California Fire Code requires permits for
1) special activities,
2) installation, modification of, or removal of all suppression and detection systems listed below,
3) storage and use of, and/or operation of specific items identified below (with California Fire Code chapter reference). Facility Permits are based on occupancy type.

Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents, and canopies (32)
Carnivals/Fairs (25)
Parade Floats (11)
Pyrotechnical Displays
Transportation of Explosives and/or Pyrotechnic products

Sprinkler System
Underground Sprinkler/Hydrant Water Supply
Fire Alarm System
Standpipe System(s)
Pre-Engineered Suppression Systems
Evacuation Signs
Evacuation Procedures
Underground Storage Tanks
Aboveground Storage Tanks

Aerosol Products Level 2 & 3 (88)
Aircraft Refueling Vehicles (24)
Aircraft Repair Hanger (24)
Battery Systems (64)
Candles/Open Flames Public Assembly Area (25)
Cellulose Nitrate Film (33)
Combustible Fiber Storage (28)
Combustible Material Storage (11)
Compressed Gases (Tbl 105-A)
Cryogens (Tbl 105-B)
Dry Cleaning Plants (36)
Explosives/Blasting Agents (77)
Fire Hydrants/Water Control Valves (9)
Flammable/Combustible Liquids (79)
Hazardous Materials (Tbl 105-C)
High-Piled Combustible Storage (81)
Liquid/Gas-Fuel Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings (25)
LPG (82)
Covered Malls (48)
Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations (52)
Open Burning (11)
Organic Coatings
Ovens, Industrial baking or drying (62)
Parade Floats (11)
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material (78)
Radioactive Materials (80)
Refrigeration Equipment (63)
Tire Storage (11)
Wood Products (30)

Asbestos Removal (87)
Automobile Wrecking Yards (34)
Aircraft repair hanger (24)
Carnivals/Fairs (25)
Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operations (11)
Dust-Producing Operations (30&76)
Fruit Ripening (46)
Hot-Work Operations
Lumber Yards (30)
Magnesium Working (48)
Places of Assembly (25)
Repair Garages (29)
Spraying or Dipping (45)
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents, and canopies (32)
Wood Products (30)