Fenton Fire Protection District
The Fenton Fire Protection District issues permits for building construction, commercial use, blasting, bonfires, open burning, and commercial fireworks.
Occupancy Permits
Occupancy permits are required by the Fenton Fire Protection District for owners or tenants to occupy or re-occupy existing commercial space or to occupy newly constructed space. St. Louis County, the City of Sunset Hills, and the City of Fenton may require an occupancy permit to be issued as well. This application is not a permit itself.
All questions may be directed to Lou Hecht, Fire Marshal, at 636-343-4188 between 8:00 and 4:30 Monday through Friday. He may be contacted via our Contacts Page.
Construction Permits
The Fenton Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services for the City of Fenton, a portion of the City of Sunset Hills & portions of unincorporated St. Louis County
The Fenton Fire Protection District issues permits for building construction, commercial use, blasting, bonfires, open burning, and commercial fireworks. The private use of recreational fireworks is expressly prohibited by St. Louis County ordinance and the City of Fenton. We strongly discourage the use of fireworks due to their dangerous nature.
Completed permit applications must be submitted with the required sets of drawings. Applicant will be notified when permit is ready to be picked up and paid for. No work may begin prior to permit issuance.
All questions may be directed to Lou Hecht, Fire Marshal, at 636-343-4188 between 8:00 and 4:30 Monday through Friday. He may be contacted via our Contacts Page.
Permit Fee Schedule
- Current Code enforced?
- 2003 International Building Code (With Amendments)
2003 International Fire Code (With Amendments)
2006 N.F.P.A 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas & Boat Docks (With Amendments)
2003 International Residential Code (With Amendments) - Number of prints required to submit along with application?
- Commercial - 2 sets
- Residential Subdivision Master plan – 2 sets
- Custom Residential Home, Room Adition or Basement Fnish- 1 set
- How many will be returned?
- 1 set
- Are they to be signed or sealed and by whom?
- Yes, must be signed by a Missouri Registered Design Professional
- Fee for Residential Permit:
- Per Table R108.2 of 2003 International Residential Code Amendments
- Fee for Commercial Permit:
- $75 plus $4 per $1000 cost of construction
- Permits are required for:
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire suppression systems
- Mechanical Electrical
- Cooking hood suppression
- Cooking hood
- Duct Installations
- Special agents
- Removal of underground storage tanks
- Other Permits
- Fireworks Fee: $125 - Per Display, No Sales Allowed
- Burning Fee: $125 - 30 Days, air curtain destructor only
- Blasting permit: $125 good up to 30 days
- Storage rack installation 12 feet or taller, same as commercial fees.
- AST's & UST's, & removal of underground storage tanks, same as commercial fees.
- Paint booths, same as commercial fees.