A High-Piled Storage (HPS) Permit demonstrates to the fire department that both what you are storing and how you are storing it is safely within the design parameters of your facility’s sprinkler system. It also evaluates other critical factors, including fire department access, egress, and fire protection fixtures. This permit is required for any facility where the storage of Class I–IV commodities exceeds 12 feet (or where high-hazard commodities exceed 6 feet) in areas greater than 500 square feet.

How high you are allowed to store in a warehouse is an intersection of what product you are storing and what type of sprinkler system you have. By providing details about your stored commodities, photos of your fire riser, and ceiling measurements Warehouse Permitting & Compliance LLC can assess your sprinkler system and advise on allowable storage height. Alternative options exist for non-sprinklered warehouses.

Often yes. For example, if you are using storage racks for your prouduct, the fire department will not issue a High-Piled Storage Permit until you receive a Building Permit for the storage racks as well. Storage Racking Permits, Photometric Permits, and Haz-Mat Permits may be required depending on the jurisdiction and your specific storage situation.

Yes. Assisting clients with retroactive permits is a core strength of ours. Many of our projects begin after a fire department has already issued a corrective citation or has threatened to shut a facility down. Warehouse Permitting & Compliance LLC works closely with your local authority to develop a clear, effective plan that will restore compliance and minimize operational disruptions.

A Racking Permit is a Building Permit required for any storage rack taller than 5 feet 9 inches. This permit ensures the racking system is structurally sound and code-compliant. It includes a review of maximum load capacity, seismic and anchorage analysis, and egress requirements. Typically, this analysis should be performed before a system is installed. However, Warehouse Permitting & Compliance LLC can also assist in obtaining a retroactive permit for systems that have already been installed.

A Photometric Permit (also often referred to as an Emergency Egress Lighting Permit) ensures that in the event of a power outage, a building’s emergency lighting system can provide enough illumination for occupants to exit quickly and safely. A licensed electrical engineer performs photometric calculations to confirm the system meets all minimum building code requirements. If any deficiencies are found, the engineer will design upgrades to bring your facility into full compliance.

The city conducts periodic inspections of all facilities within its jurisdiction. If they discover that your warehouse is operating without the proper permits, they may issue a corrective citation. Depending on the severity of the situation, the city has the authority to levy fines or even shut down your facility. If your warehouse has received a corrective citation, our team specializes in working on your behalf to quickly identify a resolution with the city and minimize disruptions to your operations.

Timelines can vary, but our experienced team works efficiently to expedite approvals while ensuring full compliance. Once a client approves a project, we are typically able to submit plans within 1–2 weeks. The main variable is the city’s plan check process. Every city is different, but our team does everything possible to accelerate the review, processing, and final approval of your project.