TEMPE CONSTRUCTION CODE - EXHIBIT B.DOCX

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Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
State Law reference— Fire Prevention powers of City, A.R.S. §§ 9-240(B)(7), 9-276(A)(15).
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 14-1. - Fire Medical Rescue Department established.
There is hereby established for the City of Tempe, a Fire Medical Rescue Department.
(Code 1967, § 14-1; Ord. No. O2014.14, 3-20-14)
State Law reference— Firemen's relief and pension fund, A.R.S. § 9-951 et seq.
Secs. 14-2—14-15. - Reserved.
ARTICLE II. – 2018 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
Editor's note— Ord. No. O2018.58 , §§ 1—3, adopted August 30, 2018, repealed the former Art. II, §§ 14-16—
14-41, and enacted a new Art. II as set out herein. The former Art. II pertained to similar subject matter and 
derived from Code 1967, §§ 14-4, 14-7, 14-12—14-16; Ord. No. 87.01, § 1, 2-12-87; Ord. No. 89.62, § 1, 1-11-
90; Ord. No. 97.20, 4-10-97; Ord. No. 99.26, 8-19-99; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2006.02, 2-16-06; 
Ord. No. 2009.04, 3-5-09; Ord. No. 2010.02, 2-4-10; Ord. No. 2010.15, 6-24-10; Ord. No. O2014.14, 3-20-14; 
Ord. No. O2015.11, 4-2-15; ; O2016.02, 1-14-16.
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
Sec. 14-16. - Adopted; where filed; amendments.
That certain document known as the International Fire Code, 2018 2024 Edition, which has been published in 
book form and available electronically by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), together with appendix 
chapters B, C, H, I, K, O and J three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and this same 
Code is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article.
(Ord. No. O2018.58 , § 2, 8-30-18)
Charter reference— Adoption by reference, § 2.14.
State Law reference— Adoption by reference, A.R.S. § 9- 801 et seq.

Sec. 14-17. - Enforcement; annual report.
(a)The international fire code adopted by this article shall be enforced by the Fire Medical Rescue Department of 
the City, under the supervision of the Fire Marshal of the Fire Medical Rescue Department.
(b) A report on community risk reduction activities shall be made annually and transmitted to the City Manager.
(Ord. No. O2018.58 , § 2, 8-30-18)
Secs. 14-18—14-20. - Reserved.
Secs. 14-21—14-25. - Repealed.
Secs. 14-26—14-40. - Reserved.
Division 2. - Fire Code Amendments
Sec. 14-41. - Legal status.
The provisions of this division are amendments to the 2018 2024 edition of the International Fire Code as now or 
hereafter adopted in Section 14-16. All sections, chapters, etc., in this division other than this section shall be 
considered to be both a part of this Code and a part of the International Fire Code.
SECTION 101 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Section 101.1 is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of The City of Tempe, hereinafter referred to as 
"this code."
SECTION 103 CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY.
Section 103.1 is amended as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Community Risk Reduction Division is hereby created and the official in charge 
thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, 
administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
Section 105.6.26 is added as follows:
105.6.26 Fire Fighter Air Replenishment System (FARS). A construction permit is required for installation of or 
modification to a Fire Fighter Air Replenishment System (FARS). Maintenance performed in accordance with 
this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
SECTION 112 MEANS OF APPEALS.

Sections 112.1 through 112.4 are hereby repealed in their entirety.
Section 112.1 is hereby added as follows:
112.1 Means of Appeals. Whenever the Fire Code official of the Fire Medical Rescue Department shall 
disapprove an application or refuse to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of this 
code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, 
the applicant may appeal the decision of the Fire Code official to the Chief of the Fire Medical Rescue 
Department within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed.
SECTION 113 VIOLATIONS.
Section 113.4 is hereby amended as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of 
the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved 
construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions 
of this code, shall be guilty of a (class 1 misdemeanor), punishable by a fine of not more than (two thousand five 
hundred dollars) ($2,500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and 
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate 
offense.
SECTION 114 STOP WORK ORDER.
Section 114.4 is hereby amended as follows:
114.4. Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work 
order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be 
subject to fines established by the authority having jurisdiction the violation penalties specified in Section 113.4.
Chapter 2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
Section 202 is hereby amended/added as follows:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential care institution, including adult foster care, that provides or 
contracts to provide supervisory care services, personal care services or directed care services on a continuing 
basis.
ASSISTED LIVING HOME. An assisted living facility that provides resident rooms to 10 or fewer residents.
CUSTODIAL CARE. Describes persons who receive assistance with day-to-day living tasks such as cooking, 
taking medication, bathing, using toilet facilities and other tasks of daily living. Custodial care includes persons 
receiving care who have the ability to respond to emergency situations and may receive limited verbal or physical 
assistance. These care recipients may evacuate at a slower rate and/or who have mental and psychiatric 
complications.
DANGEROUS. Any building, structure, or portion thereof that meets any of the conditions described below shall 
be deemed dangerous:
1. The building or structure has collapsed, has partially collapsed, has moved off its foundation or lacks the 
necessary support of the ground.

