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Fire Prevention
Responsibilities
The Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for enforcing the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), which contains regulations to safeguard life and property from fires and explosion hazards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, which are designed to minimize the risk and effects of fire by establishing criteria for building, processing, design, service and installation.
The Fire Prevention Bureau also enforces standards referenced in the IFC or adopted by the State of South Carolina, as well as various City ordinances. Additionally, the City has adopted the International Code Council's "family" of codes, as approved by the South Carolina Building Code Council. The International Code Council is a membership association dedicated to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe and sustainable construction through the development of codes and standards used in the design, building and compliance process.
Fire Prevention Forms
Fire Watch Log Sheets (PDF)
Note: Fire watch log sheets are used by business and housing property owners when fire warning equipment tests fail in an occupied building. Log sheets must be completed manually every 30 minutes until repair is complete.
Fire Permit Application
CONTRACTORS: Please be advised that the City's submittal standards for required documents will be enforced. City of Greenville Electronic Submittal Standards
TeMPORARY TEnts & Membrane Structures
A temporary use permit is required for tents and air-supported membrane structures in excess of 400 square feet. Note: Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event date.
- View informational bulletin on Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures (PDF)
- Download fillable Temporary Use Permit (PDF)
- Apply and Pay Online for Temporary Use Permit
Special Event Structures
A temporary use permit is required for any ground-supported structure, platform, stage, stage scaffolding or rigging, canopy, tower supporting audio or visual effects equipment or similar structures. Note: Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event date.
- View informational bulletin on Temporary Special Event Structures (PDF)
- Download fillable Temporary Use Permit (PDF)
- Apply and Pay Online for Temporary Use Permit
Code References*
- National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards
- 2018 International Fire Code
- 2021 International Fire Code
*The Greenville City Fire Department does not administer these sites and makes no representation to the accuracy of the information. Code research should include a review of the most recently adopted versions, as well as validation of all information sources.
INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS
- Bonfires (PDF)
- Cold Spark Machines and Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience
- Greenville City FDC-Standpipe Locking Caps and Connection Signs
- Greenville City Knox Box Installation Requirements (PDF)
- Grill Information (PDF)
- Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Requirements and Safety Flyer
- Portable Outdoor Gas-Fired Heating Appliances
- Temporary Special Event Structures (PDF)
- Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures
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Brian Horton
Fire Chief
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Fire Department
Physical Address
10 Watson Aviation Road
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864-232-CARE (2273)
Class I ISO Rating
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Fire Prevention
Physical Address
206 S Main Street
5th Floor
Greenville, SC 29601