Town of Timnath Building Services 970-449-4639

Larimer County Planning Division 970-498-7679

Larimer County Building Division 970-498-7700

Weld County Planning and Development Division 970-400-6100

For most proposed commercial and residential developments, new buildings and building additions, the first step is for the applicant to receive approval of planning documents, which include site development plans, plats and public improvement construction plans, and then approval of building permit construction drawings.

It is the responsibility of the applicant and his/her contractors to be familiar with the adopted codes that apply to their project. Please make sure if there is any confusion or uncertainty about the requirements for your project, you contact PFA to discuss your specific project requirements as early as possible to avoid project delays. 

Click here for the currently adopted code and local amendments.

Permit fees are assessed in accordance with our adopted fee schedule. Click Here to access the currently adopted fee schedule

Commercial projects and residential sprinklers (13D) within PFA’s jurisdiction require a plan review and a series of inspections as part of the building and occupancy permit process. These reviews and inspections ensure the safety of the finished building.

PFA works closely with contractors to make the plan review process as easy as possible. Our goal is to get your project approved quickly, and to catch problems early when they're easy to fix.

Below is a list of requirements and links that FPCRR Division reviews and issues, as well as some additional information useful for construction projects in our jurisdiction.  Please call (970) 416-2891 if you have questions or need additional information.

Construction-Contractor Guidebook

Minimum Contractor Qualifications Guidebook

Construction Permits

Construction Permits Application (Use resources below)       

• • New Construction/Tenant Finish Checklist
  • Underground Fire lines
    • Underground Fire Lines Submittal Checklist
  • Sprinkler Systems
    • Type 13 and 13R Submittal Checklist
    • Type 13D Submittal Checklist
    • Sprinkler Scope of Work Letter Requirements
  • Fire Alarm Systems
    • Fire Alarm Submittal Checklist
    • Alarm Scope of Work Letter Requirements
  • Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System
    • ERCES Submittal Checklist
  • Alternative Extinguishing Systems
    • Alternative Extinguishing Systems Submittal Checklist
    • Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems Scope of Work Letter Requirements
  • Solar Photovoltaic/Energy Storage Systems
  • Fuel Storage and Tank Permits
    • Fuel Storage and Tank Checklist
  • Gas Detection Systems
    • CO₂ Beverage Dispensing System
    • CO₂ Beverage Dispensing System Scope of Work Letter Requirements
    • Oxygen Depletion System
    • CO₂ Enrichment System
  • Smoke Control Systems
  • Propane Cage

• Alternative Methods and Means
  • AMM Request form

Commercial Knox Boxes must be ordered through Knox Box Directly  

Please follow the recommended series specified on your permit and order directly from http://www.knoxbox.com/

You will need to choose "Poudre Fire Authority" as the Fire Department.  You will receive confirmation after ordering.   Turn-around time from ordering is approximately 5-7 business days.

Knox-Box® Placement Suggestions:

Main entrance

• Place no higher than six (6) feet
• Will not be hidden by vegetation
• Visible from street (not on back side of column)

For unusual circumstances, call Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction (970) 416-2891.