Existing Buildings

Submitting Remodels, Additions, Tenant Improvements and Change of Use on Existing Buildings

Plans shall be submitted to the Fire District at the same time plans are submitted to the building department for simultaneous review.
Construction reviews are typically completed within 14 days of a complete submittal. A complete set includes drawings, specifications, application, and fee. See application form to the right for additional information.
Special system reviews such as automatic fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, hood suppression system, emergency responder radio systems, etc. are typically completed within 21 days of a complete submittal. A complete submittal includes drawings, specifications, application, and fee. See application form to the right for additional information.
Plans shall be submitted through the application.

Inspections

Durango Fire & Rescue performs fire code compliance inspections in our existing buildings and businesses on a routine, risk-based schedule. However, from time to time, business owners need us to complete an inspection outside of our normally scheduled timeframe for various reasons such as a requirement of another agency.

Helpful Construction Resources

FIRE WATCH PROCEDURES

KNOX BOX REQUIREMENTS

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION RESOURCE LIST

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Project Review Status

See the progress of your Construction Review.

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Adopted Fire Codes

FIRE CODE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

Allow 14 days for review after full submittal, including fees.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Allow 21 days for review after full submittal, including fees.

INSPECTION REQUEST FORM
New Construction/Existing Buildings

Only the owner/tenant/chief administrator of a building or the construction company may request an inspection.

MODIFICATION OR VARIANCE APPLICATION

Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to…

Website Accessibility Statement

Durango Fire & Rescue (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: