Often times Fire Marshals are asked if a permit is required - below is a short list of instances when a permit is required, however, it is not an all-inclusive list - for additional questions please contact the Hillsborough Fire Marshal’s office for additional information at 908-369- 4313 ext.7178.
Q TENTS (with or without sides)A. IT DEPENDS ON THE SIZE
Q. COOKING OPERATIONS (BBQ, Food Trucks)
A. YES Temporary cooking operations require a permit.
Q. SLEEPOVER EVENTS (overnight stay)
A. YES Each sleepover event requires a permit in non-residential buildings.
Q PLACE OF WORSHIP USED AS A SHELTER
A. YES A permit is required each time a place of worship is used for a shelter.
A. YES Each Bon Fire requires a permit.
Q. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS USED FOR MERCANTILE, AMUSEMENT OR DANCE
A. YES Multi-purpose rooms in all buildings that are used for a mercantile event such as a flea market or basket auction, or, an amusement event such as a dance or recital require a permit.