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Ault building permits
Ault, Colorado — as published 2026-08-26.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, two-family, and townhome construction in the Town of Ault. Plan review, building official services, and inspections are performed by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract to the Town, applying the 2024 IRC, 2024 IECC, and 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Completed building permit application form
- Electronic plot plan showing property address, north arrow and scale, lot dimensions, all projections (stairs, balconies, decks, cantilevers), legal description/subdivision name, distances in feet from the proposed structure to property lines (N/S/E/W) and to existing structures, description of what surrounds the property, and a seal from a registered design professional
- One electronic set of: architectural/floor plans; engineered structural plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer; electrical plans (panel locations, receptacles, lighting); mechanical plans (equipment location, duct sizes/locations/terminations); fire protection plans (stamped) if a sprinkler system is part of the design; soils report for the specific property
- Manual J, D, and S compliance calculations (one electronic copy)
- 2024 IECC energy code compliance documentation: a completed ResCheck specific to the proposed home, OR an energy compliance report from an energy rating company, with all energy documents consistent with each other
- EV-ready, Solar-ready, and Electric-ready documentation for new single-family, two-family, and townhome dwellings per the Town's SAFEbuilt-administered checklist (see tips)
- All plan sheets must bear the original seal of a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer unless exempted under section 12-4-112 C.R.S.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCompleted application form describing the project
- Required2026 SAFEbuilt Residential Application Check ListGoverning submittal checklist for residential permits in Ault; hosted on the Town's Building Permits page
- RequiredEngineered Structural PlansStamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer
- RequiredSoils ReportFor the specific property
- Required2024 IECC Compliance DocumentationCompleted ResCheck or an energy compliance report from an energy rating company
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 (1997 UBC Table 1-A) | $23.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Town of Ault (last modified 5/19/24) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A building permit fee table |
| Plan Review Fee — One, Two, and Three Family Residences | 30% of Building Permit Fee | Exhibit B plan review fee schedule |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule table |
| Investigation Fee (work started without a permit) | 50% of permit fee | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule table |
| Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours | $100.00 per hour, one-hour minimum | Time tracked from when the SAFEbuilt consultant checks in at the municipality or first inspection site |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and remodels to existing residential structures in Ault, reviewed by SAFEbuilt Colorado under the same submittal framework as new residential construction, scaled to the scope of work.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Completed building permit application describing project scope and valuation
- Applicable subset of the Residential Application Check List documents depending on scope (e.g., structural plans only if bearing walls are affected; electrical/mechanical plans only if those systems are altered)
- 2024 IECC energy code compliance documentation where the scope affects the building envelope or systems
- Site plan and floor plan per SAFEbuilt's dedicated 2024 IRC Home Additions Guide (existing dimensions, new openings, setback/easement/utility distances); Manual D & J documentation required if new HVAC appliances are installed
- All plan sheets sealed by a Colorado-licensed design professional unless exempted under section 12-4-112 C.R.S.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application
- Required2026 SAFEbuilt Residential Application Check ListSame governing checklist used for new construction; applicant and SAFEbuilt determine which line items apply to the specific addition/remodel scope
- Required2024 IRC Building Guide for Homeowners — Additions to Single Family Dwellings (SAFEbuilt)Dedicated SAFEbuilt homeowner guide for residential additions, published 1.1.2026 and hosted directly in Ault's own Building Permits document library; requires a site plan, floor plan, construction/foundation details, and 2024 IECC energy compliance documentation (ResCheck or equivalent)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $23.00 minimum, scaling per Exhibit B valuation tiers | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services |
| Plan Review Fee — One, Two, and Three Family Residences | 30% of Building Permit Fee | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, plan review fee schedule block |
| Small Remodel and Commercial Projects Plan Review Fee | 30% of Building Permit Fee | Applies to smaller-scope remodel work per Exhibit B |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Ault. Fees are set under the State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule plus a 15% local surcharge (the maximum allowed under CRS 12-23-117(3)); permit issuance and inspection are administered locally by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract to the Town, applying the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as referenced in the Town's SAFEbuilt Residential Application Check List
