Permit Request • CampusOptics

Planned fires on campus require an open flame permit with the following exceptions:

Dining Operations in their designated locations
Solid Alcohol (Sterno) used for heating catered food (Dining Operations or 3rd party providers)
Regularly scheduled religious ceremonies using individual candles (However, a one time silent vigil requires a permit)
Metalwork such as Welding, Cutting, or Brazing requires a separate Hot Work permit
Outdoor cooking devices (grills, smokers,...) require a separate Grill Permit

Note: Bonfires (>3 foot diameter), fireworks, pyrotechnics, and other fire effects require an additional special permit from the Town of Poughkeepsie

Fires without a permit are subject to Fire Department response and extinguishment.

Requester Info

Email Address* Required

Phone Number* Required

First Name* Required

Last Name* Required

Permit Date & Time

Start Date* Required

Start Time* Required

Expiration Date* Required

Expiration Time* Required

Location

Name* Required

Additional Location Details

Tell Us about Your Fire

What Size of Fire Do You Want?* Required

Will the fire be contained in any way?* Required

What is the fuel source for your fire?* Required

How frequently and how long will the fire burn?* Required

Fire Watch* Required

Notes* Required

Add Supporting Documents

Add files to upload as supporting documentation along with your permit request.

Files

Open Flame Permit Permit Request

Requester Info

Permit Date & Time

Fire Watch Date & Time

Location

Tell Us about Your Fire

Add Supporting Documents

Requester Info

Permit Date & Time

Fire Watch Date & Time

Location

Tell Us about Your Fire More information

Add Supporting Documents

Tell Us about Your Fire