Fire Business Services

Fire Safety Operational Permits (FSOPs)

Fire Prevention works closely with local businesses to support fire safety in public spaces. 

Fire Safety Operational Permits (FSOPs) are required for all occupancies within the City of Mesa (excluding one and two-family dwellings and home-based businesses). Annual FSOPs document business and contact information and provide a focused survey and inspection of the operation and/or building to help ensure fire safety requirements are maintained.  

• All applications are filed, maintained, and renewed in the city's DIMES Portal
• An application is required for each location
• FSOPs are renewed annually. (The frequency of a supporting fire inspection varies by Risk Classification(PDF, 183KB))    
• FSOPs expire at the end of the month listed on the permit
• Access and print your permit copy from the DIMES portal. We do not mail a hard copy of your permit.
• Just need to update your information? Contact: fireprevention@mesaaz.gov

How To: 

• Apply for a New FSOP(PDF, 996KB)
• Access your Existing FSOP(PDF, 291KB)
• Renew an Existing FSOP
• Make a Payment(PDF, 250KB)

Fire Inspections

Fire inspections support community safety by identifying hazards and ensuring that businesses are in compliance with adopted Fire Code. Inspections are conducted by certified Fire Inspectors in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines, and in consideration of department staff resources, so are generally not scheduled.

• The Risk Classification of the occupancy determines how often inspections are performed. Risk Classifications(PDF, 183KB) are established by occupancy type, use, and size. 

• Fees

• For specific requirements for an inspection to be conducted, such as licensing or certification, please contact Fire Prevention.  

Inspection Frequencies by Hazard/Risk Classification

Third-Party Contractors

Information for qualified third-party fire protection contractors conducting testing and maintenance of fire protection systems in Mesa.  

• Contractor Registration Form
• Third-Party Compliance Letter(PDF, 211KB)
• (PDF, 1MB)DIMES-System Deficiency Work Instructions.pdf(PDF, 702KB)

Property Fire Records

Fire Prevention maintains fire records for all occupancies in the City of Mesa. Commercial-purpose property records searches include inspection records and hazardous materials incident reports for a specified address.

Request Fire Property Records

Additional site information may be available through the Environmental Site Assessment Records page.