Tacoma Fire Department: Codes, Inspections & Permits Overview
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Current update as of March 31, 2025
Code Enforcement, Inspections, and Permits
The Tacoma Fire Department actively handles emergency responses while also overseeing fire code compliance, conducting inspections, enforcing regulations, and managing related permits and licensing.
Permits are required for installing or altering fire protection systems, hosting special events, public gatherings, hazardous material handling, high-risk operations like welding, mobile fueling, and any scenario presenting potential fire or life safety risks.
For further details or missing information, please refer to the contact details located on the right side of the webpage.
Contact
Vern Porter
Fire Marshal
3471 S. 35th Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Operating Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Additional Contact Details:
TFD Permit Staff
TFD Confidence Test Officer
TFD Special Events Officer
TFD HazMat Officer
Confidence Testing Compliance Program
Fire Protection Systems Permits and Fees
Fire Inspections
Burn Ban Information
Licensed Care Facilities Inspections
Building Inspection Program
Fire Extinguisher Self-Inspection Program
False Fire Alarm Fines
