Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit in Golden, Colorado

Golden requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit for: Fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems must comply with the City's adopted 2021 International Fire Code (as amended) and applicable NFPA standards adopted via IFC Chapter 80; Applicants create an Accela account online to submit applications, upload documents, and track permits; All permit submittals must include code references used for design (reflecting the current adopted cycle), material data sheets, and a construction safety plan per IFC 3303; submittals missing these items are returned immediately for resubmission; Golden Fire Department's (GFD) goal is a 3-4 week plan review turnaround for the INITIAL review only — this is a goal, not a guarantee, and complex projects may take longer; resubmittal/response reviews require additional time; Fire sprinkler systems must be designed by a NICET Level III (or higher) designer and installed by a Colorado-registered fire suppression system contractor; larger/complex projects may require a higher certification or Colorado PE stamp; Flow tests must be conducted within the last year of application submission; Fire alarm systems must be designed and stamped by a fire alarm contractor with a minimum NICET Level III designer or a qualified Colorado PE; Inspections must be requested via the online permitting portal AND an email to fireinspections@cityofgolden.net at least 2 business days in advance; Work without approved plans and an issued permit results in a City of Golden Citation and a Stop Work Order; Prior to closing any fire and life safety permit for a commercial alteration or fire protection system modification, the building owner must ensure current inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) reports are on file for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, kitchen hood suppression, and emergency generator systems; ITM reports are submitted via The Compliance Engine (adopted by GFD effective October 1, 2019) — GFD no longer accepts ITM reports by email. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Golden Building Department at (303) 384-8151 before starting work.

In Golden, the published Construction Permit / Operational Permit Fee is: Not itemized in the Contractor's Permit & Inspection Guide. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Golden Fire Department's goal is 3-4 weeks for the initial plan review, though this is a goal rather than a guarantee, and does not apply to subsequent reviews of resubmittals.

You'll need: Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit Application (Accela); Construction Safety Plan (IFC 3303); NFPA Materials & Test Certificate. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Golden requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm system permit, in order: Rough-In / Hydrostatic Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Golden Building Department ((303) 384-8151).

Apply through City of Golden Building Department at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Building Department); Planning Department at 1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Phone: (303) 384-8151, email: building@cityofgolden.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, general City Hall hours (main line (303) 384-8000); Building Department direct line (303) 384-8151. Official information: https://www.cityofgolden.gov/business/building_construction/building_permit.php.

Golden, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with local Appendix G (Flood Flrp/flood-resistant construction) and Appendix I (Patio Covers) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), with local Appendix BE (Radon Control Methods) and Appendix CD (Piping Standards for Various Applications) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — note: Golden uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Building Code Appendix K — Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code (GWRC), adopted by City Ordinance No. 2290 and codified as Chapter 15.80 of the Golden Municipal Code — applies to new construction, significant additions, repairs, and remodels on properties within Golden's designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas (per the Official Golden Wildfire Map); establishes fire-resistant construction standards for two hazard classifications, Class I (low fire intensity) and Class II (medium and high fire intensity); enforcement begins June 10, 2026; Golden Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.08 (Building Code) governs local amendments and adoption by reference; Chapter 15.01 (Contractor Registration) governs the city's separate contractor registration requirement. Local amendments apply — see the Golden overview page for the full list.

Golden Fire Department's Fire & Life Safety Bureau, via an online Accela account, under the City's adopted 2021 International Fire Code.