Title Page
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Site conducted
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Evaluation number
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Homeowner Name
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Vacation Rental Home Address
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Contact Information
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Larimer County Plan Number (If Applicable)
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Has Owner/Manager Verified With Their Assigned Larimer County Planner Whether the STR Being Considered Requires Fire Sprinklers Under Larimer County 2021 IRC Code Standard for Homes Built Specifically as a STR, or Later Converted to a STR After March 1, 2022?
- Yes. See Instruction on Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Requirement
- NO
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R332.1.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D in short-term rentals in buildings constructed on or after the effective date of this code (March 1, 2022)
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required for conversions to short-term rentals of buildings legally constructed prior to the effective date of this code (March 1, 2022), that are not already provided with a sprinkler system.
2. Within the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, automatic fire sprinkler systems for short-term rentals shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D -
Property Management Firm Contact Information
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Does Owner Operate Any Additional Short-Term Rentals in the Estes Valley Jurisdiction?
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Do Property Owners or Responsible Parties Reside in Estes Park Full-Time?
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Is Property Compliant with EVFPD Permit Fee Requirement? (IFC 106.2) $100 annual Operational Permit required
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Is Property Owner Signed Up For NoCo Alerts? (nocoalert.org)
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Report Prepared By
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Conducted on
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS PER CURRENT FIRE CODE:
Home Identification (IFC 505.1) Correct address must be posted outside and inside in prominent location easily accessed by renters for the purpose of 911 emergency dispatch/response
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1.Has owner/manager completed the address verification check with Planning Technician LauraJane Baur at lbaur@estes.org prior to completing this Fire & Life Safety Inspection? This address verification is required for new STR applicants only, but is recommended best practice for all STR owners.
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1. Each unit marked with fire district approved address sign, visible from street approach to property
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2. Marked with proprietary address sign, visible from street approach to property
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3. Address not marked/unreadable/inaccurate/smaller than required 4”/not reflective/combustible material
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4. Complete unit and street address posted inside in a prominent location and easily readable by renters
Fire Apparatus Access (IFC 503.2.1) This is an information-only item. Inspection will not PASS/FAIL based on this item
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1. Access roads to all structures on property allow for effective emergency vehicle access
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2. Emergency vehicle access impeded/reduced/not accessible
Fire Suppression Water Supply (IFC 102.5) This is an information-only item. Inspection will not PASS/FAIL based on this item
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1. Water supply serving property allows for effective fire suppression operations
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2. Water supply for fire suppression operations limited/inaccessible/non-existent
Required Fire Protection Systems (IFC 901.4.1) Code Commentary
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Fire protection systems required by any AHJ overseeing short-term vacation rental inspection and approval processes based on, but not limited to, IFC, IBC, IMC, IRC requirements shall be installed, maintained, repaired, operated, and tested in accordance with the applicable code and standard of the AHJ. This includes, but is not limited to smoke and CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and stove-top fire extinguishment devices.
Smoke Alarms (IFC 907.1)
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1.Functional smoke alarms meeting UL 217 standard present in all required areas, including on each floor, IN EACH SLEEPING AREA, in the immediate vicinity within 15’ outside of each bedroom, within 15' of clothes dryer units, and any locations deemed necessary for life safety by the fire inspector, based on the unique floorplan of any individual property to meet the life safety intent of the code
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2. UL 217 or UL 2034 combination CO/smoke alarms are not present/not properly installed/not functional
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms (IFC 915)
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1. Functional CO alarms meeting UL 2034 standard present in all required areas, INCLUDING IN EACH SLEEPING AREA, in the immediate vicinity within 15’ of the door of each bedroom. CO alarms must be installed within furnace rooms, bedrooms that contain a fuel gas appliance or where a fuel gas appliance is located in a bathroom attached to the bedroom or sleeping area, and any locations deemed necessary by the fire inspector for life safety based on the unique floorplan of any individual property to meet the life safety intent of the code. CO alarms are not plugged into electrical outlet that can be inadvertently turned off
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2. UL 2034 CO or combination smoke alarms are not present/not properly installed/not functional
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3. Functional CO alarms present, but plugged into electrical outlet that can be inadvertently turned off
BBQ and Outdoor Fire Appliances. ONLY gas burning outdoor fire appliances are permitted for use by transient renters, and such appliances must be placed 15' from combustible materials, on a non-combustible surface such as stone, concrete, slate pavers, metal drip tray, or similar, and easily visually monitored by a competent adult
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Are Prohibited Solid Fuel Burning Exterior Appliances or Conditions Present? <br>Solid fuel-burning exterior appliances including, but not limited to fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, portable outdoor fireplaces, briquette or pellet-burning BBQ, smoker, or similar shall not be installed within the wildfire hazard area of Estes Valley Fire Protection District. Existing solid fuel-burning exterior appliances shall be locked, blocked, altered, or removed so that they cannot be used by transient renters (Larimer Co. Land Use Code and Town of Estes Park Municipal Code 5.20.110)
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Are Gas Burning Exterior Fire Appliances and Conditions In Violation of Inspection Requirements Present? Prohibited installations include placement less than 15’ from combustibles, on a combustible balcony, deck, or surface and/or within 15’ of combustible construction on a surface like wood, grass, etc. and/ or not easily visually monitored by a competent adult while in use (IFC 308)
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Are Gas Burning Exterior Fire Appliances, including, but not limited to BBQ’s secured in the fire code compliant location described in the previous question by permanent installation or tamper resistant tether, such as a security cable, chain, bike-style cable lock?
