About Services for Construction Development
Plans to be Reviewed
Based on the adopted fire code, FRFR shall review construction documents, plans, etc for all of the following proposed occupancies/buildings, including tenant finishes and remodels, in any of these property types:
- Assembly occupancies (A1 through A5)
- Business occupancies (B)
- Institutional occupancies (I1 through I4)
- Mercantile occupancies (M)
- Educational occupancies (E)
- Residential occupancies (R1 through R4)
- Factory/Industrial occupancies (F1 and F2)
- Storage occupancies (S1 and S2)
- High Hazard occupancies (H1 through H5)
- Miscellaneous occupancies (U)
FRFR shall perform plan review for the purpose of applying fire code requirements and issuing permits to the following types of proposed developments:
- Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Commercial subdivisions
- Residential subdivisions
- Special improvement districts
- Commercial business development
- Industrial parks
- Minor residential developments
- Multi-family developments
FRFR shall perform plan review for the purpose of applying fire code requirements and issuing permits to the following types of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems:
- Fire protection systems
- Kitchen hood and duct systems
- Fire alarm/detection systems
- Hazard control system
FRFR also performs plan review, applies fire code requirements and issues permits for tents/canopies, fireworks sales stands, fireworks displays, hazardous materials processes, hazardous materials storage, special events, and a wide variety of other areas, as addressed in the International Fire Code. Refer to the Codes and Regulations page for additional information on these, and many other, permits that are required.
Plan Review Process
A minimum of 14 business days is required to complete the review of submitted plans. Additional time may be necessary based upon the complexity of the projects and the completeness of submitted information. If plan review is anticipated to exceed 14 business days, the Life Safety Chief/Fire Marshal will notify the applicant of the delay and the reasons for the delay.
Before beginning any new construction or remodel construction project, the general contractor should determine if fire alarms and/or fire sprinkler systems will be required for the project. If any fire protection system is required, a valid FRFR permit is required to begin construction.
All contractors installing and/or repairing fire protection systems (alarm, sprinkler, etc.) within FRFR jurisdiction are required to possess a current FRFR Contractor License. All persons performing installation and/or repair of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems are required to possess and maintain Registration with the State of Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
The Applicant may submit printed or electronic plans for review. If printed plans are submitted, two (2) complete sets shall be submitted to FRFR and the municipal Building/Planning Department with jurisdiction.
If a fire protection system contractor is proposing to make modifications to an existing fire protection system that is limited to affecting 10 or fewer devices, the permit submittal may include the FRFR Plan Review/Permit Application form and a “Letter of Scope” that specifically describes the modifications to be performed. Based on the amount of work to be completed, it may be possible to decrease the amount of supporting documentation to be submitted.
For all permit applications, the Applicant shall complete the appropriate permit application form and shall pay the appropriate non-refundable permit fee or deposit, as indicated on the FRFR Fee Schedule. The Applicant shall be responsible for paying all applicable FRFR Plan Review and Permit Fees prior to issuance of any permits. Please review the FRFR Plan Review and Permit Fee Schedule for all current fees.