Fire Marshal
Plans & Permits
PERMITS
Burn Permits
Burn permits are issued by the Weld County Department of Health and Environment, not the fire district. However, we prefer to be notified at (970) 353-3890 of any planned burns.
Visit the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment website to obtain a permit or call 970-304-6415.
Business Friendly Inspections
The Platte Valley Fire Protection District conducts business-friendly fire inspections on an annual basis. The objective of this program is to prevent emergency incidents that endanger lives and damage property. Through a proactive fire inspection program, it is our goal to reduce the number of fire and hazardous materials emergencies that occur in our community. All business inspections start as an educational opportunity where we explain any code violations found as well as the best way to address those issues.
Our Goals:
- Protect our business community from financial loss.
- Ensure the safety of employees and the citizens who enter the business; and
- Protect firefighters when they are called upon to mitigate whatever type of emergency that may take place in the business.
Items Commonly Inspected:
The following are areas of frequent fire code violation:
- The address must be visible from the street.
- Addresses shall be in contrasting color from the building background.
- Exit doors and exit signage must be properly marked and functioning properly.
- Exit doors cannot be blocked.
- Fire extinguishers must be in place, properly mounted, and serviced annually.
- Extension cords are for temporary use only.
- Fire pump and riser rooms may not be used as storage areas.
- Fire sprinklers and piping may not be used for hanging items.
Knox Box Information
The installation of a Knox Box is required for any building that has a monitored fire alarm system. Additionally, providing a Knox Box can save you money as we will not be forced to damage or destroy your doors to make entry. We would have access to your property’s keys! Many building owners have chosen to install them, even if not required, for that reason.
All properties with a Knox Box are required to maintain a copy of all current keys to the building inside the box. Having current keys allows the Fire Department crews responding to your emergency quick access to check for signs of fire or another emergency. If you have a Knox Box, please contact us to notify us of any key changes or other changes that would challenge us with entering your building.
We share your concerns about the security of your business and the items inside your building. We never unlock a Knox Box unless there is a legitimate reason for us to enter the building without you present. If you are concerned about the safety of your building by giving us these keys, please know that these boxes are used by fire departments across the United States, and there has never been a documented case of one being successfully breached. Plus, all of our keys are secured with electronic locks that require passcodes to unlock. This allows us to audit our keys at any time in case there is a question of suspected misuse. You may also purchase and install a Knox Box that can be electronically monitored for tampering.
For additional information on the Knox Box, please visit the manufacturer’s website at www.knoxbox.com
Please call us at 970-353-3890 for additional information or to update keys kept in your Knox Box.
CONTRACTOR
BUILDING PERMITS
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Building Construction Plan Review & Permit Fees
Greg Becker, Fire Marshal
Phone: 970-673-5771
Email: gbecker@plattevalleyfire.org
Station Phone: (970) 353-3890
Station Fax: (970) 353-4890
Fee Schedule: All fees are non-refundable.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FEESAll fees are based upon the square footage of the project, as reported by the contractor | |
| Site Square Footage | Building or Site Plan Review Fee |
| 0-199,999 | $1000.00 |
| 200,000 – 1,000,000 | $1750.00 |
Re-Inspections
Every permit issued includes one (1) inspection for each phase of the project. If additional inspections are required beyond the one (1) allowed, a re-inspection fee of $100.00 per hour, or a fraction thereof, may be billed. Re-inspection fees must be paid prior to the third inspection and any subsequent inspections.
Fire Protection System Plan Review & Permit Fees
Greg Becker, Fire Marshal
Phone: 970-673-5771
Email: gbecker@plattevalleyfire.org
Station Phone: (970) 353-3890
Station Fax: (970) 353-4890
Fee Schedule: All fees are non-refundable.
| FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES – Permits for installation of any new, or modification to any existing, fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, including kitchen hood systems. These permits are in addition to any permits required by the municipality/County. Permits shall only be issued upon review of submitted plans. Each permit shall be assessed the appropriate fee amount based on the square footage of the project, as reported by the contractor. | |||
| Site Square Footage | Fire Sprinkler System | Fire Alarm System | Kitchen Hood System |
| 10,000-49,999 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $500.00 |
| 50,000-99,999 | $1250.00 | $1250.00 | $500.00 |
| 100,000-499,999 | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | $500.00 |
| 500,000-699,999 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $500.00 |
| 700,000-1,000,000+ | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $500.00 |
Re-Inspections
Every permit issued includes one (1) inspection for each phase of the project. If additional inspections are required beyond the one (1) allowed, a re-inspection fee of $100.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, may be billed. Re-inspection fees must be paid prior to the third inspection and any subsequent inspections.
