Fire Forms & Permits

To obtain a permit, contact:
Peoria Fire Department
505 NE Monroe Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603-3767
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

• Download the Construction Burn Permit Application (PDF).
• Download the Prescribed Burn Application (PDF).
• Download and complete the Prescribed Burn Signature Page (PDF).

Prescribed Burn Permits are $100 and Construction Burn Permits are $200. Make checks out to 'City of Peoria'.

To request a copy of a fire report:

Please bring a valid photo id. You'll need to know the address and date of the incident.

Peoria Fire Department
Fire Prevention Chief
505 NE Monroe Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603-3767
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Fire Suppression Permit include: Sprinkler, Fire Alarm and Hood Systems.

Download and complete the Fire Protection Systems Permit Application (PDF) and include a check for $100 payable to the 'City of Peoria'. You can mail the application and fee in or apply in person:
Peoria Fire Department
Fire Prevention Chief
505 NE Monroe Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603-3767
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

1. Download the Firework-Pyrotech Application (PDF) and the Pyrotechnic and Fireworks Signature Page (PDF). The application and signature page must be completed and signed by three adult individuals. (If an organization such as the American Legion, etc. is going to sponsor the display, three adult individuals who may be officers or members of the sponsoring organization must nevertheless, make the application. The permit must be issued to the individuals and not to an organization.) The application and signature page must be submitted to the issuing officer at least fifteen days in advance of the display date. State or County Fair Associations for supervised displays in the State of Illinois require no permits. There is a $500 fee for the fireworks/flame effects permit. A copy of liability insurance, site plan/layout, complete list of items used, pyro operator licenses and the Application for Permit for Supervised Public Display of Fireworks/Flame Effects Form must be filled out and submitted to the Peoria Fire Department for approval.
   Forms can be faxed to 309-494-8777, emailed to Division Chief Nate Rice, or mailed to:
   Peoria Fire Department
   Fire Prevention Chief
   505 NE Monroe Avenue
   Peoria, IL 61603-3767
   Phone: 309-494-8700
   Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
   Make checks payable to the 'City of Peoria'.
2. Issuing Officer: The Chief of Fire Prevention has been duly authorized by the City Council as issuing officer.
3. Inspection: The issuing officer (or his designated representative) must inspect the display site to determine that such display is not hazardous to property and will not endanger any person or persons. No fireworks may legally be discharged, ignited or exploded at any point in the State of Illinois within six hundred feet of any hospital, asylum or infirmary.
4. Permit: Upon full compliance with all state and local regulations, the permit may be issued to the three adult individuals who signed the application. The issuing officer will make a determination as to which of the three applicants shall be designated as the supervisor of the display and, further, that the proposed supervisor is competent to supervise the display.
5. Display: The designated supervisor of the display shall keep a copy of the permit in his possession during the display. All accidents must be reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within thirty-six hours of the occurrence.

The Peoria Fire Department allows recreational fire (campfires or cookouts) for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

Recreational Fires must abide by Section 6 of the Open Burn Policy (PDF).

To obtain a permit, contact:
Peoria Fire Department
505 NE Monroe Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603-3767
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

• Download and print the application for a Recreational Fire Permit (PDF).
• Download and print the application for a Bonfire Permit (PDF).

Recreational Fire Permits are $10. Bonfire Permits are $80. Make checks payable to 'City of Peoria'.

Forms:

• Tent Permit Application (PDF)
• Tent Permit Requirements (004) (DOCX)
• Tent Permit Application Policy (PDF)

A Tent Permit fee is $50 and is good for 1 or 2 tents. Checks should be made payable to the 'City of Peoria'.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Fire Central
505 NE Monroe Street
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Note: You need to contact Accounts Receivable if the tent's purpose is to sell products or services:
City of Peoria - Accounts Receivable
419 Fulton, Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602-1282
Phone: 309-494-8588
Email Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

LPG/Satellite Permits are $66.50

Download the LPG/Satellite Permit form (PDF).

To obtain the permit, please contact:
Fire Central
505 NE Monroe Street
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309-494-8700

Fire Central's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.