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Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit in Dacono, Colorado

Colorado is a home-rule state with no statewide fire code floor, so the authority governing fire sprinkler and alarm work varies from town to town. Dacono has no Town-run fire department: fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection are performed by Mountain View Fire Rescue (Mountain View Fire Protection District), a special district under Title 32, C.R.S., whose service area includes Dacono per the District's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' page. Dacono's Ordinance 1010 (adopted on second reading March 23, 2026) ratifies the District's October 14, 2025 resolution adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with amendments, and formally designates Mountain View Fire Protection District as the City's fire-code 'Code Compliance Agency.' The facts below come from the City's adopted ordinance and the District's own application form and fee schedule.

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When you need this permit

  • Mountain View Fire Protection District ('Mountain View Fire Rescue,' 3561 N. Stagecoach Road, Longmont, CO 80504) is Dacono's fire-code compliance agency. Dacono's Ordinance 1010 (adopted 2nd reading March 23, 2026) amends Dacono Municipal Code Sec. 18-70/18-73 to state that the Fire District 'shall be the code compliance agency' and that its Life Safety Division official is 'the fire code official,' and Mountain View Fire Rescue's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' webpage names Dacono among its served communities
  • Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with District amendments: Mountain View Fire Protection District's Board of Directors adopted a Resolution on October 14, 2025 adopting/amending the 2024 IFC; Dacono Ordinance 1010 ratifies this by reference, replacing the prior 2018 IFC edition ('Any reference to the Fire Code within this Article shall be to the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code'), effective from the Ordinance's second reading, March 23, 2026
  • Fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection for sprinkler and alarm systems are handled DIRECTLY by Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division (303-772-0710, prevention@mvfpd.org) -- NOT by the City of Dacono or SAFEbuilt, which administer the separate general Building Permit
  • Application for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue's own PDF form, read directly) is required for Fire Alarm System work (New/Alteration), Sprinkler System work (New/Alteration/Other, contractor license number required), Hood Extinguishing Systems, Spray Booths, Other Extinguishing Systems, Tank Installation/Removal, plus Site Development, Building & Floor Plans, and Tenant Finish plan review; plans must be submitted in legible electronic format, and all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval Contractor
  • The District's own Application for Plan Review form states in bold: 'A MINIMUM OF 10 BUSINESS DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEW' -- a published floor, not a guaranteed ceiling
  • Fire protection system (sprinkler, alarm, standpipe) plan review, permit, and inspection fees are assessed at a rate of 0.025 times the total project value (materials and labor), with a $110.00 minimum fee, per Mountain View Fire Rescue's own Life Safety Division Fee Schedule (approved by the District's Board of Directors September 19, 2023)
  • Building-permit-side fire protection plans (stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer) may separately be required as part of the City/SAFEbuilt Building Permit submittal for the associated construction project when a sprinkler system is part of a project's design -- already documented in the residential-building-permit entry; this is a separate requirement from, and in addition to, the District's own fire-code plan review

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Fee schedule

Fire Protection System Plan Review, Permit, and Inspection FeeMountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, approved by the Board of Directors September 19, 2023
0.025 x total project value (materials and labor), $110.00 minimum
Any inspection not explicitly listedMountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, Inspection Service Billing Rates
$110.00/hour
Fire alarm equipment system malfunction inspectionAssessed for equipment/system malfunctions over three per location (uncorrected within 48 hours) or over ten responses per calendar year
$150.00/alarm
Reinspection of a failed inspectionMountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, Inspection Service Billing Rates — minimum one-hour charge per inspector
$165.00/hour, one-hour minimum
Inspections outside normal District business hoursMountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, Inspection Service Billing Rates — minimum two-hour charge per inspector
$165.00/hour, two-hour minimum
Work performed without a permitLife Safety Division Fee Schedule, Plan Review and Permit Fees section
50% premium over the normal fee

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire District Plan Review

    Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division reviews fire protection, sprinkler and alarm plans under the 2024 International Fire Code; the District's own form states a minimum of 10 business days is required for this review.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Fire Alarm Test

    On-site final inspection; all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval per the District's Application for Plan Review form

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

Tips

  • Fire sprinkler/alarm work in Dacono is reviewed entirely outside the City/SAFEbuilt building-permit process -- apply directly to Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division (prevention@mvfpd.org, 303-772-0710), and budget for both that District review and any separate City Building Permit needed for the underlying construction.
  • Dacono's Ordinance 1010 is specific about fire code: it names the Fire District as the 'Code Compliance Agency,' adopts the 2024 IFC effective March 23, 2026 (on second reading), and sets a conflict rule that the more stringent code governs where the IFC and the IBC/IRC disagree. Design to the 2024 IFC, and expect the stricter provision to win on any conflict.
  • Budget on the 0.025 x project-valuation formula with a $110 floor, and plan for at least a 10-business-day plan review turnaround -- the District's own stated figure is a minimum, not a guaranteed maximum.

