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. 

• Special Event Permits
• Open Burning Permit – call 573-874-7556 to obtain a permit for open burning.
• Tent/Membrane Structure Permit 
• Stage Canopy Application
• Fire Performance Art Permit

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.

• Blasting Permit and Explosive Storage Permit Application Form – City of Columbia
• Missouri Blasting Statute
• Missouri Blasting Act – FAQ’s
• Missouri Explosive User and Blaster Licensing Booklet
• Blasting Notification Form – Missouri Division of Fire Safety