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Firestone building permits
VerifiedFirestone, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference and locally amended as the 'Firestone Building and Construction Code' (FBCC) — Town of Firestone Building Guides page, https://firestoneco.gov/294/Building-Guides, and Ordinance No. 1029, https://firestoneco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/93872018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference and locally amended2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2018 International Fire Code (IFC), per Ordinance No. 1029 chapter list (Chapter 15.32)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference per Ordinance No. 1029 (replacing the previously-adopted 2020 NEC)Ordinance No. 1029 (adopted following a June 21, 2023 public hearing) repealed and reenacted Firestone Municipal Code Chapters 15.04 (IBC), 15.06 (IRC), 15.08 (NEC), 15.10 (IEBC), 15.12 (IFGC), 15.14 (IMC), 15.16 (IPC), 15.18 (IPMC), 15.32 (IFC), 15.20 (ISPSC), and 15.36 (IECC) — source PDF, https://firestoneco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9387/1029-AN-ORDINANCE-OF-THE-BOARD-OF-TRUSTEES-OF-THE-TOWN-OF-FIRESTONE-COLORADO
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes and similar new residential construction in Firestone. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC/IBC as locally amended by Ordinance No. 1029 (the 'Firestone Building and Construction Code'). Plan review/permit administration is handled by Town of Firestone Building Division staff; inspections are performed by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC/IBC as adopted and locally amended by Ordinance No. 1029
- Submittal for residential permits: plans including a site plan, plus the applicable Town Building Guide if the project type has one
- Valuation is determined by square footage and average construction costs per the Town's own fee schedule methodology
- Application submitted via the online portal at citizenserve.com/firestoneco
- A Footing/Foundation Permit for commercial projects only carries an additional flat fee ($2,000 plus $100/hour) for full submittal — not applicable to single-family residential
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
- RequiredSite PlanShowing lot dimensions, existing structures, and utility line locations
- RequiredConstruction Plans / Building Guide SubmittalFull plan set; for common project types the Town's own Building Guide (a Colorado Chapter ICC template) may be used as the basic plan submittal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $2,000 | $80 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025); valuation is determined by square footage and average construction costs |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $80 for the first $2,000 plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,075 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $5,000,001 and over | $20,175 for the first $5,000,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Multifamily / Single-Family Attached unit fee | $475.00 per unit, in addition to the base Building Permit Fee | — |
| Administration Fee: New Single Family Detached / Master Plan | $125.00 | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, and remodels involving structural changes in Firestone. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC as locally amended. Basement Finish/Remodel and Addition are both explicitly listed among the Town's permits requiring plan review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Basement Finish/Remodel and Addition are explicitly listed as requiring plan review on the Town's own fee schedule
- One-Story Addition, Basement Finish, and Detached Garage each have a dedicated Town Building Guide (2018 IRC-based, Colorado Chapter ICC template) covering plan submittal basics: smoke/CO alarm requirements, safety glazing at specified locations, heating in all habitable rooms, and electrical service capacity disclosure
- Window/Door Replacement requiring structural changes also requires plan review (versus the flat-fee non-structural window/door replacement permit)
- A plot/site plan showing dimensions, relationship to existing structures, and utility line locations (electric, gas, sewer, water) is required — Public Service Utility Notification Center of Colorado (1-800-922-1987) can locate underground utility lines
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
- RequiredSite PlanShowing lot dimensions, existing/proposed structures, and utility line locations
- RequiredFloor Plan and Building SectionPer the applicable Town Building Guide (framing member sizes/spacing, insulation values, foundation detail)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based table as new construction) | $80 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Administration Fee: Residential All Other | $25.00 | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical modifications, service upgrades, and panel/meter work in Firestone. Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted. Residential electrical permits are billed on a distinct area-based fee schedule; several standalone electrical items (temporary construction meter, service replacement, mobile home electrical set) carry flat fees.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by reference via Ordinance No. 1029
- A plan review fee of 65% may be required for electrical permits, per the Electrical Permit Fee Table
- Complex electrical systems (health-care facility circuits under NEC Article 517, installations over 1000V, or hazardous-classified locations) require a registered design professional's Electrical Observation with a signed Certificate of Compliance, per Ordinance No. 1029 Section 1704.7 — in addition to standard Building Division/SAFEbuilt inspections
- Electrical fees are pegged to the US Dept of Labor consumer price index for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood and adjust annually per Colorado HB 19-1035
