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Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for installation of fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, and other fire protection systems in Aurora. As a large city with its own IAS-accredited Building Department, Aurora runs a dedicated Life Safety plan-review program inside the Building Division — issuing permits and conducting plan review directly, on behalf of Aurora Fire Rescue, rather than deferring to a separate fire district or state agency the way many small Colorado towns in this dataset must. Separate plan reviews and building permits have been required (per city policy effective January 1, 2009) for fire protection systems installed in conjunction with construction of a building or addition; fees are billed under the flat-rate Life Safety Permit categories (Form #A175), and installers must hold system-specific City contractor licenses (Form #A105).

Verified 2026-08-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Separate plan review and a building permit are required for installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, FM-200/Clean Agent Systems, and Dry Chemical Systems installed in conjunction with construction of a building or addition — policy in effect since January 1, 2009 per the Building Division's Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist and Commercial Plan Review Checklist
  • The installing contractor must hold the applicable City of Aurora contractor license (Form #A105, Revised 02/2026): Fire Alarm Systems Contractor (4 years' experience as a fire alarm installer, or an active NICET Level II Fire Alarm certificate); Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor (current Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Suppression System Contractor certification); or Fire Extinguishing Systems Contractor (4 years' specialized experience in kitchen hood suppression, inert gas, CO2, foam, or wet/dry chemical systems, or an active NICET Special Hazard/manufacturer training certificate) Contractor
  • Fire alarm permits involving addition or relocation of 5 or fewer devices, FACP upgrades/replacements, and sprinkler monitoring typically do NOT require a plan review and can be issued as a same-day counter permit; systems involving more than 5 devices typically require a full plan review
  • Shop drawings for a plan-reviewed system must be prepared and signed by a minimum NICET Fire Alarm Level III-certified individual or a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer
  • Reviewed against the City's currently adopted 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and applicable NFPA standards, per this file's own codesAdopted list — note that the Building Division's own Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist (last revised 1/2014) and a separately live 'Fire Codes' informational page on auroragov.org still display an older 2009 IFC / 2007 NFPA 72 / 2007 NFPA 13 family / 2011 NEC citation; the plan-review workflow, contractor-licensing, and fee facts documented here are current as of 2026-08-13, but confirm the exact code edition governing a specific project directly with Life Safety plan review staff (303-739-7420) rather than relying on either stale document's code-year citation
  • Aurora Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Bureau (303-326-8999) separately issues fire-code operational permits (e.g., for ongoing hazardous operations) — a distinct process from the Building Division's installation/plan-review permit documented here

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Fee schedule

Life Safety Permit, No Plan Review (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits, Form #A175, Revised 08/2026 — covers fire alarm additions/relocations of 5 or fewer devices, FACP upgrades/replacements, and sprinkler monitoring issued as a counter permit without formal plan review.
$201.00
Life Safety Permit, With Plan Review (flat rate)Form #A175, Revised 08/2026 — covers fire alarm systems with more than 5 devices and other fire protection system installations requiring a formal plan review.
$326.00
Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler / Fire Extinguishing Systems Contractor License (contractor-side, not per-project)Form #A105, Revised 02/2026 — a one-time/renewal contractor licensing cost, not a per-permit project fee.
$131.00 SL fee + $164.00 license fee, each license category

Review timeline

Plan reviewAurora’s published plan-review target
7–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Fire alarm wiring or fire sprinkler rough-in inspection required before concealment, per the adopted IFC and NEC

  2. 2

    Acceptance Test / Final

    Installing contractor must conduct a pre-test of the project area before scheduling the acceptance test with the Building Division; at final inspection the system must comply with NFPA 72's monitoring requirements; the installing contractor must supply all necessary testing equipment and perform all testing required by the Life Safety field inspector