- Electrical contractors must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license; the Town's fee schedule explicitly ties electrical fees to the 'most current version of the State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule' plus 15%
- Electrical plans (panel locations, receptacles, lighting plan or one-line diagram and load calculations for commercial work) required as part of the relevant submittal packet
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule amount, plus 15% local surcharge | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Town of Ault; consistent with the maximum 15% surcharge authorized under CRS 12-23-117(3) |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential electric vehicle charging circuit in Ault. Filed as an electrical permit and inspected locally by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract to the Town, applying the 2023 NEC. No EV-charger-specific fee line item is published in the Town's Exhibit B Fee Schedule — an EV charger circuit is billed under the same mechanism as all other electrical work: the current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule plus the maximum 15% local surcharge allowed under CRS 12-23-117(3).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as referenced in the Town's SAFEbuilt Residential Application Check List
- Electrical contractors must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license
- Electrical plans (single-line diagram/load calculations) required as part of the submittal packet
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (no EV-specific line item found) | Current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule amount, plus 15% local surcharge | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Town of Ault; an EV charger circuit is billed under this same general electrical-work mechanism, consistent with the maximum 15% surcharge authorized under CRS 12-23-117(3) |
Plumbing Permit
Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Ault. Unlike electrical permits, plumbing permit fees are NOT tied to a state board fee schedule — they use the Town's own 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based fee table, administered locally by SAFEbuilt Colorado.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing plans required as part of the applicable submittal packet (residential or commercial) showing sewer, drains, vents, water piping, roof drains, and gas piping as applicable
- Colorado plumbing contractors must hold a current DORA State Plumbing Board license (contractor licensure is state-regulated even though permit issuance and fee-setting is local)
- All plan sheets sealed by a Colorado-licensed engineer where required, unless exempted under section 12-4-112 C.R.S.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (plumbing scope)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule, same table as Building) | $23.00 minimum, scaling per Exhibit B valuation tiers | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services; no separate state-board pass-through fee applies to plumbing, unlike electrical |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Ault, administered locally by SAFEbuilt Colorado using the Town's 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical plans showing equipment location, duct sizes/locations, and duct termination sizes/locations required as part of the applicable submittal packet
- For a straightforward furnace/air conditioner replacement (no other scope), the Single Stop Projects flat fee applies instead of the valuation table
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (mechanical scope)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace/Air Conditioner (Single Stop Project) | $70.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — full mechanical scope beyond a single-stop furnace/AC swap | 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule, $23.00 minimum | Applies when mechanical work is part of a broader building permit rather than a standalone furnace/AC replacement |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in Ault. Billed as a flat 'Single Stop Project' fee rather than the valuation-based table. Governed by 2024 IRC Section R908 re-roofing provisions per SAFEbuilt's Building Guide for Homeowners.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- No more than two (2) layers of roofing are allowed upon completion of installation (2024 IRC R908.3)
- Roof replacement (tear-off to the deck) required where the existing roof is water-soaked/deteriorated, is wood shake/slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, or already has two or more layers
- A Final Roof inspection is required; mid-roof inspections are NOT required on residential re-roof projects per SAFEbuilt's guide, though the Building Department may require one depending on material/scope
- Homeowner self-installation is permitted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (re-roof scope)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof (re-shingle) — Single Stop Project | $60.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule |
Accessory Structure Permit (incl. Accessory Dwelling / Structures)
VerifiedCovers accessory structures in Ault (garages, sheds, accessory buildings, and similar), reviewed under 2024 IRC Accessory Structures provisions per SAFEbuilt's Building Guide for Homeowners. Ault's own Zoning Code (Title 15, Chapter 03) separately recognizes 'Accessory dwelling (incl. "carriage units")' as a distinct accessory-use category, permitted by right in the Town Residential, Rural Residential, and Agricultural districts (not listed as an allowed use in Commercial/Industrial), counted at .33 units toward a district's maximum density; the building-permit submittal process itself is not ADU-specific, so this entry still covers the closest genuinely-applicable building-permit pathway.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application and applicable Residential Application Check List submittal items scaled to the accessory structure's size/use
