City and County of Denver · Commercial fire protection
Fire protection,done right in Denver.
Commercial fire protection, inspection, and testing for Denver facilities — downtown high-rise, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and multifamily — under the 2025 Denver Fire Code.
Why Denver is different
The Denver commercial fire-protection landscape.
Denver mixes a dense downtown and LoDo core of office and residential towers with major hospital campuses, hospitality, and industrial corridors along I-70 and I-25. Denver Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division runs annual fire safety inspections of commercial occupancies, plus permitting, life-safety system testing, and licensing. The 2025 Denver Building and Fire Code — based on the 2024 International Codes with Denver amendments — took effect December 31, 2025.
AHJ
Denver Fire Department — Fire Prevention Division
Fire Prevention Division, 745 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. Denver also requires certain Denver Fire Department licenses and certifications for work governed by the Denver Fire Code.
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City and County of Denver
Multi-site portfolios across the county coordinated on one service calendar with routing to the correct AHJ per property.
Codes enforced
- 2025 Denver Fire Code (2024 IFC with Denver amendments)
- NFPA 72 (fire alarm)
- NFPA 25 (sprinklers)
- NFPA 10 (extinguishers)
- NFPA 14 (standpipes)
What we protect in Denver
Properties we serve.
Downtown & LoDo high-rise
Office and residential towers with fire pumps, standpipes, and large alarm systems, plus evacuation-drill requirements for residential buildings.
Hospitals & healthcare
Major medical campuses and clinics with higher alarm testing frequencies and documentation for accreditation.
Hospitality & restaurants
Hotels and restaurants with kitchen hood suppression, alarm, and sprinkler service on coordinated schedules.
Industrial & warehouse
Distribution and light industrial along the I-70 corridor with dry-pipe systems, fire pumps, and backflow testing.
Services available in Denver
Every system,one accountable partner.
Fire Alarm Systems
We design, install, inspect, and test addressable and conventional fire alarm systems so your building stays code-compliant and your occupants stay protected — with clean, AHJ-ready documentation after every visit.
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Fire Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 compliant inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation of fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial facilities across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest.
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Fire Pump Systems
Annual flow testing, weekly inspections, and performance verification of fire pump assemblies per NFPA 25. Diesel and electric fire pumps serviced by certified technicians.
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Kitchen Hood Suppression
Semi-annual inspection and testing of UL 300 wet-chemical kitchen hood suppression systems for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food service facilities.
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Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 10 portable fire extinguisher inspection, annual maintenance, 6-year internal maintenance, and 12-year hydrostatic testing. Keep every extinguisher on your property code-ready.
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Backflow Device Testing
State-certified annual backflow prevention assembly testing with reports submitted to your water purveyor. Protect your facility water supply and stay compliant.
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FAQ
Common Denver questions.
Which fire code applies in Denver?＋
The 2025 Denver Building and Fire Code, based on the 2024 International Codes with Denver amendments, became effective December 31, 2025.
Does Denver Fire inspect commercial buildings every year?＋
Denver Fire Department conducts annual fire safety inspections of commercial occupancies, including businesses, schools, apartment buildings, and institutions, to verify compliance with the Denver Fire Code.
Are fire evacuation drills required in Denver apartment buildings?＋
Yes. The Denver Fire Code requires evacuation drills for residential buildings unless the Fire Prevention Division has approved the building as a protect-in-place occupancy.
Do suburbs around Denver use the same fire code?＋
No. Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, and other metro cities and fire districts adopt their own editions and amendments, and many use their own reporting systems. We route each report to the correct authority.
Information general to Denver commercial fire protection; your AHJ has final authority on specific requirements for your property.
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