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Frequently Asked Questions
- How often will a fire inspector show up to perform an inspection?
- Do I need a permit from Fire Prevention Services?
- Where do I go to get a permit?
- What are the permit fees?
- How do I schedule an inspection?
- Is my building permit from the Building Department the same as a fire permit?
- What are your policies regarding plans and permit submittals and building permit applications?
- What is an approved fire pit?
- Kitchen hood cleaning service contacts
- Who can I contact to have my fire extinguisher serviced?
- Alarm inspection checklist
- Sprinkler inspection checklist
- Kitchen Hood inspection checklist
How often will a fire inspector show up to perform an inspection? (BSEP)
In 1994, Fire Prevention started a Building Safety Education Program (BSEP) to inspect all commercial establishments in the City of Steamboat Springs. Our mission statement is: To maintain a fire safe community by minimizing life and property loss in the City of Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Springs Fire Protection District through education and prevention.
The program has three simple goals:
1. To accomplish safety and code compliance through awareness and education.
2. Strive for cooperation and reasonable compliance.
3. To empower building owners/managers to maintain fire safe buildings for their employees and the public alike.
You can expect a fire inspector to perform fire code inspections annually. To help you understand the items Fire Prevention Services is looking for, we have prepared a Pre-Inspection Guideline.
The form that the fire inspector will use at the time of inspection is a Fire Code Inspection Report. You will be given a copy to retain for your records. We have also created a list of Common Violations and the fire codes they pertain to.
You can look at and download these and additional forms by clicking on our “Forms” page in this website.
Do I need a permit from Fire Prevention Services?
You need a permit from Fire Prevention Services if you are installing, adding to or modifying, a fire alarm system, sprinkler system, commercial kitchen hood system or for special activities such as recreational burning, tents and canopies, fireworks, blasting and open flame.
Recreational burning of any type within the city limits and in the Steamboat Springs Rural Fire Protection District (SSRFPD) requires a permit from Fire Prevention Services. This includes recreational fires in store bought fire appliances. Gas and/or charcoal barbeque grills do not require permits. The permit process allows the Fire Inspector to visually inspect the apparatus to be used for burning as well as the surrounding area. The inspection is done for safety purposes. At this time in the City, permits are only being issued for recreational burning in approved fire pits. In the SSRFPD, recreational and open burning is allowed with appropriate permits. Also, once a permit is issued it can be revoked if you are burning outside the scope of your permit and/or in an unsafe manner. A $25.00 permit fee applies and the permit is good for a 6 month period from the date of issuance.
Tents over 200 square feet and canopies over 400 square feet for commercial use within the city limits and in the SSRFPD require a permit and inspection from Fire Prevention Services. The permit fee varies based on the size of the tent or canopy.
You can look at and download Tent Permit forms.
Other activities performed within city limits and in the SSRFPD that require permits are fireworks (display and/or retail), and explosives or blasting.
You can look at and download these and additional forms by clicking on our “Forms” page in this website.
Where do I go to get a permit?
Permits can be downloaded, completed, and approved by Fire Prevention Services. Permits can also be obtained at Fire Prevention Services and approved.
Our office is located at 927 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO.
For more information contact the division's Fire Technician at 970.871.8216
or email Amanda Brown, Fire Technician .
You can look at and download Permit forms by clicking on our “Forms” page in this website.
The permit fees for fire alarm, sprinkler and commercial kitchen hood systems are based upon valuation.
View the permit fee schedule.
Special activity permit fees are based upon the activity.
View the special activity permit fee schedule.
You can view and download these fee schedules and additional documents under the “Forms” section of this website.
How do I schedule an inspection?
To schedule an inspection contact the Fire Technician at 970-871-8216 or email Amanda Brown, Fire Technician .
Please note that inspections require 24 hours advance notice. Inspections are performed on a first come, first served basis, however, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests.
When requesting an inspection by e-mail or telephone you will need to provide your company's name, a contact person and phone number, the job name, your fire permit number, the type of inspection requested and the dates you are requesting.
Is my building permit from the Building Department the same as a fire permit?
No. The building permit does not include the fire alarm system, sprinkler system or hood system. Those require a separate permit that is issued by Fire Prevention Services.
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What are your policies regarding plans and permit submittals and building permit applications?
Please view Plans and Permit Policy here.
You can look at and download these and additional forms by clicking on our “Forms” page in this website.
Construction:
1. Pit must be buried at least 8 inches deep in the ground.
2. Diameter of the pit shall be no more than 3 feet.
3. Must be constructed of brick, concrete or steel. Rock is accepted as long as there is not an air gap between the rocks. The gaps must be filled with concrete.
4. A lip of 6 inches must be above ground using any of the construction materials listed above.
Inspection:
1. Fire pits must be inspected by Fire Prevention Services after construction is complete and prior to burning.
2. Download a fire pit permit in the “Forms” section of this website and see what the inspector will be looking for.
Notification:
1. Routt County Dispatch should be notified by calling (970) 879-1110 before and after each burn.
An alternative to building your own fire/barbecue pit is to purchase an approved fire ring or fire pit.
Kitchen hood cleaning service contacts
Yes. You may view Kitchen hood cleaning service contacts here.
Who can I contact to have my fire extinguisher serviced?
Please call:
• Routt Fire & Safety (970) 879-3732
• Tri County Fire Extinguishers 800-640-4007
• Or check your local yellow pages.