Permits

Summit Fire & EMS issues permits in conjunction with the community development departments of Summit County and the towns of Frisco and Silverthorne. The Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District  covers Summit County north of Farmer's Korner/Summit High School to the Grand County line, and from the Eisenhower Tunnel to Vail Pass, including Montezuma, Heeney, Copper Mountain, Dillon and Keystone. 

    Summit Fire & EMS codes and fees 

    Summit Fire & EMS Fee Schedule

    International Fire Code as adopted by Summit Fire & EMS

    Additional codes and policies:

     

    Inspection Request
    If you have an existing SF&EMS permit and need an inspection
    text: Apply for Permit / Permit Sign-off / Wildfire Mitigation
    To obtain an SF&EMS permit for fire- and life-safety requirements, as well as wildfire mitigation for new construction
    Text: Backyard Campfires - Apply Now
    FREE backyard (recreational) campfire permits for SF&EMS district residents

     

    Permits from Summit Fire & EMS are required for the following projects:

    • New residential construction and additions
    • Sprinklers and monitored alarms
    • Commercial construction, including tenant finish and remodels
    • Change of use in business establishments
    • Tents and special events
    • Food trucks
    • Backyard campfires
    • Pile burns 

    Click here for pre-application checklists.

    Inspections 

    Refer to our Business Resource List, as that may be able to assist you in obtaining items needed for compliance with your inspections.

    • Inspections should be requested at least two business days in advance and can be requested by clicking on the "Inspection Request' box above or by calling the Summit Fire & EMS inspection-request line at (970) 262-5215. Any other informal requests may not be honored.
    • Each permitted contractor must request inspections of that contractor’s specific work.
    • Fire sprinkler and alarm final inspections shall be coordinated and scheduled for the same time.
    • Any incomplete inspections will be subject to a reinspection fee.
    • Cancellation of scheduled inspections within 24 hours may be subject to a reinspection fee.
    • Any contractor requesting an inspection must provide the necessary testing supplies.
    • No work shall be performed without an approved set of plans.
    • All fire-system piping and wiring must be visible for a proper inspection.
    • Certification letters are required before any system receives final approval.
    Drawings 
    • Application requirements include one digital copy, submitted as a .pdf file with the permit application. 
    • Minimum acceptable scale is 1/8 inch to the foot.
    • Name, complete address, and telephone number of owner representative and installing contractor shall be furnished with drawings.
    • Name, physical and mailing address of project shall be furnished with drawings.
    • Contractor’s license classification and number shall be stamped on drawings.
    • Equipment data sheets for each device must be submitted with applicable information highlighted.
    • All symbols should adhere to NFPA 170.
    • Ceiling heights and ceiling detail shall be shown.
    • Square footage shall be shown.
    • Any missing or inaccurate information may lead to the rejection of the plans and a resubmittal fee may be charged.