2024 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FEES
IMPACT FEES (starts January 1, 2025)
An impact fee will be charged on all new construction permits within the Oak Creek Fire Protection District's boundary. These fees are to ensure that adequate fire protection facilities and equipment are available to serve new growth and development within the fire district.
This fee is due prior to fire districts approval of any new residential or non-residential unit building permit.
- Single Residential Unit - $5,695
- Non-Residential Unit - $10,442 per 1,000 sqft of floor area
A waiver is available for impact fees provided it meets the fire districts conditions. For conditions and how to apply click the below link.
OCFPD Impact Fee Waiver Guidelines and Determinations 2025.pdf
PERMITS
| PERMIT DESCRIPTION | HOURLY RATE | MINIMUM |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Fire Ring/Pit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Open Burning/Slash Pile | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Outdoor Open Flame | $110.00 | $60.00 |
| Blasting | $110.00 | $60.00 |
| Outdoor Welding (during fire restrictions) | $110.00 | $60.00 |
| Outdoor Fireworks Display | FLAT FEE | $60.00 |
| Food Truck (annual or single event) | FLAT FEE | $60.00 |
| Special Events/Tent(s) | FLAT FEE | $60.00 |
Fire Building Permits
(Please note that Fire Building Permit fees are collected by Routt County's CityView system)
Fire Building Permit (Residential & Commercial)
Oak Creek Fire Protection Building Permit Fees are determined by the total valuation of the project being permitted.
· Tier 1: $0.00 to $50,000 - $55.00 base fee.
· Tier 2: $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 - $110.00 base fee.
· Tier 3: $100,000.01 to $250,000 - $325.33 for the first $100,000 plus $0.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to $250,000.
· Tier 4: $250,000.01 to $1,000,000 - $422.92 for the first $250,000 plus $0.17 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to $1,000,000.
· Tier 5: $1,000,000.01 and up - $549.80 for the first $1,000,000 plus $0.13 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
NOTE:
Tiers 1 and 2 include: Initial plan review, One revision plan review, One site visit for final inspection for Certificate of Occupancy.
Tiers 2, 3, 4, and 5 include: Initial plan review, One revision plan review, One site visit for preliminary site inspection, One site visit for final inspection for Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised Plan Review
If additional plan reviews are required (in addition to those included in tiered permit fee) the following fee will be due per plan review.
- Tier 1: $96.00
- Tier 2: $125.00
- Tier 3: $163.00
- Tier 4: $211.00
- Tier 5: $275.00
Additional Site Visit
If additional site visits are required (in addition to those included in tiered permit fee) the following fee will be due per site visit.
Fee per site visit: $110.00
INSPECTIONS
| Business and Short Term Rental Inspection (one hour minimum) | $110.00 per hour |
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ADDRESS SIGNAGE
(Price Include shipping)
| Fire District Compliant Address Sign | $35 |
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ACCESS CONTROL
(Price Include shipping)
| Knox Homebox Wall Mount: KLS-1501B1 | $553.10 |
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| Knox Residential Hinged Door Surface Mount (Aluminum): KLS-1662 | $764.15 |
| Knox Residential Hinged Door Surface Mount (Black): KLS-1660 | $749.45 |
| Knox Residential Hinged Door Surface Mount (Dark Bronze): KLS-1664 | $764.15 |
| Knox Padlock Shrouded Shackle: KLS-3784 | $515.30 |
| Knox Padlock Short Shackle: KLS-3783 | $447.05 |
| Knox Padlock Standard Shackle: KLS-3782 | $447.05 |
| Knox Padlock Long Shackle: KLS-3781 | $481.70 |
| Knox Gate Access (Surface or Recess), (Aluminum, Black, Dark Bronze) | $809.30 |
EQUIPMENT and PERSONNEL
| DESCRIPTON | HOURLY | MINIMUM |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulance (Crew of 2) | $195 | $585 |
| Structure Engine (Crew of 2) | $273 | $1,064 |
| Brush Truck (Crew of 2) | $213 | $639 |
| Water Tender (Crew of 1) | $188 | $948 |
| Command Truck (Chief Officer) | $115 | $460 |
| Chipper and Tow Truck (Crew of 3) | $240 | $240 |
| Firefighter/EMT | $65 | $195 |
| Company Officer | $75 | $225 |
| Chief Officer | $95 | $285 |
AMBULANCE
| Advanced Life Support | $1,300 |
|---|---|
| Avanced Life Support 2 | $1,300 |
| Basic Life Support | $1,170 |
| Mileage (loaded) | $28 |
FALSE / NUISANCE ALARMS
Oak Creek Fire Protection charges for repeat false alarms. Locations are allowed 2 freee false alarm responses. The fire District recommends that if you are going to be doing any kind of work or contruction that could possibly set off the fire alarm that you contact Routt County Communications or the fire District.
| Third False Alarm | $300.00 |
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| Fourth False Alarm | $400.00 |
| Fifth False Alarm | $500.00 |