|
  
  
Questions about a camp or bon fire? Click HERE
What
if? This is the question that we as Americans find ourselves
asking more and more. What if my home catches fire? What if
I crash my car? What if I am caught in a community emergency
like a terrorist attack? Here at PVFD we ask the same
questions, and we spend a great deal of time preparing for
the thousands of "what if" situations that we might
encounter. We are equipped and trained to help you in a
pinch, but there is a lot that you can do beforehand to
assure the safety of your family, neighbors, and customers.
We like to operate under the old principal "An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure." On this page you will
find resources that you can use to get ahead of the game.
For
Kids
Camp Fires / Open
Burning
Camp fires (Recreational Fires)
are allowed and do not require a permit as long as they
comply with the requirements below:
-
Must be no larger than 3ft in
diameter with a pile height of 2ft or less
-
May only burn Class A
materials (Wood/Paper)
-
May NOT burn trash
-
Must be AT LEAST 25ft from
any structure or combustible material
-
Must be attended at all times
while burning
-
Must have an appropriate
method of extinguishment present at all times
Bon Fires are allowed BY PERMIT
ONLY. Bon fires must abide by the same requirements as a
Recreational Fire listed above with the following
exceptions:
If we receive complaints about
your fire or it's smoke, we will extinguish it.
Burning of trash, slash, stumps, weeds, or vegetation is PROHIBITED
Failure to comply with these
requirements could result in a fine, citation, or both.
Fire Safety
Presentations
Click "Open" when prompted
Download Powerpoint Viewer HERE
Business Fire Safety
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts life
safety evaluations of businesses in the district once per
year. The inspectors look for violations of the adopted fire
code (International Fire Code-2009 edition). This code is
adopted to regulate and enhance fire safety features of
local businesses. For information on how to improve the
safety of your business click on the link below.
Business Fire Safety
Tips
NOTE: Some fees and fines apply
to business evaluations. Please see the chart below for more
information.
Permits
The adopted fire code (International Fire
Code-2009 edition) requires permits to be issued for certain
activities conducted in the district. We issue two types of
permits:
-
Operational Permits:
Obtained to conduct certain events in the district. Cost is $50
The
following permits shall be issued pursuant to section 105.6 of
the 2009 International Fire Code. The following list represents
common projected operations and is not all inclusive. The Fire
Prevention Division may issue additional permits not listed here
pursuant to section 105.6 of the Fire Code.
-
Explosives:
An
operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage,
handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives,
explosive materials, fireworks or pyrotechnic special
effects within the scope of Chapter 33 of the 2009
International Fire Code. (valid until revoked)
-
Open
Burning: An
operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street,
alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions
and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
(Issued Per Occurrence)
Exception:
Recreational fires.
-
Hazardous materials:
An
operational permit is required to store, transport on site,
dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.20 (See Appendix A) (Valid
until revoked)
-
Open
flames and candles:
An
operational permit is required to use open flames or candles
in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of
restaurants or drinking establishments. (Valid until
revoked)
-
Liquid-
or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings:
An
operational permit is required to display, operate or
demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or
equipment in assembly buildings. (Issued Per Occurrence)
-
Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies:
An
operational permit is required to operate an air-supported
temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in
excess of 200 square feet (19 m2), or a canopy in excess of
400 square feet (37 m2.) (Issued Per Occurrence)
Exceptions:
Tents used exclusively for
recreational camping purposes.
Fabric canopies open on all
sides which comply with all of the following:
-
Individual canopies
having a maximum size of 700 square feet (65 m2).
-
The aggregate area of
multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall
not exceed 700 square feet (65 m2) total.
-
A minimum clearance of 12 feet (3658 mm) to
structures and other tents shall be provided.
-
1.1.
Storage of
scrap tires and tire byproducts:
An operational permit is
required to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap
tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet
(71m3) of total volume of scrap tires and for indoor storage
of tires and tire byproducts. (Valid until revoked)
-
Construction Permits:
Obtained for certain
construction activities. Cost is $100
The
following permits shall be issued pursuant to section 105.7 of
the 2009 International Fire Code. The following list represents
common projected operations and is not all inclusive. The Fire
Prevention Division may issue additional permits not listed here
pursuant to section 105.7 of the Fire Code.
-
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems:
A
construction permit is required for installation of or
modification to an automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered a modification and does not require a permit.
-
Fire
alarm and detection systems and related equipment:
A
construction permit is required for installation of
or modification to fire alarm and detection systems
and related equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance
with this code is not considered a modification and
does not require a permit.
-
Private
fire hydrants:
A
construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of private fire hydrants.
-
Spraying
or dipping:
A
construction permit is required to install or modify a spray
room, dip tank or booth.
-
Standpipe systems: A
construction permit is required for the installation,
modification, or removal from service of a standpipe system.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered a modification and does not require a permit.
Plan Submittal
Requirements
If you are planning on building in
Pleasant View there are a few things you should know about
the process.
In addition to the plans you submit to
Jefferson County, you must submit two
sets of plans to us as well. The plans will be reviewed for
compliance with the current International Fire Code as well
as local ordinance. One set of plans will be retained by the
department and the second will be returned to you with our
stamp of approval (if applicable).
A fee of $75.00 per hour will be assessed
for all types of plan review. There is a one hour minimum.
In the event that technical assistance is required by the
Fire Marshal, the applicable fee will be assessed as
indicated in the Schedule of Fees and Fines.
Fees
and Fines
The following fees and fines are assessed
by the Department to assist with cost recovery.
|
Permit Fees |
|
Operational
Permit |
$50 |
See DOG 304 |
|
Construction Permit |
$100 |
See DOG 304 |
|
Fire
Prevention Fees |
|
Fire watch |
$50 per
hour per Firefighter |
Special
detail for firefighters to secure a special event or
structure without active fire alarm system. |
|
Log Book |
$10 |
Fire
systems book as required by the Fire Marshal |
|
Evacuation
Plan |
$75 |
Fee to
assist businesses with creating an evacuation plan. |
|
Plan review |
$75 per
hour, 1 hour minimum |
Fee to
review plans for new construction or remodel. |
|
Re-inspection |
$100 fee
shall double for subsequent inspections |
Re-inspection of business not compliant with initial fire
code evaluation. |
|
Required
expert review |
Cost plus
10% per review |
Fee for
technical expertise needed by Fire Marshal. |
|
Incident/investigation reports |
Pursuant to §§
24-72-201, C.R.S.
et seq. |
Incident/investigation reports hard copy or electronic. |
|
Schedule of
Fines |
|
Fire alarm
false alarm fee |
$100 per
alarm |
Applied per
alarm after 3 alarms in 6 months. |
|
Restitution
of intentional false alarm |
$1,000 |
Intentional
false activation of fire alarm system. |
|
Nuisance
calls to fire department |
$500 |
Multiple
responses for the same reason |
|
Operating
without permit |
Double fee
plus $100 |
|
|
Re-setting
of fire alarm – unauthorized |
$200 |
Re-setting
of fire alarm system prior to arrival or notification of
fire department. |
|
Tampering
with fire protection system/feature |
$1,000 |
Tampering
with the operation of a fire protection system or feature. |
|
Interference with a fire fighter |
$1,000 |
As defined
in CRS 18-8-104 |
Disaster Preparedness
In the event that a large scale emergency
occurs in the area, there is a possibility that we may not
be able to reach you in a timely manner due to the number of
affected people. That being said, it is important that you
take measures to assure that your family has what it needs
to survive. Please use the resources below to take action!
Call us for a FREE refrigerator
magnet of this list!
www.ready.gov
Red Cross
Jefferson County Office
of Emergency Management |
