Fire District signoffs for residential construction may be submitted using one of the following methods:

1. Email (preferred): rwebber@spiritlakefire.com

2. In person (by appointment only): 32182 N 6th Avenue, Spirit Lake, Phone: (208) 623-5800, Contact: Deputy Chief Robert Webber

3. By mail: Attn: Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Robert Webber, PO Box 116, Spirit Lake, ID 83869

Required Submittal Documents

To allow Spirit Lake Fire District staff to review your fire signoff request, please provide the following:

• A completed Bonner County Fire Signoff Form, including the BLP number

• A copy of the Bonner County Building Location Permit (BLP) Application Summary

• A copy of the plat, if applicable (include all pages)

• A site plan showing:

  • Driveway details, including slope, width, vertical clearance, length, surface type, turnaround location and dimensions (required for driveways longer than 150 feet)

  • Location of proposed or existing address markings

• Your contact information

A complete list of residential permit requirements is available at https://www.spiritlakefire.com/s/Residential-permit-requirements-2025.pdf

If applicable, fire sprinkler plans are reviewed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Review Timeline and Approval

Once all required documents are received, we make every effort to complete the review and issue approval within seven (7) days. When submitting by email, please indicate whether the property is accessible if a site visit or inspection is required. Approved fire signoffs will be emailed directly to Bonner County. Please contact Bonner County for next steps in the permitting process.

Fees and Payment

Fee: $25.00

We accept payments by cash, check, e-check, credit card, or debit card. For e-check, credit, or debit card payments:

1. Click “Pay Here” in the upper right-hand corner of this website

2. Select “Plan Review Fee” from the transaction drop-down menu

A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments. Final fire signoffs will not be issued until all fees are paid.

Commercial Projects and Developments

For commercial projects and development, including subdivisions of five (5) homes or more, please contact us by phone or email to request a Commercial Plan Review Application. Commercial fire sprinkler plans are reviewed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office; however, copies of fire sprinkler and fire alarm system plans must also be submitted to Spirit Lake Fire District staff for review purposes only.

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