- Structural plans required if the structure includes site-built framing beyond a prefabricated/pre-engineered shed
- Electrical plans required if the structure will be wired
- Zoning eligibility for a habitable accessory dwelling unit ('carriage unit'): by-right use in the Town Residential, Rural Residential, and Agricultural zoning districts per Ault's Zoning Code (Title 15, Chapter 03); not listed as an allowed use in the Commercial or Industrial districts
- For the Town Residential District specifically, accessory buildings require a minimum 5-foot side and rear setback (smaller than the setbacks that apply to principal structures)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application
- Optional2024 IRC Accessory Structures Guide (SAFEbuilt)General homeowner guide to accessory structure code requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule) | $23.00 minimum, scaling per Exhibit B valuation tiers | No accessory-structure-specific flat fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based table |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures within Ault town limits. Billed as a flat 'Single Stop Project' fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Completed building permit application describing the structure(s) to be demolished
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (demolition scope)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition — Single Stop Project | $50.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule; exempt from the valuation-based table |
Commercial Tenant Finish / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant finish and remodel work in Ault. Reviewed by SAFEbuilt Colorado under the 2024 International Codes per the Town's Commercial Tenant Finish/Remodel Plan Submittal Procedure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application giving project description, square footage, total project valuation and electrical valuation, use of surrounding spaces, type of construction, and occupancy group
- One electronic set of: architectural plans (stamped by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer, including floor plan, wall section details, building section, fire-rating details, code summary); structural plans (stamped, if structural changes such as bearing wall removal are involved); electrical plans (stamped; load calculations, one-line diagrams, and fault current analysis required for added circuits/service upgrades/emergency lighting); mechanical/plumbing plans (stamped, if HVAC or plumbing systems are changed)
- For restaurants/commercial kitchens specifically: grease interceptor sizing per adopted Plumbing Code where applicable; fire sprinkler system if serving liquor and over 5,000 sq ft; Type I/Type II hood requirements per equipment; two exits (not through kitchen/storage) for occupant load 50+; Health Department (Weld or Larimer County) approval required before final inspection/Certificate of Occupancy; seating plan for dining areas
- All plan sheets must bear the original seal of a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer unless exempted under section 12-4-112 C.R.S.
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (commercial tenant finish/remodel scope)
- RequiredCommercial Tenant Finish/Remodel Plan Submittal Procedure (SAFEbuilt, 2024 International Codes)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule) | $23.00 minimum, scaling per Exhibit B valuation tiers | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services |
| Plan Review Fee — Small Remodel and Commercial Projects | 30% of Building Permit Fee | Per Exhibit B plan review fee schedule |
| Plan Review Fee — Multi-Family and Commercial Projects (larger scope) | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Per Exhibit B; applies to larger commercial projects distinct from small remodels |
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
VerifiedRequired for deck and patio-cover/carport construction in Ault, reviewed under 2024 IRC provisions per SAFEbuilt's Building Guides for Homeowners (separate Decks Guide and Patio Covers/Carports Guide).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application describing the deck/patio cover scope
- Plot plan showing distance from the proposed structure to property lines and existing structures
- Structural plans/details for decks and patio covers per the applicable SAFEbuilt homeowner guide
- Patio covers are limited to a maximum height of 12 feet; carports with any side closer than 5 feet to the property line must have that side enclosed with a solid 1-hour fire-rated wall while keeping at least 2 sides open, per the SAFEbuilt Patio Covers/Carports Guide (Zoning Approval also required)
- Decks 30 inches or more above finished grade require a 36-inch guardrail; stairs with 4 or more risers require a handrail, per the SAFEbuilt Decks Guide
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (deck/patio cover scope)
- Optional2024 IRC Decks Guide (SAFEbuilt)
- Optional2024 IRC Patio Covers/Carports Guide (SAFEbuilt)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule) | $23.00 minimum, scaling per Exhibit B valuation tiers | No deck/patio-specific flat fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based table |
Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit
VerifiedStraightforward like-for-like replacement of a furnace, air conditioner, or water heater in Ault, billed as a flat 'Single Stop Project' fee distinct from the valuation-based table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Completed building permit application describing the replacement equipment
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (single-stop replacement scope)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace/Air Conditioner — Single Stop Project | $70.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule |
