Permits - University of Houston
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Permit Information

The UH Fire Marshal's Office requires permits for various activities on campus. See below for a description of each permit type. If you need a permit for a project or event, please use the links below to request a permit. 

View our office location.

Temporary food dealers permits.

If you are unsure if you need a permit, or have questions regarding which permit(s) could be needed, contact us

Special Event Permit Requests

Tent: Tent permits are required for any tent or canopy greater than 10ft x 10ft in size. Please review the UHFMO tent policy before requesting this permit. The policy can be found here.

Open FlameThis permit is required for all operations that involve any open flame. This includes cooking with open flames.

Pyrotechnic: This permit is required for the use of any pyrotechnics.

 

Construction Permit Request

 

Building Permit: Required for any renovations to existing buildings or building a new structure.

Cutting, Welding, Dust: Required for any projects that could produce dust, particles, smoke, or heat. Examples would be soldering of plumbing, or cutting drywall to install an outlet, etc.

Fire Alarm Installation: Required for installation of or changes being made to a fire alarm system.

Fire Suppression System Installation: Required for installation of or changes being made to a fire suppression system.

Fire Protection Shut Down: Required for the shutdown of a fire alarm or fire protection system components.