Explosives and hazardous materials

You must have a permit to store, use or handle hazardous materials.

Definition of hazardous materials

Hazard materials include: 

  • Aerosols
  • Blasting and combustible fibers
  • Compressed gases and corrosive materials
  • Cryogenic (or deep-freezing) fluids
  • Cutting, dipping and spray finishing
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Flammable gases, liquids and solids
  • Highly toxic materials and liquified petroleum gases
  • Organic peroxides, oxidizers and pyrophoric materials
  • Pyroxylin plastics and stationary battery systems
  • Unstable materials and water reactive solids
danger keep out sign

Requirements

You must have a hazardous materials permit for any hazardous or explosive materials. 

See Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Chapter 174

Application

Download a hazardous materials permit

Submit your application 

Submit applications to the Fire Inspections Division of Regulatory Services

Get help

You can meet with a customer service representative about bonfire or fireworks requirements.  

See how to get help at the City of Minneapolis Service Center

Contact us

Inspection Services

Special Event Permits

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Inspection Services

Fire Permits & Registrations

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Inspections Services
Public Service Building
505 4th Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415