Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit in Berthoud, Colorado

Berthoud requires a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit for: A BFPD fire protection system permit is required whenever a new fire alarm or fire sprinkler system is installed, or an existing one is modified, including kitchen hood systems, spray (paint) booth suppression, cooking extinguishing systems, clean-agent suppression, and fire pumps — confirmed directly via BFPD's own Plan Review & Permitting page; Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) within the Town of Berthoud and within Boulder and Larimer Counties; the Weld County portion of BFPD's service area is instead governed by the 2018 IFC — per BFPD's own live guidance, cross-checked against this file's jurisdiction-level note that most of Berthoud sits in Larimer County with a smaller portion in Weld County; Permits shall only be issued upon review of submitted plans; each permit is assessed a Plan Review Fee based on the system's valuation as reported by the contractor, per BFPD's own Consolidated Fee Schedule; All contractors installing and/or repairing fire protection systems (fire alarms, fire sprinklers, hood systems, etc.) within BFPD's jurisdiction are required to possess an applicable Registration with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), effective as of March 19, 2019 — a state-level registration distinct from any Town of Berthoud contractor license; Application is submitted through BFPD's own online portal (co.accessgov.com/berthoudfire), with plans and supporting documents uploaded directly to the application; The BFPD permit must be posted on the job site, and all sets of approved plans must remain on site throughout the duration of the project; Final inspection must be requested at least 48 hours in advance (by phone or online); BFPD's primary inspection day is Tuesday, with other days available at the Fire Marshal's discretion; An Underground Fire Line Permit and Inspection is a distinct line item ($250.00 flat) separate from the valuation-based sprinkler/alarm system fee; This BFPD permit is separate from, and in addition to, any Town of Berthoud building permit required for the same project (e.g., the Town's own fire-protection-plan submittal requirement already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 before starting work.

In Berthoud, the published Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $1 to $4,000 (first $500) is: $65.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof up to $4,000. Additional published fees: Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $4,001 to $25,000 (first $4,000) — $114.00, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $25,000; Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $25,001 to $50,000 (first $25,000) — $408.00, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $50,000; Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $50,001 to $100,000 (first $50,000) — $660.50, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $100,000; Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $100,001 to $500,000 (first $100,000) — $1,010.50, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $500,000; Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $1,000,001 and up (first $1,000,000) — $5,625.50, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Underground Fire Line Permit and Inspection — $250.00 flat; Plan Review Fee for incomplete permits — 65% of permit fee; Expired Permit Fee — 65% of permit fee; Delinquent Permit Fee (working without a permit) — Double the original permit fee, up to $1,000; Expedited Review Fee — 25% of the original fee or $100.00, whichever is greater; Requested project-specific Fire Code research — $30.00 per hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

BFPD's own Plan Review & Permitting page states it strives for a general 15-business-day turnaround for plan reviews and permits. An Expedited Review option (25% of the original fee or $100, whichever is greater) is available subject to staff availability.

You'll need: BFPD System Permit Application; Fire Protection System Plans; Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) Registration. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Berthoud requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit, in order: Rough-In Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department (970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828).

Apply through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 807 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513 (PO Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513). Phone: 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828, email: building@berthoud.org. Office hours: Main line 970-532-2643 option 3 (fax 970-532-0640). Inspections are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode — phone 970-305-3161 ext. 1, online scheduling via the Town's CommunityCore portal; inspection requests must be received by 4 p.m. for next-business-day completion.. Official information: https://www.berthoud.org/169/Building-Department.

No. Fire protection system permits — for new or modified fire sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hood, and related suppression systems — are issued entirely by the Berthoud Fire Protection District (BFPD), a separate special district, not the Town's Planning & Building Department. BFPD permits are required in addition to any Town of Berthoud building permit.

The 2024 International Fire Code applies within the Town of Berthoud itself and within the Boulder and Larimer County portions of BFPD's service area. The Weld County portion of the district is still governed by the 2018 IFC, per BFPD's own published guidance.