Fire Marshals Association of Colorado - Fire Sprinkler Coalition

Colorado Fire Sprinkler Coalition

Protect families. Protect firefighters. Support fire sprinklers.

The Colorado Fire Sprinkler Coalition is dedicated to promoting the installation of fire sprinklers in future generations of homes. The Coalition is a resource for information about home fire sprinklers and, through a cooperative effort with stakeholders, works to identify and overcome barriers to the acceptance of sprinklers as a critical component of home fire safety.

To join the coalition or for more information, contact David Lowrey, 303-441-4356.

SPRINKLER DEMONSTRATION VIDEO

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SPONSORS: FMAC, Arvada Fire Protection District

Where are residential fire sprinklers required in Colorado?

One- and Two-Family Dwellings & Townhouses
Boulder County (also requires sprinklers in additions/remodels over 4,800 square feet), Cherry Hills Village, Federal Heights, Golden, Louisville, Snowmass Village, Superior, Westminster

Townhouses
Boulder, Castle Pines, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Fraser, Fort Collins (duplexes only), Granby, Grand County, Greeley, Morgan County, Winter Park, Edgewater, Unincorporated Adams County

Sprinkler Option
Castle Pines (one-and two-family dwellings), Centennial (one- and two-family dwellings), Lone Tree

Threshold requirement
Aspen (5,000 square feet or greater), Greenwood Village (7,700 square feet or greater), Unincorporated Adams County (3,600 square feet or greater), Ravenna in Douglas County (8,500 square feet or greater)

Industry Partners

Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association
Colorado Risk Reduction Network (CRRN)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Resources
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
Adopting a Residential Fire Sprinkler Ordinance
The adoption of an ordinance requiring the installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential occupancies can be a long and difficult process. The first step in the process is to become extremely knowledgeable about these systems. This includes technical, historical, research and data. Developing a network of resources and experts in the field will pay substantial dividends throughout the education and adoption process. Here are some steps that are essential to success.
Bridging the Gap: A Guide to Implementing a Residential Sprinkler Requirement

FIRE MARSHAL'S ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO To Promote and Support Fire and Life Safety through Education, Legislation, and Code Development.