All properties under construction in the Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District and throughout Summit County are subject to wildfire-mitigation requirements, as established by Summit County code and adopted by all of the municipalities. This applies to new construction of buildings, expansions/add-ons and renovations that change the footprint of the building, and new or rebuilt decks that have an altered size or footprint.

Wildfire-mitigation permits are required for SFE sign-off on your preliminary building-permit card and may be obtained at our administration building at 0035 County Shops Road in the County Commons near Frisco. Permits cost $150.

At any point after the foundation has been poured -- but before you are ready to seek a certificate of occupancy at the completion of the project -- you will need to schedule a preliminary wildfire-mitigation inspection by calling (970) 262-5100 or filling out a permit application online at Summit Fire & EMS permit application. We strive to schedule inspections within two business days of receiving a request, but please be aware that during the busiest times of year in the summer, the actual inspection may not be conducted for as long as three weeks later.