See the full Aurora inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Aurora is large enough to run its own dedicated fire/life-safety plan review team inside the Building Division (named Fire/Life Safety Plans Examiners on staff) rather than deferring to a separate fire protection district or the State — a structurally different setup than the small-town pattern seen elsewhere in this dataset, where fire-code enforcement is often genuinely unclear or falls to an unreachable special district.
  • A small-scope fire alarm change (5 or fewer devices, an FACP swap, or sprinkler monitoring) can be issued as a same-day counter permit at the $201 flat rate without a formal plan review — don't assume the full 14-working-day/21-calendar-day review timeline applies before checking with Life Safety staff.
  • Fire sprinkler and fire alarm work require system-specific City of Aurora contractor licenses (Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor, Fire Alarm Systems Contractor, Fire Extinguishing Systems Contractor) that are distinct from Aurora's general Mechanical Systems Contractor or Commercial Building Contractor licenses — verify your contractor holds the correct category before applying. Contractor
  • Don't confuse this Building Division installation/plan-review permit with Aurora Fire Rescue's separate Fire Prevention Bureau operational-permit program (303-326-8999), which governs ongoing hazardous operations rather than system installation.

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit for: Separate plan review and a building permit are required for installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, FM-200/Clean Agent Systems, and Dry Chemical Systems installed in conjunction with construction of a building or addition — policy in effect since January 1, 2009 per the Building Division's Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist and Commercial Plan Review Checklist; The installing contractor must hold the applicable City of Aurora contractor license (Form #A105, Revised 02/2026): Fire Alarm Systems Contractor (4 years' experience as a fire alarm installer, or an active NICET Level II Fire Alarm certificate); Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor (current Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Suppression System Contractor certification); or Fire Extinguishing Systems Contractor (4 years' specialized experience in kitchen hood suppression, inert gas, CO2, foam, or wet/dry chemical systems, or an active NICET Special Hazard/manufacturer training certificate); Fire alarm permits involving addition or relocation of 5 or fewer devices, FACP upgrades/replacements, and sprinkler monitoring typically do NOT require a plan review and can be issued as a same-day counter permit; systems involving more than 5 devices typically require a full plan review; Shop drawings for a plan-reviewed system must be prepared and signed by a minimum NICET Fire Alarm Level III-certified individual or a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer; Reviewed against the City's currently adopted 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and applicable NFPA standards, per this file's own codesAdopted list — note that the Building Division's own Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist (last revised 1/2014) and a separately live 'Fire Codes' informational page on auroragov.org still display an older 2009 IFC / 2007 NFPA 72 / 2007 NFPA 13 family / 2011 NEC citation; the plan-review workflow, contractor-licensing, and fee facts documented here are current as of 2026-08-13, but confirm the exact code edition governing a specific project directly with Life Safety plan review staff (303-739-7420) rather than relying on either stale document's code-year citation; Aurora Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Bureau (303-326-8999) separately issues fire-code operational permits (e.g., for ongoing hazardous operations) — a distinct process from the Building Division's installation/plan-review permit documented here. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420 before starting work.

$201.00 flat if the scope qualifies for a no-plan-review counter permit (5 or fewer devices, an FACP upgrade/replacement, or sprinkler monitoring), or $326.00 flat if a formal plan review is required (more than 5 devices, or other fire protection systems), per the City's 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits schedule (Form #A175).

Aurora's published plan-review target for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit is 7–21 business days.

You'll need: City of Aurora Building Permit Application; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Shop Drawings and Specifications. Depending on your project, Aurora may also ask for: Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit, in order: Rough-In, Acceptance Test / Final. Schedule each through City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division ((303) 739-7420).

Apply through City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 2400, Aurora, CO 80012. Phone: (303) 739-7420, email: permitcounter@auroragov.org. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Official information: https://www.auroragov.org/business_services/building_division/permits.

Aurora, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — with City of Aurora Amendments (Aurora City Code Ch. 22); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; Table R301.2(1) climatic/geographic criteria amended locally; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standard; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Aurora will transition to the 2026 NEC for electrical permit applications received on/after August 1, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the Aurora overview page for the full list.

No. The City of Aurora Building Division itself conducts fire/life-safety plan review and issues these permits directly, through a dedicated Life Safety Section, acting on behalf of Aurora Fire Rescue. This is unlike many small Colorado municipalities, where fire-code enforcement authority can be unclear or fall to a special district with no public-facing permitting program.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

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 Aurora building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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