Operational permits allow the applicant to conduct an operation or business for which a permit is required.
Occupancy prohibited before approval - The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the code official (UCLA Fire) issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
Posting of permit - Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official. (California Fire Code Section 105)
- Aerosol products: store or handle
- Amusement building: to operate
- Carnivals and fairs: to conduct a carnival or fair
- Combustible dust-producing operations: to operate
- Covered and open mall buildings: permit required
- Cryogenic fluids: to produce, store, transport (in excess of CFC Table 105.5.11.)
- Compressed gases: to store, use, or handle - (CFC TABLE 105.5.9)
- Hot Work Operations
- Energy Storage Systems: stationary and mobile
- Exhibits and trade shows: to operate
- Explosives: store, handle, sell, or use
- Fire Hydrant use and valves: to use or operate
- Flammable and combustible liquids: to store, handle, or use Class 1 liquids more than 5 gallons indoors, 10 gallons outdoors.
- Industrial ovens: operate
- Liquid or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings: display or operate in Group A Occupancies
- Open burning: for kindling or maintaining an open fire.
- Open flame and torches: use of a torch to remove paint or to use an open flame device in a wildfire area
- Open flames and candles: Use in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants, or drinking establishments
- Outdoor assembly event: to conduct an outdoor assembly event when planned attendance is over 1,000 persons
- Places of Assembly: To operate a place of assembly
- Pyrotechnics special effects material: to use or handle
- Refrigeration equipment: to operate
- Spraying or dipping: to conduct utilizing flammable or combustible powders
- Temporary membrane structure and tents: To operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area > 400 sq. ft.
- Waste Handling: for the operation of wrecking yards, junk yards, and waste material handling facilities
- Lithium batteries: accumulation of more than 15 cubic feet
Revocation
The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code where it is found by inspection or otherwise that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or construction documents on which the permit or approval was based including, but not limited to, any one of the following( 105.4):
- The permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued.
- The permit is used for a condition or activity other than that listed in the permit.
- Conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
- There have been any false statements or misrepresentations as to the material fact in the application for permit or plans submitted, or a condition of the permit.
- The permit is used by a different person or firm than the name for which it was issued.
- The permittee failed, refused, or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein.
- The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation, or this code.
Step 1: Speak with Your Advisor
Obtain EOL number with Events Office
For Registered Student Organizations (RSO), click here.
Department
Please contact your department administration/advisor for approval. If your event is preparing and serving food to the general public (individuals unaffiliated with your department), please continue on to STEP 2.
Recreational Sports (Rec)
Please contact your Recreational Sports advisor for approval. If your event is preparing and serving food to the general public (individuals unaffiliated with your department), please continue on to STEP 2.
Step 2: Obtain Venue Diagram
Speak with your SOLE Advisor regarding the venue diagram. Based on the area, please consider General Policies and Restrictions.
If your organization is serving food at the event, please follow the instructions HERE to obtain a Temporary Food Permit.
Use a scaled venue diagram. Utilize multiple angles, such as bird's eye view and person point of view, to describe event details. Include legend.
Step 3: Complete and Submit Application
- Registered Student Organization (RSO) and Department requests - After submittal, UCLA Fire will be reviewing submittals during online office hours on Wednesdays, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Applications must be submitted at least 30 calendar days before the event.
- For large-scale events that involve, but are not limited to, more than 2,500 attendees, involving stages, pyrotechnics, open flame, VIP, and a temporary membrane structure will require at least 40 calendar days.
- For additional questions or to meet with UCLA Fire personnel regarding your event, send a calendar invite to UCLAFire@ucla.edu in 15-minute increments during the UCLA Fire online office hours. UCLA Fire will accept your event and add a Zoom link to connect.
UCLA Fire conducts periodic fire inspections at each film shoot to ensure adherence to safety regulations. A standby Deputy Fire Marshal is typically assigned to film shoots using pyrotechnic, flame, or smoke special effects, productions involving stunts, productions where tents are erected having an occupant load of 500 or more, productions where generators, lights or other filming equipment present a fire hazard, or productions which obstruct exits or other fire protection equipment. The California State Fire Marshal Film Industry Unit publishes the fire protection handbook "Filming in California," and is an excellent resource for anyone involved in filming or in safety at film shoots. To obtain a copy of this handbook contact the CSFM Film Industry Unit Coordinator at (626) 960-6441.
