TLMFPD utilizes the 2003 International Fire Code as the
basis for our inspections.
IFC Codes:
2003 IFC Codes
Amendments: (If building is
within Town limits of Monument or Palmer Lake refer to IFC
2009 edition. All else use IFC 2003 edition).
Multi Jurisdiction
Multi Jurisdiction Amendments 2009
High Pile Storage Commodity
2003
Hazardous Materials Packet
2003
High Pile Storage Commodity 2009
Hazardous Materials Storage Packet 2009
Plan Review Fee Schedule
Residential Fire Sprinkler system Requirements:
Some newly built homes in the Tri-Lakes area are required to
install a residential sprinkler system. All new homes
built in the Wildland Urban-Interface (WUI) area as
determined by the El Paso County Regional Building
Department using the Geographic Information System mapping
since April , 2008 may be required to install sprinkler
system. One and two family homes with a square
footage of 3,600 to 6,000 to have a system installed with
one exception. El Paso County Land Use Code requires
all new homes built within the WUI area to mitigate the
property 30 ft. out from the exterior walls 360
degrees. If the builder and /or homeowner mitigate
1.5. times the 30 ft. to equal 45 ft., then the fire
sprinkler system will not be required. Any new home
with 6,001 sq. ft or greater whether in the WUI area or not
must have a sprinkler system installed. Please refer
to NFPA.org for further information.
Burn Permits: Controlled burns need TLMFPD burn permits. Contact Fire
Marshal Kauffman at 719-484-0911 for a permit, during the
week Mon-Fri 8am-4:30 pm. In addition, it is
required that a permit be obtained from Colorado State
Health Department prior to TLMFPD issuing a permit.
Controlled burns shall not be conducted within 50 ft. of
a structure or combustible material. Campfires need to
be at least 25 feet away from structures and/or combustible
material. All need constant attendance until fire is
extinguished. Portable outdoor fireplaces do not need
permits to burn. They shall be used in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated
within 15 ft. of a structure and/or combustible material.
Check our "News" page on this website to assure there is no
fire ban prior to use.
Plan Review
Request:
Please bring plans to Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District Administrative Complex located at 166 Second
Street, Monument, CO 80132. We are open weekdays
8am-4:30am. We have a short
request form to complete as
well. Plans will be returned within ten business days
of submitting the request. Company will be contacted
once plans are approved. Fees must be paid on day of
pick up(Visa, Master Card, check, money order accepted, cash
and American Express not accepted).
Contact Fire Marshal Curtis Kauffman (ckauffman@tri-lakesfire.com)
for further information regarding any questions @ (719)
484-0911
