If you need a Fire Safety Permit, complete the Application below. The University Fire Marshal’s Office will submit this application on behalf of any University Department. Please note you will also need to submit the appropriate fee to the applicable Municipality’s Bureau of Fire Safety or Fire Prevention Office. If you have any questions about the fire safety permit process or any fire safety concern please feel free to contact the University Fire Marshal’s Office by emailing [email protected]. Considerations Open Flame - A specific set-up is required for open flame devices. the University Fire Marshal’s Office can provide this information to you. Food Trucks - The University Fire Marshal's office will not apply for a permit on behalf of any food truck vendor. The vendor is expected to submit application directly to the town. Be sure to check with the following departments regarding any requirements that they or their municipal partners may have for specific events: Parking & Transportation Services Facilities Environmental, Health & Safety Risk Management Common Activities Requiring a Permit Pursuant to New Jersey’s Uniform Fire Code, a fire safety permit is required for certain activities taking place on University Property. Common activities requiring such a permit are: Open Flame The use of open flame within a public assembly (grilling – propane or charcoal, candles, or other flame-producing devices). Food Trucks The operation of a food truck having a cooking operation that creates grease laden vapors. Tents or Canopies Any tent, canopy or membrane structure greater than 30 foot in any dimension. Overnight Stay Events Any overnight stay event in a non-residential building. Obtaining a Fire Safety Permit Based on Location of Event If the vendor is submitting the application directly to the Municipality, they must provide a copy of the permit application to the University Fire Marshal’s Office by email it to [email protected]. An inspection will be scheduled between the permit applicant and the Municipality. An approved permit will be issued by the Municipality upon the satisfactory inspection of all equipment and set-up to be utilized for that specific event that the permit covers. Municipal Permits by Location Vendors submitting the permit application directly to a Municipality can obtain information directly from the applicable Municipality as follows: Main Campus Princeton Department of Emergency & Safety Services Michael Yeh, Fire Official Phone 609-497-7646 Princeton Fire Marshal's Office Lake Campus, West Windsor Fields, 701 Carnegie, 693 Alexander, or 755 Alexander West Windsor Township Fire & Emergency Services Timothy Lynch, Fire Official Phone 609-799-8735 West Windsor Emergency Services Forrestal Campus Plainsboro Township Fire Prevention Division Keith Thedinga, Fire Official Phone 609-799-0909 ext. 1208 Plainsboro Fire Prevention Division Fire Safety Permit Application Complete and submit your fire safety permit application. Fire Safety Application Form