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $141.20 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025), verified against the rendered PDF page image |
| Residential Electrical Permit — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $211.80 | — |
| Residential Electrical Permit — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $282.40 | — |
| Residential Electrical Permit — each additional 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $282.40 plus $14.12 per 100 sq ft | — |
| Temporary Construction Meter 100A-200A 1 Phase | $141.20 | — |
| Electrical Service Replacement 100A-200A 1 Phase | $141.20 | — |
| Electrical Mobile/Modular/Manufactured Home Set | $141.20 | — |
| Solar Install Electrical Permit (residential) | Maximum $500 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 progressive (24-hour inspection delay) | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications, backflow preventers, water heater replacement, and new gas lines in Firestone. Governed by the 2018 IPC and IFGC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2018 IPC and IFGC as adopted by reference via Ordinance No. 1029
- Backflow Preventer (commercial and residential) is a distinct flat-fee permit item
- Residential Water Heater Replacement (tank style only, electric or gas) is a distinct flat-fee permit item
- New Gas Lines and Tankless Water Heater/New Gas Piping are explicitly listed among permits requiring plan review (versus the flat-fee tank-style water heater replacement)
- Gas Load Form guide available on the Town's Building Guides page for gas-line sizing calculations
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
- OptionalGas Load FormRequired for new gas line/gas piping work to size the line per the Town's Gas Load Form guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Water Heater Replacement (Tank Style Only, Electric or Gas) | $141.20 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
| Backflow Preventer / Residential | $100.00 | — |
| Backflow Preventer / Commercial | $225.00 | — |
| Building/Plumbing Permit Fee (general Valuation Chart, for plan-review items like new gas lines/tankless water heaters) | $80 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat fee found published for new gas line/tankless water heater installs beyond plan-review categorization; billed under the general Valuation Chart plus 65% plan review fee |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 progressive (24-hour inspection delay) | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, A/C, and related HVAC equipment installation or replacement in Firestone. Governed by the 2018 IMC and IFGC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2018 IMC and IFGC as adopted by reference via Ordinance No. 1029
- Residential A/C and/or Furnace Replacement is a distinct flat-fee permit item
- New A/C installation additionally requires a companion Residential New A/C Electrical Fee (for the associated electrical disconnect/circuit work) on top of the A/C mechanical fee itself
- Complex mechanical systems (per Ordinance No. 1029 Section 1704.8) may require a registered design professional's Mechanical Observation with a signed report, in addition to standard inspections
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential A/C and/or Furnace Replacement | $132.00 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
| Residential New A/C Electrical Fee plus A/C Fee | $141.20 (electrical portion, in addition to the $132.00 A/C mechanical fee) | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 progressive (24-hour inspection delay) | — |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing in Firestone. Governed by 2018 IRC roofing provisions with a dedicated Town-published Reroof Requirements guide (REV 8.11.23) covering asphalt shingle re-roofing specifics.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Shingle repair or replacement not exceeding 100 sq ft (one square) of covering per building is exempt from permit, per Ordinance No. 1029's amendment to IBC Section 105.2 item 14
- Where the existing roof already has two or more layers of any roof covering, all old material must be removed — roof re-cover (overlay) is NOT allowed in that case (IRC R908.3.1.1)
- Ice barrier is required, extending from the lowest roof edges to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line (IRC R905.1.2)
- Asphalt shingles must be fastened to solidly sheathed decks (R905.2.1); minimum 2:12 (17%) slope required for asphalt shingles (R905.2.2)
- Drip edge required on all edges including rakes, minimum 2-inch overlap (R905.2.8.5); double underlayment required for 2:12 up to 4:12 slopes (Table R905.1.1(2))
- Sidewalls must be step-flashed; continuous flashing at sidewalls is not acceptable (R905.2.8.3)
- Roofing material must be rated for 115 mph sustained wind per IRC Table R301.2(1).1 / Table R905.2.4.1
- Homeowners may pull the roof permit without a contractor's license only if the house is their primary residence and no contractor performs the work
- OSHA-approved ladders required for inspection access to the roof; telescoping ladders are NOT acceptable
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roof - Shingle | $132.00 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
| Residential Re-Siding | $132.00 | Listed on the same fee line as re-roofing in the Miscellaneous Permits table |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 progressive (24-hour inspection delay) | — |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installation in Firestone. Governed by the 2018 IBC/IRC and 2023 NEC as locally adopted. The Town publishes a dedicated 'PV Solar Detach-Reset Process' guide for re-roofing under existing solar arrays, and solar installs carry a capped electrical permit fee distinct from the general residential electrical fee table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar Install Electrical Permit fee is capped at a maximum of $500 for residential and $1,000 for commercial, regardless of system size, per the Electrical Permit Fee Table
