Table of Contents
- Fire Prevention Permitting
- New Online “OpenGov” Permits & Licenses System
- Permits are required from the Fire Department for the following:
- Keene Fire Department Life Safety Inspection Program
- City Ordinance Related to Fire Prevention
- Safety Tips
- Occupancies
- Fire and Safety Equipment
- Outdoor Safety
- Other
- Fire Prevention Education
- Other Training
Fire Prevention Permitting
New Online “OpenGov” Permits & Licenses System
We are simplifying the permits and inspections process to save you time and help your projects move forward with confidence. The new, improved OpenGov online system will become available mid-April. We’ll post a link here when that happens.
Online permitting services are currently paused until mid-April. The current online system will be unavailable for new submissions and updates to existing records while we complete the system migration. We will continue to accept and process applications via email and paper to keep your projects moving forward. Please contact us:
- email communitydevelopment@keenenh.gov, or call (603) 352-5440
- email fire-marshal@keenenh.gov, or call (603) 357-9861
- email Public Works at PWinfo@keenenh.gov, or call (603) 352-6550
Permits are required from the Fire Department for the following:
- Burners: Oil/LP burners and supply lines
- Storage Tanks: Installation and/or removal of above-ground and below-ground storage tanks (per tank >60 gallons water capacity)
- Fire suppression Systems: Permit required to install and/or modify
- Fire Alarm Systems: Permits required to access, install, and/or modify existing (access permit not required for household fire alarm systems)
- Tents: Permits required for assembly if more than 50 people are going to be under the tent. Inspection required for tents over 20′ by 20′ used for other-than-assembly use.
Please review our fee schedule for a complete list of permits that are issued by the Fire Department.
Forward or drop off completed applications along with payment to the Central Fire Station located at 31 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431. Make checks payable to the City of Keene. Payment by credit card can be accepted Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Keene Fire Department Life Safety Inspection Program
Currently the fire department is conducting life safety inspections of all commercial and multi-unit residential occupancies. The goal of the program is prevention, education, awareness and improved safety of the residents of the city. The program began in August of 2016 and is expected to take several years to complete.
If you own a multi-unit property in the City of Keene and have any questions or would like to schedule an inspection of your property please call (603) 757-1860 or email the KFD Life Safety Program.
To help you prepare for your inspection, use this checklist of the most frequently cited deficiencies.
City Ordinance Related to Fire Prevention
Safety Tips
Occupancies
- Escape Planning
- Candle Safety
- Cooking Safety
- Fire Alarms in Apartment Buildings
- Home Fire Sprinklers
- Home Safety for People with Disabilities
Fire and Safety Equipment
Outdoor Safety
- Campfire Safety
- Fireworks Safety
- Grilling Safety
- Lightning
- Wildland Fire Safety
Other
- Babysitting Safety
- College Campus Fire Safety
- Safety in Places of Public Assembly
- Hoarding
- Smoking Safety
- Youth Firesetter
Fire Prevention Education
- For Kids – Sparky is a NFPA resource
- How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
- Station Tours – station tours can be scheduled by calling (603) 357-9861. Please provide the contact name and phone number as well as the number of people, (adults and children), that will be attending. Please also provide the age ranges of children in the group.
- 2nd Grade Education program – Email KFD Life Safety Program
- Juvenile Firesetter Program: The program is designed to assist parents and their child in understanding the dangers of playing with fire, how to prevent repeat behavior and other consequences of their firesetting behavior. To learn more about the program, please email the KFD Life Safety Program
Other Training
- CPR/AED/Narcan Training: Training may be available to your group, organization or business. To learn about possible training opportunities please contact the Training Division at (603) 757-1865.
- Fire Extinguisher Training: The department provides extinguisher training classes to local business. To schedule your training please contact the Fire Alarm Division at (603) 757-1864.
- KFD Open House – Our open house is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about what the firefighters do every day, tour the station, see the fire trucks and participate in several educational hands on activities. Fun for the whole family!
If your group, organization or business is interested in other training opportunities not listed above, please contact our Training Office at (603) 757-1865.