Subject: Cellulose Nitrate Film 

Revised April 2025 

Purpose: An operational permit is required to store, handle, or use cellulose nitrate film in a Group A occupancy.  

Fees: $240.00 Annually 

Requirements: A Cellulose Nitrate Film permit will be issued once an application has been completed appropriately, all applicable documents have been uploaded.  

Applications will be completed electronically, and all required documentation shall be uploaded electronically. There shall be no paper submissions. Permit application shall be completed and submitted through the approved Harris County software program. Once the application is received along with all required documentation, the Fire Code Official will conduct a review. When the permit process is complete, and authorization is given, the applicant will be notified that the permit is issued, and the duration of the permit will be indicated.  

All Cellulose Nitrate Film permit applications will begin with generalized information requirements. This information will pertain to the property information/property owner’s information/application information/project name.  

When applying for a Cellulose Nitrate Film operational permit the applicant shall provide the following information: 

• Written statement certifying that the storage and use of cellulose nitrate film is in compliance with the International Building Code section 409, 2018ed., International Fire Code Section 306, 2018ed., and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 40 – Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2016ed.  

If one or more of the requested documents does not apply to your location, please submit in writing a reason for not submitting. 

Denial: If it is determined that an application fails to meet the requirements as set forth in this standard or the applicant refuses to provide all required documentation, the fire code official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the application to the applicant with explanation for refusal.  

Revocation: The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit where it is found that there has been false statements or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or supporting documentation on which the approval and issuance was based, the permit was issued to a different person or firm than named on the permit, the permittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein, or the permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this code.