Fire Code Operational
Permit Submittal
Criteria
To better
serve you and to expedite the permit application and review process please provide a complete permit package at the time of
submittal. Permit Applications and Plans may be submitted electronically (see below), or via Mail to: Town of Cave Creek Building &
Fire Safety Department, Attn: Permit Technician, 37622 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-488-6622
Electronic Submittal: Once you have filled out the application, save to your computer and email (along with any other required items,
(such as site plan, certificate of insurance, pyrotechnic certification, etc.) to: twilgus@cavecreekaz.gov. Once reviewed, the Permit
Technician will provide you with a Permit Number and the required fees via email. You may pay with a Credit Card(VISA/MasterCard
Only), Check or Cash when you pick up the approved permit. To receive your permit via email you must pay with a credit card.
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A fully completed permit application - All applicable areas need to be filled in including the “Description of Work/Event” field.
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A completed HMIS (Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement) is required for all Flammable or Combustible Liquids permits, and
hazardous materials permits.
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Site Plans and Floor/Seating Plans are required for Places of Assembly permits (Events), Carnivals and Fairs, and Exhibition and
Trade Shows.
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For CO2 Systems, provide two sets of shop drawings and all cut sheets for the entire system.
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Plans shall show intended use of all rooms. Name of project, job address, and the name of the person who is designing the system
must be on all sheets.
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Storage plans and associated fire sprinkler density calculations are required for High-Piled or Miscellaneous Storage Permits.
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Tents and Temporary Membrane Structures require a Site Plan (to scale). A Seating/Floor Plan is also required when the occupant
load is 50 or more.
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Additional items may be required by Town of Cave Creek Building & Fire Safety during review.
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*Permits shall be obtained prior to any work commencing or inspection occurring.
If the work begins prior a permit is issued, a dou
ble fee will be charged and a Citation may be issued.*
FOR FIREWORKS/PYROTECHNICS DISPLAY PERMITS, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH
SUBMITTAL:
• The firework company/provider is responsible for obtaining the permit and scheduling the inspection. Applications must be
submitted at least 20 days prior to event.
• A plan establishing procedures to follow and actions to be taken in the event that a shell fails to ignite in, or discharge from, a mortar
or fails to function over the fallout area or other malfunctions shall be included with the permit application.
• Outdoor fireworks displays shall include a diagram of the location at which the fireworks display will be conducted, including the
site from which fireworks will be discharged; the location of buildings, highways, overhead obstructions and utilities; and the lines
behind which the audience will be restrained shall be included with the permit application
• Pyrotechnics before a proximate audience shall include plans indicating the required clearances for spectators and combustibles,
crowd control measures, smoke control measures and requirements for standby personnel and equipment shall be included with the
permit application.
• Approved fireworks and pyrotechnic articles shall be handled by an approved, competent operator. A copy of an approved certificate
of fitness shall be included with the permit application.
• A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OF ONE MILLION DOLALRS ($1,000,000) GENERAL LIABILITY PLUS FIVE MILLION
DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) IN EXCESS LIABILITY NAMING THE TOWN OF CAVE CREEK AS AN ADDITIONAL
INSURED MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION.
• Evidence that a Fire Department has been contracted with, or has agreed, to provide ONSITE equipment & personnel in the event of
a fire or emergency during the shoot. The Fire Inspector may immediately discontinue the firework or pyrotechnic display if a
hazardous condition exists.