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Fire Inspections, Plan Reviews & Permits
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Inspection Preparation: Safety & Systems Testing
The Black Hawk Fire Department is dedicated to delivering compliance with our adopted Fire Code and NFPA standards. All service providers who inspect or test fire protection systems within Black Hawk’s jurisdiction are required to register and electronically submit all fire protection systems tests, inspections, and service reports via The Compliance Engine.
This web-based service aggregates, tracks, and streamlines the collection of compliance data of our jurisdiction’s systems. Property owners receive timely proactive notifications of their testing requirements, and the Black Hawk Fire Department has the ability to better mitigate the risk in our community by improving public safety to the public.
Required Inspection System Reports
All reports must be submitted in accordance with the testing schedule and requirements outlined in our adopted Fire Code and meet requirements established in NFPA standards.
Systems listed below are part of the International Fire Code (IFC) Standards for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems to be provided to the City of Black Hawk Fire Department upon request and/or annual inspection. (Ref. IFC 107.3)
Sprinkler System | Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System |
Standpipe | Fire Alarm |
Automatic Closing Fire Assemblies | Fire Pump |
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning | Fire Sprinkler Monitoring |
Hood Suppression System | Smoke Control System |
Emergency Power Generator | Clean Agent |
Required Inspection Safety Documents
Documents listed below are required to be maintained onsite. These are supplied as only a guide to implementing your own fire safety programs and procedures.
Permits & Plan Review Process
Fire Systems Construction Permits and Plan Reviews are arranged through the Fire Department. Please contact Black Hawk Fire Department Headquarters at 303-582-2248.
Upon request, Black Hawk Fire Department personnel will meet with the applicant or designer/contractor before, during, and after the plan review to clarify and assist in bringing the plans into compliance.
Black Hawk Fire Department will then review all aspects of the project for conformance with the current adopted Fire Code, as amended by the City of Black Hawk. During the project, Black Hawk Fire Department will also review plan revisions and can conduct reviews of deferred submittals.
Application
Please submit complete Plan Review and Permit Application and documents
electronically for review to fireinspection@cityofblackhawk.org. System design plans, reports, and cut sheets shall accompany permit application.
Plan review fees will be included in the permit fee. Fees will be assessed based on the City's Fee Schedule.
Black Hawk Fire Department
Mailing Address:
PO Box 68
Black Hawk, CO 80422
Headquarters Physical Address:
7320 Clear Creek Boulevard 2A
Black Hawk, CO 80422
Station 1 Physical Address:
7457 Clear Creek Boulevard
Black Hawk, CO 80422
Phone: (303) 582-0426
Fax: (303) 582-2229
Administration
Christopher Woolley
Fire Chief/Emergency Manager
(303) 582-2235
Email
Rebecca Blondo
Executive Administrative Assistant
(303) 582-2248
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Officers
Mark Schaller, AAS
A Shift Captain / Inspector
(303) 582-2225
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Jennifer Hembroff, AAS
B Shift Captain / Inspector
(303) 582-2224
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Shane Castro
C Shift Captain / Inspector
(303) 582-2222
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Trent Ingle
A Shift Lieutenant
(303) 582-2241
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Chris Williams
B Shift Lieutenant
(303) 582-2243
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