Chaffee County Fire Prevention Division treats fire suppression (sprinkler) and fire alarm plan reviews as separate and distinct from other plan reviews, meaning there are separate processes and fees. Separately, commercial kitchen hoods do not require a plan review if a pre-engineered and listed system is used.  

1. Fire Alarm Reviews. The Fire Prevention Division conducts all stages of fire alarm system reviews, including a plan review, rough-in inspection, and final acceptance.  Alarm plans must be stamped by a NICET level 3, and install must be completed by a NICET level 2 or higher. Credentials may be requested for our examination during our on-site inspections. IFC 2021 and NFPA 72 are the applicable codes. 
2. Sprinkler System Reviews. The Fire Prevention Division does not currently offer sprinkler system plan reviews, or on site acceptance testing. If a sprinkler system is required, the builder/designer needs to reach out to the State of Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) for plan review and testing, or alternatively can hire a state certified third party contractor to perform this role.
3. Commercial Kitchen Hoods. The Fire Prevention Division does offer acceptance testing of Commercial Kitchen Hoods. 
4. Fees: 
   • Fire Alarm System Plan Review - Fee is separate from the building plan review fee. These fees include (1) plan review, issuance of fire alarm permit, a rough-in inspection, and acceptance test. Additional reviews or inspections shall be charged at a $50 hourly rate. 
     1. 10 or fewer devices   $150
     2. 11-20 devices                $200
     3. 21-50 devices                $250 
     4. 50+ devices                      $300 + $5 per additional devie. 
   • Commercial Kitchen Hood System Acceptance Test
     1. $100 in addition to any other plan review fees.