Fire Extinguishers Supplied by a Professional Vendor (IFC 906)
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1. Fire extinguishers supplied by a professional vendor of MINIMUM SIZE 2-A:10BC present, properly tagged, current, mounted to code standard in a location easily visible to occupants, and serviced annually by a licensed fire extinguisher contractor in all required areas, including but not limited to, immediate vicinity of kitchens, immediate vicinity of exterior or interior fire appliances, at the common area of each floor level, and any locations deemed necessary by the fire inspector for life safety. NOTE: CONSUMER QUALITY EXTINGUISHERS FROM HARDWARE STORES, HOME DEPOT, INTERNET-BASED STORES OR SIMILAR, DO NOT MEET THIS CODE REQUIREMENT, AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH WILL CAUSE A PROPERTY TO FAIL INSPECTION, REQUIRING A RE-INSPECTION FEE PER THE ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE
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2. Fire extinguishers present, not commercial grade/not code compliant/not placed in required areas
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3. Fire extinguishers incorrect type/non-existent/not current on technician service/not functional
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CONSUMER GRADE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FROM HARDWARE STORES, SUCH AS KIDDE AND FIRST ALERT BRANDS DO NOT MEET THIS CODE REQUIREMENT. Approved fire extinguishers must be supplied by a professional vendor, tagged with a current and accurate vendor tag as shown. Professional Fire extinguisher vendor list attached for reference.
Ash Trays (IFC 310.6 & 907)
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1. Approved, dedicated, wind resistant, closed-top receptacle(s) designed for safe disposal of smoking materials are present at all locations where smoking is permitted, and any locations deemed necessary by the fire inspector for life safety
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2. Non-approved buckets, cans, open-top, wind-vulnerable containers are present for smoking materials
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3. No dedicated smoking material receptacles are present, smoking permitted on property
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4. NA - Smoking strictly prohibited - Must attach written documentation of NO SMOKING policy & require NO SMOKING signs installed on any outdoor porches, decks, or similar areas where a reasonable person would go outdoors to smoke
Ash Cleanout & Safe Disposal (IFC 305.2)
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1. Compliant - Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals, greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within 10 feet of other combustible material, including walls, partitions, or within 2 feet of openings to buildings
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2. Not Compliant – Add note with details
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3. NA - No Ash Producing Devices Present
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans (IFC 403.10.1 – 403.10.1.3)
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1.Compliant – Fire evacuation route plan posted on back of egress door and in guest information book, accurate unit address posted in prominent location inside rental unit, and any additional fire and life safety postings required by the AHJ
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SAMPLE FIRE EVACUATION ROUTE PLAN: Please include this language on your plan: "Sign up for emergency alerts by texting GO EPALERTS to 888-777 to sign up for emergency alerts for 2 weeks, keep a full tank of gas in evacuation vehicle while in Estes Park, review how to open your garage door manually without electricity, evacuate immediately before, or as soon as voluntary evacuation orders are given for your alerted area - do not wait for mandatory evacuation orders. Know at least 2 of the 5 routes out of Estes Park (Hwy 34, Hwy 36, Hwy 7, Fall River Rd. seasonally, Dry Gulch/Devil's Gulch through Glen Haven to Hwy 34 into Loveland)"
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2. Not Compliant - Add note with details
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Are multi-plug electrical adapters and/or extension cords in use for permanent appliances? (IFC 605.5)
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Are covers on breaker boxes and electrical junction boxes missing?