Frequently asked questions

Dacono requires a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit for: Mountain View Fire Protection District ('Mountain View Fire Rescue,' 3561 N. Stagecoach Road, Longmont, CO 80504) is Dacono's fire-code compliance agency. Dacono's Ordinance 1010 (adopted 2nd reading March 23, 2026) amends Dacono Municipal Code Sec. 18-70/18-73 to state that the Fire District 'shall be the code compliance agency' and that its Life Safety Division official is 'the fire code official,' and Mountain View Fire Rescue's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' webpage names Dacono among its served communities; Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with District amendments: Mountain View Fire Protection District's Board of Directors adopted a Resolution on October 14, 2025 adopting/amending the 2024 IFC; Dacono Ordinance 1010 ratifies this by reference, replacing the prior 2018 IFC edition ('Any reference to the Fire Code within this Article shall be to the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code'), effective from the Ordinance's second reading, March 23, 2026; Fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection for sprinkler and alarm systems are handled DIRECTLY by Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division (303-772-0710, prevention@mvfpd.org) -- NOT by the City of Dacono or SAFEbuilt, which administer the separate general Building Permit; Application for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue's own PDF form, read directly) is required for Fire Alarm System work (New/Alteration), Sprinkler System work (New/Alteration/Other, contractor license number required), Hood Extinguishing Systems, Spray Booths, Other Extinguishing Systems, Tank Installation/Removal, plus Site Development, Building & Floor Plans, and Tenant Finish plan review; plans must be submitted in legible electronic format, and all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval; The District's own Application for Plan Review form states in bold: 'A MINIMUM OF 10 BUSINESS DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEW' -- a published floor, not a guaranteed ceiling; Fire protection system (sprinkler, alarm, standpipe) plan review, permit, and inspection fees are assessed at a rate of 0.025 times the total project value (materials and labor), with a $110.00 minimum fee, per Mountain View Fire Rescue's own Life Safety Division Fee Schedule (approved by the District's Board of Directors September 19, 2023); Building-permit-side fire protection plans (stamped by a Colorado-licensed engineer) may separately be required as part of the City/SAFEbuilt Building Permit submittal for the associated construction project when a sprinkler system is part of a project's design -- already documented in the residential-building-permit entry; this is a separate requirement from, and in addition to, the District's own fire-code plan review. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) at 303-833-2317 before starting work.

In Dacono, the published Fire Protection System Plan Review, Permit, and Inspection Fee is: 0.025 x total project value (materials and labor), $110.00 minimum. Additional published fees: Any inspection not explicitly listed — $110.00/hour; Fire alarm equipment system malfunction inspection — $150.00/alarm; Reinspection of a failed inspection — $165.00/hour, one-hour minimum; Inspections outside normal District business hours — $165.00/hour, two-hour minimum; Work performed without a permit — 50% premium over the normal fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Dacono does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) at 303-833-2317 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue); Fire Alarm Test Reports. Depending on your project, Dacono may also ask for: Building Permit Application (City/SAFEbuilt, if part of new construction or a remodel). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Dacono requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system permit, in order: Fire District Plan Review, Final Inspection / Fire Alarm Test. Schedule each through City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) (303-833-2317).

Apply through City of Dacono Community Development Department (building permitting/inspections administered by SAFEbuilt, Inc., the City's contracted third-party building department partner) at 512 Cherry Avenue, Dacono, CO 80514. Phone: 303-833-2317, email: rchavez@daconoco.gov. Office hours: City Hall main line 303-833-2317. Building/code questions directed to SAFEbuilt at 970-545-3512. Inspection scheduling via SAFEbuilt Colorado inspection line 1-888-774-0454, or by emailing windsor@safebuilt.com per the Re-Roof building guide. Primary Community Development contact: Raquel Chavez, Community Development Permit Technician (rchavez@daconoco.gov, 303-833-2317 ext. 128). Community Development Director: Marc Kurbansade, AICP, Deputy City Manager (mkurbansade@daconoco.gov, 303-833-2317).. Official information: https://www.daconoco.gov/875/Building-Codes-Permits.

No. Fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection in Dacono are performed directly by Mountain View Fire Rescue's Life Safety Division, a special fire protection district, not by the City or its SAFEbuilt-contracted building department. Dacono's own Ordinance 1010 formally designates the District as the City's fire-code Code Compliance Agency.

The 2024 International Fire Code, as adopted by Mountain View Fire Protection District's Board of Directors on October 14, 2025 and ratified by the City of Dacono via Ordinance 1010, effective on the ordinance's second reading, March 23, 2026.

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