Permits

Sprinkler Permit 

Application

Sprinkler Permit Application

*Remember to have all supporting documentation, plans and information available and ready to upload. 

Fees

Notes

See the Fire Safety & Smoke Detector page  and NFPA 13 for more information on general fire safety tips/requirements. 

Commercial Kitchen, Special Suppression, Clean Agent Fire Protection System Permits

Application

Commercial Kitchen, Special Suppression, Clean Agent Fire Protection System Permit

*Remember to have all supporting documentation, plans and information available and ready to upload. 

Fees

Notes

Commercial Kitchen 

Commercial Kitchen standards and requirements  NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A. 

Commercial cooking fire protection systems are required in accordance with the current regulations adopted by the state of Minnesota found in the Minnesota Code.

Have a qualified contractor design and prepare a fire protection system plan for your kitchen. A qualified contractor can determine if the fire protection system complies with the applicable NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 codes on fire protection systems for commercial kitchens. Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau with any questions during the planning process. 

Plan Submittal:

• Scope of work
• All property information (i.e. Business name, address, installer contact and phone number).
• Graphical Information (i.e. Scale, points of compass, location within building).
• Floor Plan
• Show appliances under the hood and location of the protection nozzles (include information on type of appliance and its fuel supply). 
• Location of Fusible Links and their respective Temperature.
• Class “K” Extinguisher location.
• Location of fuel supply shut-off (i.e. Gas Valve and/or Circuit Breaker).
• Location of Manual Pull Station.
• Location of Vertical and Horizontal Access Panels 

Clean Agent or Special Suppression 

Clean Agent or Special Suppression standards and requirements NFPA 2001. 

Special Suppression or Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System Plans conditionally approved by the State of Minnesota, or a fire alarm plan reviewer approved by the City of Winona Fire Department are accepted. The Winona Fire Department will conditionally approve plans on the local level except those requiring State approval. The Winona Fire Department has the right not to approve plans at the local level.

Plan Submittal:

• Scope of Work
• All property information (i.e. business name, address, installer contact and phone number).
• Graphical Information (i.e. scale, points of compass, location within building).
• Floor Plan
• All initiating and annunciating devices, CP and their respective location(s).
• All standards the system was designed to.
• Manufacture installation certificate per NFPA 2001.
• Make and Model of the control panel installed.
• Make and model of detectors installed.

In addition to the requirements listed above, the following items that pertain to the design of the system per NFPA 2001 shall be indicated on the plans and or other system documentation specifications sheet:

• Location and construction of protected enclosure walls and partitions.
• Enclosure cross sections, full height or schematic diagram, including locations and construction of building floor/ceiling assemblies above and below, raised access floor and suspended ceiling.
• Agent being used.
• Design extinguishing or inserting concentration.
• Description of exposures surrounding the enclosure.
• Description of the agent storage containers used including internal volume, storage pressure, and nominal capacity expressed in units of agent mass or volume at standard conditions of temperature and pressure.
• Description of nozzle(s) used including size, orifice port configuration, and equivalent orifice area. 
• Description of pipe and fittings used including materials specifications, grade, and pressure rating.
• Description of the method of detector mounting.
• Equipment schedule or bill of materials for each piece of equipment or device showing device mane, manufacture, model or part number, quantity, and description. 
• Plan review of protected area showing enclosure partitions (full and partial height); agent distribution system including agent storage containers, piping, and nozzles; type of pipe hangers and rigid pipe supports; detection, alarm, and control system including all devices and schematic of wiring interconnection between them; end-of-line device locations; location of controlled devices such as dampers and shutters; and location of instructional signage.
• Scale drawing showing the layout of the annunciator panel graphics.
• Complete step by step description of the system sequences of operations, including functioning of abort and maintenance switches, delay timers, and emergency power shutdown. 
• Point to point wiring schematic diagrams showing all circuits connections to the system control panel and graphic annunciator panel.
• Complete calculations to determine enclosure volume, quantity of special suppression / clean agent, and size of indicating devises, and number and location of detectors
• System monitoring.

Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank  Install, Remove, Abandon in Place Permit Application

Application

• Tank Install, Remove, Abandon in Place Permit Application

*Remember to have all supporting documentation, plans and information available and ready to upload. 

Fees

Notes

• Standards and requirements NFPA 30 chapters 57 and 61.
• Site plan and tank information is to be included with the application.
• Contractor must include pictures of the site before construction begins and then email pictures during key parts of construction process and after all construction is finished to fireprevention@winonamn.gov

Prior to removal contractor must do the following:

• Verify liquids will be removed from tank and connecting piping. 
• Verify piping at tank openings will be disconnected.
• Verify piping will be removed from the ground.
• Verify tank openings will be capped or plugged leaving a 0.125 inch to 0.25 inch diameter opening for pressure equalization.
• Verify tank(s) will be purged of vapor prior to removal.
• Verify tank(s) will be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. 

Outdoor Fireworks Permit Application

Application

• Fireworks Permit Application

*Remember to have all supporting documentation, plans and information available and ready to upload. 

Fees

Minnesota State Law

Minnesota State Law requires that this display be conducted under the direct supervision of a Pyrotechnic Operator certified by the State Fire Marshal.

Notes

Fireworks standards NFPA 1123. 

Required documentation:

• Copy of State Certificate
• Proof of bond or certificate of insurance in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00.
• Diagram of site at which the display will be held. This diagram (drawn to scale or with dimensions included) must show:
  • The point at which the fireworks are to be discharged
  • The location of ground pieces
  • The location of all buildings, highways, streets, communication lines, and all other possible overhead obstructions
  • The lines behind which the audience will be restrained

Open Burning Permits Application

**Before burning check the State of Minnesota DNR site: Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions to ensure there are no fire dangers and burning restriction in the area. This site is updated every 5 minutes for the most up to date data available.

Application

Open Burn Permit Application

Fees

Open burn permit fees depend on the location and type of burn. 

FAQ

Can I have a recreational fire pit?

Yes, the fire must be contained in an outdoor fireplace, barbeque, or noncombustible fire ring and you need to follow the appropriate requirements for open burning.

Can I have an open fire pit or ring?

Open fire pits or rings are limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. They shall be located at least 100 feet from all structures and no more than 150 feet from a street or alley with a minimum width of 20 feet to allow for fire apparatus access.

Can I have a manufactured fire pit or ring?

Commercially manufactured fireplaces or fire rings may be used if they are equipped with a spark arresting screen that is in place during burning. They must be located at least 20 feet from an occupied structure and 10 feet from an unoccupied structure.

What can I burn?

Only clean dry lumber and trees may be burnt. No painted, varnished or treated lumber or wood may be burnt. No litter, trash, garbage, leaves, paper, etc may be burnt. Burning these items is a violation of State law and City ordinance.

Extinguisher Permits

**If you have never had an extinguisher certificate or license from the City of Winona you will need to provide proof if certification. If you have no proof of certification you need to complete the exam below before applying for the licenses certificate.

Fire Extinguisher Exams

** Please allow yourself approximately 60 minutes of time to complete the exam. Once you start the exam if you back out you will have to start over unless you make an account and sign in. This is an open book exam and you can use NFPA 10 as a guide. 

Fire Extinguisher Certificate Exam 

Application

Extinguisher Licenses Application

Fees  

Note:

How to apply for an Extinguisher Certificate Permit