Fire Prevention Division
The Peyton Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Division is committed to protecting lives, property, and the community through proactive risk reduction efforts. The Division provides a wide range of services including public fire and life safety education, fire code inspections, construction plan reviews, operational permits, fire investigations, and community risk reduction programs. By working closely with residents, businesses, contractors, developers, and community partners, we help ensure buildings and properties are designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Through education, prevention, preparedness, and enforcement, the Fire Prevention Division strives to reduce the risk of fires and other emergencies before they occur while supporting the safe growth and development of our community.
Current Fire Code
The Peyton Fire Protection District has adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including locally approved amendments adopted by District resolution. The District strives to maintain consistency with local, regional, and state partners to provide clear and uniform fire and life safety requirements throughout the community.
Adoption of the 2021 IFC aligns with code requirements utilized by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) for public school construction and oversight, as well as the building codes administered by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), which utilizes the 2021 International Building Code (IBC).
The District works closely with El Paso County Planning and Community Development, the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, local municipalities, utility providers, school districts, and other partner agencies during the development review process to provide coordinated plan reviews and ensure fire and life safety considerations are incorporated into new construction and land development projects.
By maintaining current code adoption and enforcement practices, the District promotes consistency in plan review, construction, inspections, and fire code compliance while supporting safe residential, commercial, agricultural, and community development throughout the District.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is designed to provide minimum standards for fire and life safety. However, every community faces unique challenges related to geography, water supply, emergency response capabilities, infrastructure, development patterns, and local hazards. To address these local conditions, Colorado law authorizes fire protection districts to adopt amendments to the model code that are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
The Peyton Fire Protection District regularly evaluates the needs of the District and works closely with neighboring fire agencies, county planning departments, building officials, developers, utility providers, and other regional stakeholders to ensure local code amendments remain practical, consistent, and effective. This collaborative approach helps create predictable requirements for property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and developers while maintaining an appropriate level of fire and life safety protection.
On April 28, 2026, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing and adopting the Peyton Fire Protection District’s fire code amendments for application within the District’s jurisdictional area. These amendments address local operational needs, emergency response considerations, water supply requirements, fire apparatus access, rural development challenges, and community-specific hazards.
The District coordinates closely with El Paso County Planning and Community Development, the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, local municipalities, utility providers, school districts, and other partner agencies during the development review process. These partnerships help ensure a coordinated approach to development review, code enforcement, and public safety throughout the communities we serve.
By maintaining current code adoption and enforcement practices, the District promotes consistency in plan review, construction, inspections, and fire code compliance while supporting safe residential, commercial, agricultural, and community development throughout the District.
Current local amendments are available below for review and download.
The Peyton Fire Protection District assesses Public Safety Impact Fees on qualifying new development and certain improvements within the District. Impact fees are one-time charges designed to ensure that new growth contributes its proportionate share toward the capital facilities, apparatus, equipment, and infrastructure necessary to maintain fire protection and emergency services as the community develops. These fees help offset the increased demand placed upon the District by growth while reducing the financial burden on existing taxpayers.
Colorado law authorizes local governments and special districts to impose development impact fees when supported by a legally sufficient impact fee study, commonly referred to as a Nexus Study. The purpose of a Nexus Study is to identify the relationship between new development and the additional capital resources required to serve that development, ensuring that fees are fair, reasonable, and proportionate to the impacts created by growth.
Legal Authority
Public Safety Impact Fees are authorized under Colorado law, including C.R.S. § 29-20-104.5, which permits impact fees to fund capital facilities and infrastructure needed to serve new development. Impact fees must be supported by a Nexus Study that demonstrates the relationship between new growth and the additional capital resources required to maintain adopted service levels.
The Peyton Fire Protection District Board of Directors reviewed and approved a Public Safety Impact Fee Nexus Study and subsequently adopted Public Safety Impact Fees by resolution. Impact fee revenues are restricted by law and may only be used for eligible capital improvements, facilities, apparatus, equipment, land acquisition, and infrastructure necessary to accommodate growth within the District. Impact fee revenues cannot be used for routine operations, maintenance, personnel costs, or existing service deficiencies.
