Permits and Applications

General Applications

The Montrose Fire Protection District requires permits and inspection of fire protection system installations as well as some hazardous operations and some hazardous conditions within the fire district. A permit fee payment is required at time of permit application. In addition fees are charged for copies of reports and photos as well as for requested emergency apparatus standby and required fire watch personnel.

Fee Schedule

Fire Alarm System

The installation of all fire alarm systems as well as changes made to fire alarm systems in commercial building require a permit. Submit your plans with the required application for review and permitting prior to installation. Installation is required as per NFPA 72

Fire Alarm System Application

Sprinkler System

The installation of all fire protection sprinkler systems as well as changes made to fire protection sprinkler systems require a permit. Submit plans with the required application for review and permitting prior to installation. You must be registered contractor with the Colorado Division of Fire Safety to install or work on fire protection sprinkler systems within the Montrose Fire Protection District. Installation is required as per NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D

Sprinkler System Application

Under Ground Fire Line

A permit is required for the installation of underground fire lines. You must be registered contractor with the Colorado Division of Fire Safety to install or work on underground fire lines within the Montrose Fire Protection District. Installation is required as per NFPA 24.
The following check list will be used during inspection.

1. Proper Kick blocks in place at every change of direction. (Exception: not required with the use of Mega Lugs)
2. Mechanical joint at the riser have proper all thread rods installed. (Exception: not required with the use of Mega Lugs)
3. Ductile Iron pipe must be bagged with minimum 6-mil plastic.
4. 200 lbs  2-hour hydrostatic test.
5. Flush completed at the following flow rates

Pipe Size	Flow Rate/Gallons Per Minute
4	390
6	880
8	1560
10	2440
12	3520

Under Ground Fire Line Application

Kitchen Hood & Duct Suppression System

All commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapor are required to have a kitchen hood & duct suppression system. A permit is required before installation.

Kitchen Hood & Duct Suppression System Permit Application

Other Types of Fire Protection Systems

The installation of fire protection systems other than water based sprinkler systems, kitchen hood systems also require a permit and inspection

Other types of Fire Protection Systems Permit Application

Fireworks

A permit must be obtained for the Sale or Public Display of fireworks within the Montrose Fire Protection District. (See submittal requirements on application)

Fireworks Sales Application

Fireworks Sales Permit Application

Fireworks Display Permit Application

Fireworks Display Permit Application

Misc Applications

Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank Instillation / Removal

A permit must be obtained prior to the installation or removal of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks.

Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank Instillation Permit Application

Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank Removal Permit Application

Explosive – Blasting Agents Use

A permit is required for use of explosive and blasting agents within the Montrose Fire Protection District. Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code governs the use of explosives and will be used when issuing permits and inspecting blast sites. (See submittal requirements on application)

Blasting Agent Use Permit Application

Propane Exchange Facility

The installation of a new Propane Exchange Facility requires permitting and inspection.

Propane Exchange Facility Permit Application