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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit in Northglenn, Colorado

Fire protection and fire-code plan review for Northglenn is provided by the North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD, 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020; 720-887-8217), a special district separate from City government. Fire protection systems (including sprinkler and alarm systems) are one of NMFRD's listed 'Types of Plans Requiring Review.' Permit and plan review fees are valuation-based, per NMF Resolution NM25-006's Inspection-Related Fees table, and are in most cases based on the subcontractor's valuation of the work to be performed.

Verified 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plans submitted electronically in PDF format only (no paper/hard copies accepted) via NMFRD's Application for Plan Review
  • All submitted drawings and engineering reports/letters must be sealed, signed, and dated by a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in responsible charge, per 4 CCR 730-1
  • Plans are reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis; NMFRD explicitly does not commit to a fixed turnaround, stating it depends largely on construction volume in the district at the time of submittal
  • Permit and plan review fees are collected after plans are approved and prior to permit release; fees are based on the total valuation of the work per NMF Resolution NM25-006
  • If plans are disapproved, NMFRD charges the plan review fee for the corrected submittal plus $130.00 per hour for staff time spent reviewing/processing the disapproved submittal
  • All fees must be paid prior to permit issuance and prior to any relevant inspections; a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion will not receive final fire-district approval until all due fees are paid

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Fee schedule

Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee (valuation-based, 'Total Fees Due')North Metro Fire Rescue District, 'Inspection-Related Fees Associated with Construction Permits' (NMF Resolution NM25-006). This general construction-permit valuation table applies to fire protection system (sprinkler/alarm) permits per NMFRD's own statement that fees are 'in most cases based on the subcontractor's valuation of the work to be performed under the permit.'
Example anchor points per NMF Resolution NM25-006's Inspection-Related Fees table: $1.00-$500 valuation = $100.82 total; $10,000.01-$11,000 valuation = $837.62 total; $100,000.01-$101,000 valuation = $4,287.21 total (fee scales continuously with total labor-and-materials valuation)
Disapproved Plan Re-Review FeeCharged for staff time spent reviewing/processing a disapproved submittal, in addition to the plan review fee for the corrected documents, per NMFRD's Permits/Inspections page
$130.00 per hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • NMFRD does not commit to a fixed plan-review turnaround — it explicitly ties timing to district-wide construction volume, so build schedule buffer in accordingly, especially during busy building seasons.
    • Submitting incomplete plans is explicitly called out as a common cause of delay — NMFRD asks that plan submittals be as complete as possible the first time to avoid the disapproval/re-review cycle and its added $130/hour fee.

    Frequently asked questions

    Northglenn requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit for: Plans submitted electronically in PDF format only (no paper/hard copies accepted) via NMFRD's Application for Plan Review; All submitted drawings and engineering reports/letters must be sealed, signed, and dated by a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in responsible charge, per 4 CCR 730-1; Plans are reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis; NMFRD explicitly does not commit to a fixed turnaround, stating it depends largely on construction volume in the district at the time of submittal; Permit and plan review fees are collected after plans are approved and prior to permit release; fees are based on the total valuation of the work per NMF Resolution NM25-006; If plans are disapproved, NMFRD charges the plan review fee for the corrected submittal plus $130.00 per hour for staff time spent reviewing/processing the disapproved submittal; All fees must be paid prior to permit issuance and prior to any relevant inspections; a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion will not receive final fire-district approval until all due fees are paid. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 303.450.8745 before starting work.

    In Northglenn, the published Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee (valuation-based, 'Total Fees Due') is: Example anchor points per NMF Resolution NM25-006's Inspection-Related Fees table: $1.00-$500 valuation = $100.82 total; $10,000.01-$11,000 valuation = $837.62 total; $100,000.01-$101,000 valuation = $4,287.21 total (fee scales continuously with total labor-and-materials valuation). Additional published fees: Disapproved Plan Re-Review Fee — $130.00 per hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Northglenn does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 303.450.8745 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Application for Plan Review. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. Phone: 303.450.8745, email: building@northglenn.org. Office hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays; Inspection Request Line 303.450.8748 (call before 4 p.m. for next-work-day scheduling). Official information: https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/building/.

    Northglenn, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference and locally amended — City of Northglenn Building Division code list, https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/building/index.php; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference and locally amended, including a locally-filled Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria — source PDF: https://cms7files.revize.com/northglennco/IRC%202021.pdf; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference and locally amended; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended; Municode Northglenn Chapter 10 (Building Regulations) governs adoption: Article 10-1 (Building Department administration), Article 10-2 (IBC amendments), Article 10-7 (IFGC), Article 10-8 (IRC amendments), Article 10-11 (IECC), Article 10-16 (IPMC), Article 10-17 (IEBC), Article 10-18 (Contractor Licenses) — https://municode.northglenn.org/ch10/chapter_10.html; NOTE (per City's own Building Division page): Northglenn is scheduled to adopt the suite of 2024 ICC codes by summer 2026 and the 2026 NEC immediately following State of Colorado adoption (slated for adoption August 2026) — confirm current edition in force at time of permitting. Local amendments apply — see the Northglenn overview page for the full list.

    The North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD, 720-887-8217), a special district separate from the City. Fire protection system plan review and permit fees are valuation-based per NMF Resolution NM25-006, and NMFRD does not publish a fixed review-turnaround SLA.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-14.

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Northglenn building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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