| Water Heater — Single Stop Project | $60.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedAult has no separate solar/photovoltaic permit type; rooftop or ground-mounted PV is permitted as a combined Building Permit (structural/racking, 1997 UBC valuation-based table, Exhibit B) and Electrical Permit (State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule plus the Town's 15% local surcharge), administered locally by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract to the Town. As in every Colorado jurisdiction, the combined total of all governmental fees for the installation is capped by state law at $500 for a residential system and $1,000 for a commercial system (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for the structural/racking portion, reviewed under the Town's adopted code (2023 NEC referenced for electrical work per the SAFEbuilt Residential Application Check List)
- Electrical Permit required for PV wiring/interconnection, billed at the current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule amount plus the Town's 15% local surcharge (the statutory maximum under C.R.S. § 12-23-117(3))
- Electrical contractor must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license
- By statute (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 / HB21-1284), the aggregate of all permit fees and charges imposed by any Colorado governmental body for an active solar energy system installation is capped at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial
- Submit via SAFEbuilt Colorado, the Town's contracted building department
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFor the structural/racking portion, submitted through SAFEbuilt Colorado
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationFor PV wiring/interconnection, billed at the State Electrical Board rate plus 15% Town surcharge
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Residential | $500 (combined Town building + electrical fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021), extended through Dec. 31, 2029 |
| Statewide aggregate solar permit fee cap — Commercial | $1,000 (combined Town building + electrical fees) | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284 (2021) |
| Building Permit Fee (structural portion) — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.00 | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Town of Ault (last modified 5/19/24), 1997 UBC Table 1-A; no distinct solar/PV line item — subject to the statewide cap above |
| Electrical Permit Fee | Current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule amount, plus 15% local surcharge | Exhibit B — Fee Schedule for Services, Town of Ault; consistent with the maximum 15% surcharge authorized under C.R.S. § 12-23-117(3) |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for any sign erected, enlarged, modified, or changed within Town of Ault limits. Unlike several peer small Weld/Washington County towns that have no standalone sign ordinance, Ault has a real, currently-operative Sign Code (Ault Municipal Code Chapter 16.07) and an online application: 'No sign shall be erected, enlarged, modified or changed within the Town without a sign permit first being obtained' (per the Town's own Sign Permits application page, hosted on its Munibit-platform site).
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No sign shall be erected, enlarged, modified, or changed within the Town of Ault without a sign permit first being obtained (Ault Municipal Code Chapter 16.07, quoted verbatim on the Town's live Sign Permits application page)
- The application must set out, in such detail as reasonably requested by the Town, a description of the sign, the nature of the change/enlargement/modification (if applicable), and a picture or drawing of the sign as proposed
- The application fee is set by Resolution of the Board of Trustees from time to time 'to defray the costs of processing the application and issuing the permit'; the fee currently published on the live application page is $25.00
- Ault's Zoning Code Section 16.03.060 ('Nonconforming Uses – Buildings,' per the Internet Archive's capture of the Town's now-defunct myaultgov.org portal) explicitly lists 'signs' among the categories of nonconforming uses/structures that may lawfully continue if they predate the current code, but which may not be altered, extended, or restored, and which lose that nonconforming status if discontinued for six (6) months — confirming signage is genuinely cross-referenced elsewhere in Ault's code, not just in the standalone Chapter 16.07
- If the sign involves an electrical connection (illumination), the SAFEbuilt-administered Electrical Permit process (see the electrical-permit entry) applies to that portion of the work in addition to the Chapter 16.07 sign permit
- Some secondary sources suggest a specific subsection citation of '16.07.100' and a distinct $25.00 fee line for sandwich-board signs; this record does NOT assert either the subsection number or a sandwich-board-specific fee as confirmed facts, since the Town's own application page states only the single general $25.00 sign permit fee and does not itemize a separate sandwich-board rate