The District periodically reviews and updates its impact fee program to ensure compliance with Colorado law and to maintain a fair and equitable funding mechanism for growth-related capital needs.
Current Nexus Studies available below for public review and download.
The Peyton Fire Protection District has adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (WRC) as enacted by the State of Colorado. The WRC was established through state legislation to create minimum wildfire mitigation standards for new construction and development located within areas identified as having wildfire risk. The District adopted the code in its entirety through a resolution approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with applicable state requirements.
The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code establishes minimum standards intended to reduce wildfire risk to structures and communities. These standards address topics such as defensible space, ignition-resistant construction materials, emergency access, addressing, water supply, vegetation management, and other wildfire mitigation measures designed to improve a structure’s ability to withstand a wildfire event.
While the WRC is a state-developed code, the Peyton Fire Protection District remains committed to implementing its requirements in a practical, consistent, and professional manner. District personnel work closely with property owners, developers, builders, design professionals, and community members to assist with understanding code requirements and achieving compliance throughout the development process.
The District recognizes the importance of balancing wildfire mitigation, public safety, property rights, and the unique characteristics of our rural community. Through education, collaboration, and technical assistance, the District seeks to enhance community resilience while supporting responsible growth and development.
The Peyton Fire Protection District participates in the development review process through partnerships with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), El Paso County Planning and Community Development, and other local and regional agencies as applicable. Through these partnerships, the District reviews development proposals, construction documents, site plans, and building permit applications electronically through the respective jurisdictional permitting and review systems.
Plan reviews are conducted to verify compliance with adopted fire and life safety codes, fire apparatus access requirements, water supply requirements, addressing standards, wildfire mitigation requirements, and other applicable fire code provisions. The District works closely with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, and jurisdictional partners to facilitate safe and efficient project development throughout the District.
Prior to permit issuance or permit release, all applicable Peyton Fire Protection District fees, including adopted Public Safety Impact Fees and permit fees, must be paid directly to the District.
Payment Information
Peyton Fire Protection District
13665 Railroad Street
Peyton, Colorado 80831
Checks shall be made payable to Peyton Fire Protection District.
Returned checks may result in additional fees, suspension of permit approvals, withholding of permit releases, or revocation of permit authorization until all outstanding balances have been satisfied.
Questions
For questions regarding development review, construction permits, impact fees, fire code requirements, or permitting processes, please contact the Fire Marshal at:
The Peyton Fire Protection District reviews fire protection system plans to verify compliance with adopted fire and life safety codes, nationally recognized standards, and locally adopted amendments. Fire protection system submittals include, but are not limited to:
- Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Standpipe Systems
- Clean Agent Suppression Systems
- Special Hazard Suppression Systems
- Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
- Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERCES)
- Other Fire and Life Safety Systems
All fire protection system plans shall be submitted directly to the Fire Marshal for review. Electronic submittals are required and shall be provided in PDF format. Submittals must include all applicable plans, hydraulic calculations, battery calculations, manufacturer specifications, product data sheets, cut sheets, engineering documentation, and any additional information necessary to complete the review.
Plan Submittal Email
Fire protection system plan submittals shall be submitted electronically to:
Permit Fees and Payments
Prior to the issuance of any Fire Department permit for a fire protection system, all applicable plan review, permit, and inspection fees must be paid in full.
Payments shall be delivered or mailed to:
Peyton Fire Protection District
13665 Railroad Street
Peyton, Colorado 80831
Checks shall be made payable to Peyton Fire Protection District.
Returned checks may result in additional fees, suspension of permit approvals, withholding of inspections, or revocation of permit authorization until all outstanding balances have been satisfied.
Inspections and Questions
Questions regarding fire protection system plan reviews, permit requirements, inspections, testing, acceptance procedures, or fees may be directed to the Fire Marshal at: