Fire Prevention

Boise Fire issues Fire Operational Permits to allow for potentially hazardous activities within the limits of fire-related laws, codes or ordinances.

• Application FAQ
• Open Burning Regulations

Fire Department inspections of childcare facilities and residential homes for State licensing will require an application and inspection fee of $80.00. This process applies to both new and renewal license inspections.

• INSPECTION REQUEST: Complete an application for Inspections Required by Other Agencies permit by going to the City of Boise Permitting and Licensing page.
• INSPECTION TIMEFRAME: Once an application has been submitted, allow for 7-10 business days for the inspection to be completed.
• INSPECTION CONFIRMATION: A Completed Idaho Department of Health & Welfare form and Fire inspection Permit will be emailed to the applicant upon inspection completion
• LICENSE PERIOD & RENEWAL INFORMATION: State licenses are valid for two (2) years and will need to be renewed within 90 days of expiration. The Boise Fire Department will not conduct renewal inspections before this 90-day window.
• REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD DAYCARE: Childcare facilities operating in Boise must meet the city’s code requirements and obtain the required approvals.

The Fire Prevention Division Inspectors oversee commercial building inspections, business operations considered high hazard, and Fire Operational Permit inspections. Area of jurisdiction includes Boise City limits, NACFR and Whitney Fire district.

• Fire Safety Checklist for commercial buildings.

A Fire Marshal consultation reviews commercial and residential development projects, and annexation and rezoning proposals:

• Non-Building Agreements, Release of Non-Build, and Letter of Satisfaction;
• Annexations and rezoning requiring the attention of the Boise Fire Department in order to ensure that those areas will have adequate fire protection.

Key boxes / Knox Boxes are required for all commercial buildings that have a Fire Alarm or Sprinkler system connected to a monitoring service.

• Key Box / Knox Box
• Inspector Map - Contact your area to schedule an appointment to set up new eCore/Electronic Box

Keeping yourself, your family, your home and your community safe from fire is important. Here are some educational resources to help you learn more - so you can be fire safe.

The Building department handles:

• Fire Life Safety Permits – Fire Alarms, Sprinklers, Hood Suppression systems – All installation, alteration and system removals;
• New Tenant Building Permits, or call (208) 608-7070;
• Record Request for old Certificate of Occupancy, or call (208) 608-7100;
• Residential Code Compliance Concerns – Enforcing City Code related to burn bans, residential burning, yard debris or weeds.