Fire Permits and Planning

Fire permit guidelines

The City of Columbia adopts and follows the International Code Council’s International Fire Code (IFC) with amendments.   Chapter 1 of the IFC requires that both construction and operational permits be obtained prior to construction or events taking place. 

Below are the current required permits and permit application forms. This list may change without notice. Currently, there are no fee’s connected to most permits. 

Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office for additional information or questions at 573.874.7391opens phone dialer.

Blasting permit information and forms

To obtain a blasting permit, the applicant must first submit the required Blasting Notification Form to the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Once this is complete, the applicant should submit the Blasting Permit and/or Explosive Storage Permit Application Form to the Columbia Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Division. Information in the Missouri Blasting Act and the Licensing Booklet can be obtained using the links below.

Design professionals & contractors

For information to assist design professionals, developers and contractors, see the Design Professionals & Contractors page.