Bernalillo County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire Safety Permit and Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection

The Fire Prevention Bureau's Fire Safety Permit Requirements, included in the county's commercial business registration packet (ZCBL, Rev. 08/26), state that the county's fire code amendment 105.1.2(3) "requires a fire safety permit issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau for all persons conducting business in Bernalillo County" and that "This permit will be issued upon approval of your annual fire and life safety inspection." The quoted code text reads: "A fire safety permit allows the applicant to conduct business with in Bernalillo County and requires the applicant to provide business information annually or as required by the Fire Code Official. The permit is valid for one year from date of issuance, unless revoked by the Fire Code Official. Exception: Home based businesses are not required to obtain a Fire Safety Permit." The bureau's letter in the packet says the permit is to be posted next to the county business license and is in addition to other operational permits a business may need, such as cutting and welding or dispensing fuel. County Code § 14-35 also states that "A permit and inspection by the county fire department are required" as part of business registration. The packet includes a self-inspection fire and life safety checklist. Fire Prevention Bureau: 6840 Second St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.