of NCBCFPC and this chapter.
(D) Permits for the same location. When more than one permit is required for the same location, the Fire Code official is authorized to consolidate the permits into a single permit, provided that each provision is listed in that permit.
(E) Exception. Tents used at funerals are exempt from all fees and do not require any permits.
(Ord. O-02-08, passed 6-5-2008) Penalty, see § 151.999