Forms and Permits - Belmont NH

Fire Prevention

Our Fire Inspector is very knowledgeable of the NFPA Fire Codes. If you have questions for the Fire Inspector or would like to schedule an inspection, you can email the Belmont Fire Inspector (dblack@belmontnh.gov) Applications and supporting documents can be dropped off at the station Monday through Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Fire Department Permits

Our department is open 7:00am – 7:00pm Monday through Sunday to process your burn permits, fireworks permits, oil burner permits and special events permits. For any questions, feel free to contact the station during those times for further information.

Fire Permits – There are four types of fires that permits can be obtained at the fire department:

Category I Fire – This is a small, controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 2′ in diameter contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a protable fireplace. This ring of fire resistive material or portable fireplace must be a minimum of 25′ away from any occupied structure. A category I fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit at any time of day whether raining or not.

This can be obtained for a one time burn or for a season permit, which is valid until December 31st of the current year.

Category II Fire – This is a controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 4′ in diameter contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fire place. This ring of fire resistive material or portable fireplace must be a minimum of 50′ away from any occupied structure. A category II fire, conditions permitting, may only be kindled with a permit between the hours of 5:00pm and 9:00am unless it is actually raining.

This can be obtained for a one time burn or for a season permit, which is valid until December 31st of the current year.

Category III Fire – This is any other fire, not a category I or category II fire or a fire greater than 4′ in diameter or a fire not contained within a ring of resistive material. This fire must be a minimum of 50′ away from any occupied structure. A category III fire, conditions permitting, may only be kindled with a permit between the hours of 5:00pm and 9:00am unless it is actually raining.

This permit is issued for on the day the burn is to take place and is only valid until 9:00am the following day.

Category IV Commercial Fire – This is a fire other than a category I fire, that can be kindled with a permit between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm whether raining or not. A permit for this fire would be issued jointly between the Forest Ranger and the Forest Fire Warden or the Warden’s authorized agent. The permittee must comply with additional special provisions to qualify for a category IV fire permit.

Authorization Form, Fire Permits Brochure & Campfire Specifications

Fireworks Permits – With a permit, Belmont residents are permitted to discharge fireworks displays throughout the year. Permits are issued for one single day at a time, with the exception of the week of the 4th of July, where a permit will be issued for the entire week.

In order to obtain a fireworks permit, the following are required:

1) The applicant must be 21 years of age or older.

2) The applicant must produce a valid form of ID.

3) The applicant must be the property owner, or produce written consent from the property owner to discharge Class “C” fireworks on their property.

4) The applicant must notify owners of abutting properties of the date and time of the fireworks display.

5) The applicant must produce a sketch of the area in which the fireworks display will be discharged from.

6) The applicant must produce a Plan review Submittal Form and Permit Application.

7) The applicant must read and understand the Town of Belmont Fireworks Ordinance.

Permits can be applied for at the station between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm Monday through Sunday. A one time inspection must be completed by our department in order for the permit to be issued.

It is advised that applications and required documentation be turned into the Belmont Fire Department a minimum of 24 hours before the anticipated discharge of fireworks display to allow members to schedule out the inspections in a timely manner. Be advised that inspections will be scheduled AFTER any and all emergency calls taking place that day. The rescheduling of your inspection may take place due to the call volume of that day.

Oil Burner Permits – Oil burner permits are issued to residents, as well as businesses, in order to install and operate oil burning equipment in compliance with R.S.A. 153:5 and the N.H. State Fire Code.

Information needed to apply for this permit includes:

1) Property owner’s name, address, and phone number.

2) Occupant’s name, address, and phone number if different from the owner.

3) Make and serial number of the oil burner (not required for a tank replacement only).

4) Tank size and location.

5) Installer’s name, business name, address, and phone number.

The property owner or the person installing the equipment will need to stop by the station between 7:00am and 7:00pm 7-days a week to apply for the permit BEFORE work on the equipment is initiated. Once the work is complete, the owner or occupant must call in for an inspection of the unit.