Poudre Fire Authority
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PFA Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction (FPCRR) Division reviews development documents and building permit submittals for projects within its four governmental jurisdictions: City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath, Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, and areas within unincorporated Larimer and Weld Counties. If a project requires development review or building permit in any of these four jurisdictions, PFA must be a part of the review process.
Please check your address to verify that it is within PFA’s jurisdiction Map
City of Fort Collins Development Review 970-221-6689
City of Fort Collins Building Services 970-416-2740
Town of Timnath Planning Services970-224-3211 X 5
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
Fire Codes
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 Fee Schedule
Permit fees are assessed in accordance with our adopted fee schedule. Click Here to access the currently adopted fee schedule
Understanding the Plan Review Process
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.
Getting Started
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
Fire Protection Impairment Guidebook
Construction Permits
Construction Permits Application (Use resources below)
- New Construction/Tenant Finish Checklist
- Underground Fire Lines Submittal Checklist
- Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System
- Alternative Extinguishing Systems
- Fuel Storage and Tank Checklist
- Gas Detection Systems
- Smoke Control Systems
- Solar Photovoltaic/Energy Storage Systems
- Conditional Permit Request
- Temporary Fire Protection for Vacant Space
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms/Detection
- Community Courses and Programs | Poudre Fire Authority
- Propane Cage
- Alternative Methods and Means
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.
