If it is necessary to apply for a fire permit, according to Article 15, before the public gathering place is put into use or business, the construction unit or the user unit shall apply to the fire department of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level for fire safety inspection.

The fire control institution of the public security organ shall, within ten working days from the date of accepting the application, conduct fire safety inspection on the place according to the technical standards and management regulations on fire control. Without fire safety inspection or inspection does not meet the requirements of fire safety, it shall not be put into use or business.