- A dedicated 'PV Solar Detach-Reset Process' guide governs the process for detaching and resetting solar panels (e.g., to allow a reroof underneath an existing array) — available on the Town's Building Guides page
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted for electrical scope, and 2018 IBC/IRC for structural/roof-mounting scope
Required documents
- RequiredSolar/PV Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
- OptionalPV Solar Detach-Reset Process DocumentationRequired when detaching/resetting an existing solar array (e.g., for a reroof underneath it)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Install Electrical Permit (residential) | Maximum $500 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
| Solar Install Electrical Permit (commercial) | Maximum $1,000 | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential demolition in Firestone, listed as a distinct flat-fee permit item on the Town's Building Division Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Residential Demolition Permit is a distinct flat-fee line item on the Town's Building Division Fee Schedule
- No demolition-specific plan-review requirement was found published beyond the standard permit application
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Demolition Permit | $132.00 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential fences under 6 feet in Firestone, listed as a distinct flat-fee permit item. No published guide or fee was found specifically for retaining walls, so this entry is scoped to fences only, per the genuinely-sourced fee schedule line item.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Residential Fence <6' is a distinct flat-fee line item on the Town's Building Division Fee Schedule
- No specific published requirement was found for fences 6 feet or taller, or for retaining walls, on the Town's own site during this extraction — do not assume the same flat fee applies to taller fences or retaining walls without confirming with the Building Division
Required documents
- RequiredFence Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Fence <6' | $132.00 | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025) |
EV Charger / Energy Storage System (ESS) Permit
VerifiedFirestone publishes a dedicated 'Firestone Single Family EV Car Charger and/or Energy Storage System' requirements guide (Rev 3.26.2024), distinct from its general Building Guides. New residential EV charging systems and/or energy storage systems use an 'RES inspection type' for all inspections, with specific plan-review submittal items, a 2023-code local amendment requiring a heat detector interconnected to the home's smoke detector system when an attached garage has an EV charger (per NFPA 70 Article 625), and detailed ESS placement/energy-rating rules (IRC Section R327, locally amended). Billed under the same area-based Residential Electrical Permit fee table documented in the electrical-permit entry — no distinct EV/ESS fee line was found on the Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submit for plan review: (1) an electrical load calculation for the existing electrical panel, (2) specification documentation for the equipment to be installed, (3) a floor plan showing the location of the proposed equipment and the interconnected heat detector, and (4) a wiring diagram indicating point of connection, overcurrent protection, and wiring sizes/methods
- Firestone 2023 Code Amendment to IRC R314.2.3: when an attached garage has an EV Power Transfer System car charger installed per NFPA 70 Article 625, a heat detector shall be wired to the home's smoke detector system
- ESS-specific rules (IRC Section R327, as locally amended): ESS must be listed/labeled per UL 9540 (exempt if listed for residential use and under 1 kWh); individual units maximum 20 kWh; aggregate ratings capped at 40 kWh in utility closets/basements/storage, 80 kWh in garages/exterior walls/outdoors on the ground; minimum 3-foot separation between individual units; specific allowed locations (detached garages/accessory structures, attached garages on exterior walls only, or outdoors 3+ feet from doors/windows) with ESS prohibited in sleeping rooms or closets/spaces opening into sleeping rooms
- Garage walls/ceilings require minimum 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board per Firestone's amended IRC Table R302.6 dwelling-garage separation table
- Firestone-reviewed, stamped plans (printed from the online portal) and the permit card MUST be on-site for every required inspection — no inspection will be made without these
- A document on company letterhead, signed by the master electrician, confirming all lugs and terminals were torqued to manufacturer specifications is required at inspection
Required documents
- RequiredFirestone Single Family EV Car Charger and/or Energy Storage System (Building Guide, Rev 3.26.2024)Town of Firestone's dedicated EV/ESS requirements document: plan-review submittal checklist, 2023 code amendments (heat detector interconnection, ESS locations/energy ratings/spacing), and inspection checklist
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Online Portal)Submitted via citizenserve.com/firestoneco, same portal used for the general electrical-permit entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit fee applies (area-based; no distinct EV/ESS line) | $141.20 (not more than 1,000 sq ft) to $282.40 (1,501-2,000 sq ft), plus $14.12 per additional 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft — same area-based table as the electrical-permit entry | Town of Firestone Building Division Fee Schedule (REV 01.2025); no separate EV charger or ESS fee line item was found on the fee schedule — EV/ESS installation is billed under the same Residential Electrical Permit table |
Sources & verification
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