Fire prevention is the most important non-firefighting or non-EMS activity performed by firefighters.
Most fires are caused by unsafe or careless acts, equipment failure, arson, or acts of nature. Many fires can be prevented by teaching safe behaviors and eliminating unsafe conditions.
Fire Prevention includes the range of activities that are intended to prevent the outbreak of fires or limit the consequences if a fire does occur by limiting the loss of life or property. These activities include education, engineering, inspection, enforcement, and investigation
The New Construction Section is responsible for working with developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that adequate fire department access and water supply is provided for new and newly expanded facilties; fire protection equipment and devices are properly installed; and processes are properly protected. Once in place, installations are inspected for compliance with the approved plans. There are many reasons for requiring construction permits and the review of plans by local government; community safety, property conservation, firefighter and emergency responder safety, and assurance that applicable fire codes are met. The most fundamental reason is COMMUNITY SAFETY.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL
Project Information Sheet
Infrastructure / Site Plan
Building Plans
THE FOLLOWING PLANS ARE REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE
Fire Alarm System Plans
Fire Suppression System Plans
Hood Suppression System Plans
** Plans need to be NICET III or greater - Designed and Stamped **
The Fire Prevention Bureau prefers all plan submittals to be electronic format. Hard copies may be needed upon request from plan reviewers.
Our fire inspectors respond to a broad range of requests for fire and life safety services. Guidance is provided on interpretation and application of the fire code for new and existing businesses.
Fire inspectors respond to requests for general fire inspections, citizen concerns regarding possible unsafe conditions or fire code violations, and interact with other City of Durango and La Plata County departments to help citizens with code related issues.
Commercial Code Compliance Inspections
Conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau
* Pre-purchase Inspections
* Regular and Ongoing Inspections
* Requested Inspections - complaints, occupancy violations, hazardous materials violations
* Annual Inspections - fire alarms, sprinkler systems, hood suppression systems, etc.
City of Durango - Business License
REQUIRES A FULL FIRE INSPECTION
Please contact the Durango City Clerk at 970-375-5010
La Plata County - Land Use Permission
REQUIRES A FULL FIRE INSPECTION
Please contact the La Plata County Community Development Services at 970-382-6263
All fires are investigated to determine their cause and origin. Fire investigation aids prevention efforts by indicating problem areas that may require additional educational efforts of legislation to correct deficiences. Our fire investigators work along with local law enforcement, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and insurance companies.
Contact Fire Investigations at
970-382-6029
