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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit in Lyons, Colorado

Fire protection for Lyons is provided by the Lyons Fire Protection District (LFPD, plans@lyonsfire.org, Fire Marshal firemarshal@lyonsfire.org, (303) 823-6611), a special district separate from Town government. LFPD requires ALL new residential construction to include a fire sprinkler system, with sprinkler system and separate fire cistern requirements set out in the Fire District's own Fire Code — a notably strict local mandate compared to most Colorado jurisdictions, which do not require residential sprinklers. General construction plan reviews (including remodeling, new construction, residential, and commercial) carry a published 15-day review period from date of receipt, and 'all plan reviews and some inspections' require a fee per LFPD's fee schedule.

Verified 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • ALL new residential construction in the Lyons Fire Protection District requires a fire sprinkler system, per the District's own Fire Code — a stricter-than-typical local mandate
  • Separate fire cistern requirements also apply, per the Fire Code of the Fire District
  • Plans (electronic) submitted to plans@lyonsfire.org
  • General plan review period is 15 days from date of receipt for remodeling, new construction, residential, and commercial submittals
  • All plan reviews and some inspections require a fee, per LFPD's fee schedule

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Fee schedule

Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review & Permit FeeLFPD's Permits and Inspections page references a fee schedule without listing dollar amounts inline. Contact the Fire Marshal (firemarshal@lyonsfire.org, (303) 823-6611) for a current fee quote.
Per LFPD's published fee schedule

Review timeline

Plan reviewLyons’s published plan-review target
Up to 15 business days

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Lyons Fire Protection District requires a fire sprinkler system in ALL new residential construction — this is a real, District-specific mandate, not a standard Colorado requirement, so budget for it even on a straightforward single-family new build.
    • Submit plans electronically to plans@lyonsfire.org; the District publishes a 15-day general review-period figure, though this may not apply identically to every fire-protection-system submittal type.

    Frequently asked questions

    Lyons requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit for: ALL new residential construction in the Lyons Fire Protection District requires a fire sprinkler system, per the District's own Fire Code — a stricter-than-typical local mandate; Separate fire cistern requirements also apply, per the Fire Code of the Fire District; Plans (electronic) submitted to plans@lyonsfire.org; General plan review period is 15 days from date of receipt for remodeling, new construction, residential, and commercial submittals; All plan reviews and some inspections require a fee, per LFPD's fee schedule. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line) before starting work.

    In Lyons, the published Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review & Permit Fee is: Per LFPD's published fee schedule. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Lyons's published plan-review target for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit is Up to 15 business days.

    You'll need: Fire Protection System Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through Town of Lyons Planning and Building Department (permit processing, plan review, and inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt) at 432 5th Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540 (PO Box 49). Phone: 303-823-6622 ext. 25 (Town Planning and Building Director); 970-545-3512 (SAFEbuilt Permit Technician); 970-545-3555 (SAFEbuilt Chief Building Official); 303-774-0454 (Inspection Request Line), email: Lritchie@townoflyons.com (Lisa Ritchie, Planning and Building Director); dtoberman@safebuilt.com (Danielle Toberman, Permit Technician); tmoroney@safebuilt.com (Tim Moroney, Chief Building Official). Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed holidays. Town of Lyons main line 303-823-6622.. Official information: https://www.lyonscolorado.com/834/Building-Department.

    Lyons, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in effect per the Town of Lyons Building Department page and the Town's published Adopted Codes flyer; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — the Town's 2025 Residential Submittal Checklist explicitly requires '2021 IECC Energy Code compliance for the specific home being proposed' via REScheck or an Energy Compliance Report; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Transition note: the Town of Lyons Building Department page (fetched 2026-07-06) states the 2021 ICC series and 2023 NEC apply 'until July 1, 2026,' with a 2024 ICC series adopted to take effect July 1, 2026. As of this file's lastVerified date (2026-07-06, five days after that effective date), the Town's own Adopted Codes flyer (townoflyons.com/DocumentCenter/View/932/Lyons-Design-Criteria) and Building Department page still list the 2021 series/2023 NEC as the current codes with no updated flyer found reflecting the 2024 series live — recommend confirming directly with SAFEbuilt/the Building Department (970-545-3555) whether the 2024 ICC series has been operationally rolled out before finalizing a code analysis for any permit filed on or after 2026-07-01.; State of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (Ordinance 1210) — effective July 1, 2026, adopted townwide for Class 1 and Class 2 requirements applicable to new commercial/residential construction and qualifying alterations to existing structures (roof replacement 25%+, exterior wall replacement 25%+, additions adding 500+ sq ft, and new/replacement fences or decks); per the Town of Lyons Wildfire Resiliency Code Requirements page.. Local amendments apply — see the Lyons overview page for the full list.

    Yes. The Lyons Fire Protection District's own Fire Code requires ALL new residential construction to include a fire sprinkler system, plus separate fire cistern requirements — a stricter mandate than most Colorado jurisdictions. Submit plans to plans@lyonsfire.org; general plan review runs about 15 days from receipt.

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

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