Paul Berens

Contact:
Jerry Stricker, Fire Marshal
303-384-8093
jstricker@cityofgolden.net 

Paul Berens, Fire Inspector
303-215-8887
pberens@cityofgolden.net

Robert Ipatenco, Fire and Life Safety Technician
303-215-8886
ripatenco@cityofgolden.net 

NOTICE
July 30, 2010

Currently we are experiencing an extremely large volume of construction activity.  Because of this, our permit plan review turn round time is extended.  The following turnaround times are meant as a general guideline and we will strive to still meet these timeframes, but we may not be able to accomplish this goal in some cases.

GOAL:   To develop a dependable, reasonable, and consistent plan review time frame. This targeted review time only applies to the initial review; subsequent reviews of re-submittals or of responses to the initial review comments generally require additional time.
 
Small job/Scope of Work permits         2-5 working days (1 week)

Operational/Special Event permits       5-10 working days (1-2 weeks)

Tenant finish building permit referrals    10-20 working days (2-4 weeks)

Re-model/Addition building permit referrals   15-20 working days (2-4 weeks)

New Commercial/Multi Family Projects 20 to 30 working days (4-6 weeks)

• This is only a goal and not a guarantee; larger or more complicated projects or multiple same day tenant finish plan submittals may take longer.

• Additional time may also be required for insufficient, incomplete, inaccurate, and/or improperly submitted plans, specifications, and/or applications. Contractors are encouraged to call to clarify any questions prior to submittal at 303-384-8094.

• For field inspection and testing related to plan reviews, GFD does not have an inspection hotline system for a next day inspection. However, GFD will schedule inspections the same day if available time exists. In most cases 3 working days is appropriate. Contractors are encouraged to plan ahead and communicate issues that arise and that may dictate postponing inspections or testing to avoid re-inspection fees and to allow better service to others who are ready for inspections or testing. Please call in cancellations to  GFD at 303-384-8094.

The fire marshal is responsible for the Fire Department's Fire and Life Safety Division. Together, the Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector ensure public safety is maintained by accomplishing the following duties:

• Adopts and enforces codes and ordinances relative to fire and life safety issues associated with commercial, industrial, and residential development.
   
• Coordinates the inspection of commercial buildings, investigates all fires, and enforces hazardous materials regulations.
   
• Works with developers and City planning departments on development projects impacting fire protection services, from conception through planning process approval.
   
• Conducts new construction inspections, fire safety inspections and enforces applicable fire codes and ordinances.
   
• Interacts with developers, architects, and engineers to meet the fire protection requirements for buildings and developments by reviewing all architectural blue prints, development plans, and proposals submitted in the City of Golden.
   
• Conducts an inventory program of hazardous materials stored, handled, and used within the City of Golden and maintains related information on a data base accessible to emergency responders in the event of an emergency.
   
• Conducts Uniform Fire Code inspections, assists in reducing risks associated with the use of hazardous materials in the community.
   
• Investigates fires to determine their cause.
   
• Administers public education programs and services to children, adults, seniors, and various groups in the community.
   
• Conducts fire preplans of commercial buildings for the Operations Division.