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via the Town's live Sign Permits page; requires a description of the sign, the nature of any change/enlargement/modification, and a picture or drawing of the sign as proposed. The page also references a linked 'Sign Permit Application Packet' resource module, whose specific document content is not separately published.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | $25.00 | The Town's Sign Permits application page (app.membershipware.com/aultcoloradogov/signpermits) states 'Permit Fee: $25.00.' The page notes the fee is set by Resolution of the Board of Trustees 'from… Show full citationHideThe Town's Sign Permits application page (app.membershipware.com/aultcoloradogov/signpermits) states 'Permit Fee: $25.00.' The page notes the fee is set by Resolution of the Board of Trustees 'from time to time,' so it can change without a code amendment, and it lists no separate line item for sandwich-board or other sign subtypes. |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedColorado is home-rule with no statewide fire code floor. Ault has NO Town-run fire department and NO standalone Town-issued fire sprinkler/alarm permit — fire and EMS service is provided by the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District, a distinct special district (per the Town's own aultcolorado.gov/fire page). The District's own website states it 'uses the 2018 International Fire Code' for plan reviews and inspections, typically completed within about one week. Separately, Ault Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 12 ('Fire Prevention,' per the Internet Archive's capture of the Town's former myaultgov.org portal) names the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District's Fire Chief, jointly with the Chief of Police, as the enforcement/modification/appeals authority for 'the Code adopted in this chapter' — but the archived chapter text never names that code's specific title or edition (no 'International Fire Code' or 'Uniform Fire Code' text appears in the archived sections, and the section sequence skips from 080 directly to 100). The Fire Protection District's own current statement of the 2018 IFC is treated as the more current, authoritative answer to which code edition currently governs. Building-permit-side fire protection plans (stamped) are already documented in the residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries as required whenever a sprinkler system is part of a project's design.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Fire and EMS services for the Town of Ault are provided by the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District, a distinct special district headquartered at 16680 CO Highway 14, Ault, CO 80610 (PO Box 1069). The Town's own aultcolorado.gov/fire page states: 'Fire and EMS Services are provided to the Town of Ault by: Ault-Pierce Fire Department,' phone 970-834-2848
- The Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District's own live website (aultpiercefire.org/reviewsandinspection) states in its own words: 'Ault Fire Protection District uses the 2018 International Fire Code' for all plan reviews and inspections; 'This process is typically completed within 1 week,' though 'there are some circumstances in which more time would be required to complete the plan review'
- The same District page states 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections' and that 'the processing fee is non-refundable' — no flat dollar figure is published; fees appear to be assessed case-by-case through the District's own online payment system
- Ault Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 12 ('Fire Prevention,' Sections 010–150, per the Internet Archive's capture of the Town's now-defunct myaultgov.org portal) establishes that 'the Code adopted in this chapter shall be enforced by the Chief of Police with the assistance of the Fire Chief and personnel of the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District' (Section 100, Ord. 424, 2005), and that the Chief of the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District has authority to modify provisions of the adopted Code (Section 130) and hears appeals before the Board of Trustees (Section 140) — but the archived chapter text never names the specific fire-code title or edition being enforced; the District's own 2018 IFC statement is treated as the current, authoritative answer
- Building-permit-side fire protection plans (stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer) are required as part of the applicable SAFEbuilt submittal packet whenever a sprinkler system is part of a project's design — already documented in the residential-building-permit entry; for restaurants/commercial kitchens specifically, a fire sprinkler system is required if the establishment serves liquor and exceeds 5,000 sq ft — already documented in the commercial-tenant-improvement entry
- Neither the Town of Ault nor the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District publishes a standalone fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm permit application, checklist, or fee schedule — the Town's Forms & Permits directory (Building, ROW, Fence, Special Event, Sign, Business & Sales Tax, Contractor, Home-Based Business, Marijuana, Mobile Vendor — no fire-system-specific entry) and the District's own site navigation (About, Board, Contact Us, Plan Reviews & Fire Inspection, Burning Instructions, Address Signs, Car Seat Checks — no sprinkler/alarm-specific page)
- Contact the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District directly (970-834-2848, info@aultpiercefire.org) to begin any fire sprinkler or fire alarm system plan review; contact SAFEbuilt/Town Hall (970-834-2844) separately for the accompanying Building Permit if the sprinkler/alarm work is part of new construction or a remodel
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (fire protection plans as applicable)SAFEbuilt-administered Building Permit; stamped fire protection plans required as part of the submittal packet whenever a sprinkler system is part of the project's design (see residential-building-permit entry)
- OptionalNone published specifically for fire sprinkler/alarm systems by the Ault-Pierce Fire Protection DistrictNeither the District's website nor the Town's site publishes a standalone fire sprinkler/alarm plan-review application, checklist, or fee schedule. Contact the District directly (970-834-2848, info@aultpiercefire.org).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District plan review / fire inspection fee | The District's own live page (aultpiercefire.org/reviewsandinspection) states 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections' and 'the processing fee is non-refundable,' but… Show full citationHideThe District's own live page (aultpiercefire.org/reviewsandinspection) states 'There may be fees associated with any plan reviews or fire inspections' and 'the processing fee is non-refundable,' but publishes no flat dollar figure — genuinely unpublished, not an oversight. Confirm directly with the District (970-834-2848). | |
| SAFEbuilt/Town Building Permit Fee (structural/plan-review portion, if sprinkler or alarm work is part of new construction or a remodel) | 1997 UBC Table 1-A valuation-based schedule, $23.00 minimum | No fire-sprinkler-specific line item exists in the Town's Exhibit B fee schedule; Show full citationHideNo fire-sprinkler-specific line item exists in the Town's Exhibit B fee schedule; billed under the general Building Permit Fee table already documented in the residential-building-permit entry. This is separate from, and in addition to, the Fire Protection District's own plan-review fee above. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedAult has NO standalone change-of-use permit, zoning-level Certificate of Occupancy application, fee, or numeric review timeline published anywhere — not on the Town's Forms & Permits directory, not in the archived Zoning Code (Chapter 16.03, sections 010 through 112), and not on the Town's Planning & Zoning or Business & Sales Tax pages. The only 'Certificate of Occupancy' reference anywhere in Ault's permitting materials is the Health Department sign-off required before CO issuance for restaurant/commercial-kitchen tenant finishes (documented in the commercial-tenant-improvement entry), implying a CO is issued as part of the ordinary Building Permit process rather than as a distinct zoning-level permit type of its own.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone Change of Use or zoning-level Certificate of Occupancy permit, application form, fee, or numeric review timeline is published anywhere in Ault's Zoning Code (Chapter 16.03, all 13 sections — 010 General Provisions, 020 Purpose, 030 Zoning Districts and Boundaries, 040 Principal and Conditional Uses, 045 PD Overlay Districts, 050 Conditional Uses, 060 Nonconforming Uses, 070 Appeals and Variances, 080 Waivers, 090 Amendments, 100 Wireless Telecommunications, 110–112 Home Occupation — per the Internet Archive's capture of the Town's now-defunct myaultgov.org portal) or on the Town's Forms & Permits directory (aultcolorado.gov/formsandpermits, which lists only Building, ROW, Fence, Special Event, Sign, Business & Sales Tax, Contractor, Home-Based Business, Marijuana, and Mobile Vendor permits/licenses)
- Zoning Code Section 16.03.060 ('Nonconforming Uses – Buildings') is the closest analog found: a lawful nonconforming use, building, sign, lot, or activity existing before the current zoning code may continue, EXCEPT that (1) if discontinued for six (6) months, the use may not be reestablished and any future use must conform to current zoning; (2) a nonconforming use or building may not be altered, extended, or restored (ordinary repairs/maintenance excepted); (3) a nonconforming building damaged by fire or other cause may be restored to its original condition only if work commences within six (6) months of the damage; (4) an unsafe nonconforming building may be ordered replaced, strengthened, or restored by the Building Official
- Certain use changes require a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission under Zoning Code Section 16.03.050 if the new use is classified as a 'conditional use' rather than a 'use by right' in the applicable zoning district — no separate fee or numeric review timeline for this conditional-use process was found in the recovered chapter text
- If a change of use involves construction, remodeling, alteration, or a change in occupancy classification, the ordinary SAFEbuilt-administered Building Permit process applies instead (see the residential-addition-remodel and commercial-tenant-improvement entries); the only documented Certificate-of-Occupancy reference anywhere in this record is the Health Department sign-off required for restaurant/commercial-kitchen tenant finishes before CO issuance
- Contact Ault Town Hall (970-834-2844) directly to confirm current practice for any change-of-use question, since no standalone process, application, or fee for this specific scenario is published anywhere in the Town's available materials
Required documents
- OptionalNone published specifically for a standalone change-of-use / zoning Certificate of Occupancy permitNo such application, checklist, or fee schedule appears on the Town's Forms & Permits directory, Planning & Zoning page, or in the archived Zoning Code. Contact Town Hall (970-834-2844) directly.
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (Title 15/SAFEbuilt process, if construction or remodel accompanies the use change)The Town's ordinary SAFEbuilt-administered Building Permit process applies if the change of use also involves construction, remodeling, or alteration work — see the residential-addition-remodel and commercial-tenant-improvement entries in this record.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of use / zoning Certificate of Occupancy fee | No fee is published anywhere for a standalone change-of-use or zoning-level Certificate of Occupancy process, because no such standalone process itself was found to be published — confirmed by direct… Show full citationHideNo fee is published anywhere for a standalone change-of-use or zoning-level Certificate of Occupancy process, because no such standalone process itself was found to be published — confirmed by direct reading of the archived Zoning Code (Chapter 16.03) and the Town's live Forms & Permits directory, 2026-08-13. Genuinely unpublished, not an oversight. |
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