Inspections

Berthoud Fire Protection District performs fire safety inspections annually at all businesses in the District’s response area. The inspections may be "drop in" or scheduled in advance, depending on the type of business, size of the building, and/or the potential impact on our visit to the business.

The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the business is kept in a safe condition for the owner, the employees and the customers.  The inspection will be completed using the current International Fire Code adopted by the Town of Berthoud or County.  

Please view this general safety checklist which provides some of the items that our inspectors will be looking at during our inspections.

In addition to annual fire safety inspections, the District completes annual pre-plans of the business.  Our fire personnel complete these pre-plans, which assist our firefighters if they may need to respond in an emergency situation.  The information gathered assists with:  

• building layout familiarization
• determining if there is anything unique about the building or business that may impact a future response
• predetermine the best ways to respond to any emergency that may effect the building or the occupants inside

These pre-plans may be completed with our firefighters dropping by the business and/or the business may receive a phone call to verify information with the owner.

All fire protection systems in Berthoud Fire Protection District's service area are required by the fire code and national fire protection standards to be inspected, tested, and maintained at regular, specific intervals (this is referred to as "ITM," for inspection, testing, and maintenance). The purpose of these inspections is to ensure the systems will operate properly in the event of an incident, which minimizes the risk of life and property loss.

BFPD has contracted with Brycer LLC to help manage the fire protection systems' ITM program. Beginning January 15, 2025, all contractors who perform ITM services are required to digitally submit all compliant and non-compliant system reports to BFPD via the Brycer website.

Fire protection systems tracked by BFPD include the following:

• Automatic fire sprinkler (wet and dry)
• Emergency generator
• Emergency responder radio coverage
• Fire alarm
• Fire pump
• Spray booth
• Kitchen hood suppression
• Special suppression
• Clean agent fire suppression
• Active smoke control system
• Automatic closing fire assemblies
• 5-year sprinkler
• Standpipe

Inspecting contractors are required to submit test results on behalf of their customers to BFPD. Contractors can register with Brycer by calling 630-413-9511 or emailing Support.