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Are any electrical breakers in breaker box missing legible labels as to what they control?
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Exit Doors (IFC 10.10.1.9 – 10.10.1.9.6) <br>Do exit doors have any double-keyed deadbolts, locks, handles, latches, chains, or similar hardware requiring tools, special knowledge, or special ability to operate?
Approved Heating Devices (IFC 604.10.1)
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1. Approved heating devices compliant with IFC 604.10.1 are present, functional, unobstructed
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2. Unapproved heating devices or systems are present and functional
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3. No functional heating devices or systems are present or functional
Housekeeping and Maintenance
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1. Property is well-kept inside and out, with high standards of housekeeping consistent with fire safety best practices
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2. Property has broken windows, holes in walls, floors, ceilings, refuse, or other unsafe conditions
Locked Gates (IFC 503.6)
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1. There is a locked gate that includes the required Knox Box and holds correct keys, labeled if necessary
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2. There is a locked gate lacking the required Knox Box, or box is missing correct keys
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3. No locked gate present on property
Chimney Spark Arrester Device (IWUIC 605.1)
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Approved Spark Arrester Device Present
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Required Spark Arrester Missing/Significantly Damaged/Not of Compliant Design or Construction
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Spark arresters shall be constructed of woven or welded wire screening of 12 USA standard gage wire having openings not exceeding 1/2 inch
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NA - No Chimney Present
Combustible Waste Material & Wildland Urban Interface (IFC 304.1.2 and Estes Valley Development Code 7.7)
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1. Property is compliant with Wildland Urban Interface code standards for combustible vegetation clearance, including, but NOT LIMITED TO all ground cover and landscaping materials within 5 feet of the STR must be non-combustible
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2. Property does not meet WUI code standards/mitigation is required - Add note with details
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Please review the attached tax credit document with your tax professional to possibly receive annual state of Colorado tax credit for completing wildfire fuel mitigation work on your private property
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There are two local yard debris drop off sites available if you decide to clear the wildfire fuel vegetation on your own:
1. EP Transfer Station 455 Elm Rd. Open year-around, small cost involved.
https://www.larimer.org/solidwaste/cc
2. Meeker Sort Yard 14857 Hwy 7 Allenspark. Usually open seasonally, May-October. Free.
https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/pzADCkRBMGHO6E9C2-pIe?domain=bouldercounty.gov -
Local wildfire fuel mitigation company that has completed Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Fuel Mitigation Training to fire district standards provided as a courtesy: Rocky Mountain Fire Mitigation (425)830-5678
READY, SET, GO! WILDFIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITY STANDARD GUIDE
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This Ready, Set, Go! Guide will educate property owners and managers on preparing properties to meet wildfire safety standards
OPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON RESIDENTIAL TANK & PUMP FIRE SPRINKLERS (NOT Required)
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Residential Tank & Pump Fire Sprinkler Systems are a significant benefit to any home/short-term rental, particularly when the home is located in a wildfire hazard area like Estes Park, has limited emergency vehicle access, and has no fire hydrants serving the property. See the attached educational document for more details
SUMMARY
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This document constitutes Estes Valley Fire District STR Planning Review Commentary and preliminary Fire & Life Safety Report. Once all items on this report have been addressed, contact the Prevention Division to complete the Operational Permit invoicing process and full annual inspection within 60 days of the receipt of this report.
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Full Inspection Summary
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Initial inspection PASS/FAIL/PENDING Status
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Reinspection PASS/FAIL/PENDING Status (Reinspection fee may apply)
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Photo(s)
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DISCLAIMER:
The fire district inspector believes the information contained within this fire inspection report to be correct at the time of the affixed signature. The report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the inspector during the day of the fire inspection and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive record of all possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made. All guidance provided in this report on behalf of fire district inspectors and code officials is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute binding legal advice, nor shall fire district personnel performing inspections be liable for damages caused by a homeowner or property manager's actions taken to comply with the requirements listed herein, or for damages or injury incurred during an actual fire event.
Correction and abatement of non-compliant conditions of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner, who must correct each violation, by complying with this notice, within the time frame specified by the fire code official. -
For more information: www.estesvalleyfire.org/prevention
Inspector Name & Signature
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Inspector Name
- Sr. Fire Inspector Raina Eshleman
- Other Staff Listed in Notes Section
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Inspector Signature
