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Fire Suppression Underground Contractor Registraton Procedures

Program Update: All Underground Contractors are required to submit project plans/details of their underground fireline installations to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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In order to become registered as a fire suppression system contractor, the applicant must provide the Administrator (the Colorado Division of Fire Safety) with all of the following documentation:

The applicant is a principal of the company as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes 24-33.5-1202 (8).
The company shall be recorded and in "good standing" with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
1. New and renewing applicant's must provide documented proof of this status. Click HERE to find your organization.
The contractor must complete all parts of the online application and agree to all conditions. The application is an official document legally binding the contractor to the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes and all rules adopted by the administrator.
The applicant shall comply with all applicable codes and standards (C.R.S. 24-33.5-1206.1) adopted by the administrator and all codes, ordinances and resolutions adopted by municipalities, counties and fire protection districts.
The principal of the company shall fill out and have notorized the Principal Acknowledgment Form.

Contractors who are renewing a certification from last year do not need to fill out a new Principal Acknowledgment Form; UNLESS, there has been a change in the organization's Principal.

The applicant has current general liability insurance (Section 3.2.1) that includes products and completed operations coverage related to the installation of sprinkler systems.
If this is a new application (first time registrant) complete and submit an Affidavit of Legal Residency as required in Colorado Revised Statutes 24-76.5-103(4)(b).
- Contractors who are renewing a certification from last year do not need to fill out an Affidavit of Legal Residency; UNLESS, there has been a change in the organization's Principal.
Annual Registration Fee of Fire Suppression Underground Contractors.

Underground Contractor Application

Underground Contractor Application

Completed applications and all supporting documents may be emailed to Steve Gasowski (subject line: 2012 Registration) or mailed to the DFS office:

690 Kipling Street, Ste. 2000; Lakewood, CO 80215
All 2012 registration certificates shall be emailed back using the email address you provided on your application.