According to NFPA 1, Fire Code, an issued permit or a copy thereof must be readily available at the location where the permitted work is being conducted. This requirement ensures that Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives, such as fire inspectors, can easily verify that the operation is authorized and that the work complies with the conditions under which the permit was granted. The permit serves as official documentation of approval and must be accessible for review throughout the duration of the project.

B. Permits are not reissued upon completion; they are either closed out after a final inspection or expire.

C. The responsibility for maintaining the permit on-site lies with the permit holder or operator, not exclusively the architect.

D. Permits are issued for a specific scope of work at a specific address and are non-transferable to other locations.

1. NFPA 1, Fire Code, (2021 Edition). Section 1.12.9, "Posting of Permit." The text states: "A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise be readily accessible at each place of operation or work site."

2. International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), Oklahoma State University. Fire Inspector and Code Enforcer, 8th Edition. Chapter 2, "Duties and Authority." This manual, used in fire science programs, explains that permits must be kept at the work site for inspectors to review, stating, "Once issued, the permit must be available at the work site for inspectors to review." (p. 45).

3. Jones & Bartlett Learning & NFPA. Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice, Revised 4th Edition. Chapter 3, "The Inspection Process." This text, based on NFPA 1031, reinforces the principle: "Once a permit is issued, it must be posted at the job site or be readily available." (p. 68).