2. There exists a significant risk of collapse, detachment or dislodgment of any portion, member, appurtenance or 
ornamentation of the building or structure under permanent, routine, or frequent loads; under actual loads already 
in effect; or under snow, wind, rain, flood, earthquake, aftershock, or other environmental loads when such loads 
are imminent.
DAY BOX. A portable magazine designed to hold explosive materials constructed in accordance with the 
requirements for a Type 3 magazine as defined and classified in Chapter 56 of the International Fire Code.
DIRECTED CARE SERVICE. Care of residents, including personal care services, who are incapable of 
recognizing danger, summoning assistance, expressing need, or making basic care decisions. 
DRESSING ROOM.  A room in which changing clothes or dressing is an intended use, including but not limited 
to fitting rooms, locker rooms, and shower or bathing rooms where a separate room is not provided for dressing.
FACTORY BUILT BUILDING.  A building that is built in a factory under the State of Arizona’s Factory Built 
Building Program.
FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The distance measured from the building face to one of the following:
1.The closest interior lot line.
2.To the centerline of a street, an alley or public way.
3.To an imaginary line between two buildings on the lot.
The distance shall be measured at right angles from the face of the wall framing.
FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (FARS). A permanently installed arrangement of piping, 
valves, fittings, and equipment to facilitate the replenishment of breathing air in self-contained breathing 
apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters engaged in emergency operations.
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES. Any building used in whole or in part as a dwelling consisting of 
five or more dwelling units or sleeping rooms with more than fifty (50%) percent of the dwelling units or 
sleeping rooms occupied by and maintained exclusively or primarily for college, university or professional school 
students who are affiliated with a social, honorary, or professional organization recognized currently or in the 
past by a college, university, or professional school.
PARKING FACILITY.  Any surface parking lot, open or enclosed parking garage whether detached or integral to 
a building or one or more groups of carport canopies located on one lot or an adjacent lot.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. The care of persons who do not require medical care. Personal care involves 
responsibility for the safety of the persons while inside the building.  Personal care involves responsibility for the 
safety of the residents while inside the building or assistance with activities of daily living that can be performed 
by persons without professional skills or professional training and includes the coordination or provision of 
intermittent nursing services and administration of medications and treatments.
SECTION 203 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
Section 203.5.1 is amended as follows:

203.5.1 Factory Industrial F-1 Moderate-hazard occupancy. Factory industrial uses which are not classified as 
Factory Industrial F-2 Low Hazard shall be classified as F-1 Moderate Hazard and shall include, but not be 
limited to, the following:
Aircraft/(manufacturing, not to include repair)
Appliances
Athletic equipment
Automobiles and other motor vehicles
Bakeries
Beverages; over 16-percent alcohol content
Bicycles
Boats
Brooms or brushes
Business machines
Cameras and photo equipment
Canvas or similar fabric
Carpets and rugs (includes cleaning)
Clothing
Construction and agricultural machinery
Disinfectants
Dry cleaning and dyeing
Electric generation plants
Electronics
Engines (including rebuilding)
Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias, fast food take-out and 
similar dining facilities
Furniture
Hemp products

Jute products
Laundries
Leather products
Machinery
Metals
Millwork (sash and door)
Motion pictures and television filming (without spectators)
Musical instruments
Optical goods
Paper mills or products
Photographic film
Plastic products
Printing or publishing
Refuse incineration
Shoes
Soaps and detergents
Textiles
Tobacco
Trailers
Upholstering
Wood; distillation
Woodworking (cabinet) establishments with more than three (3) woodworking appliances.
Section 203.7.1 is amended as follows:
203.7.1 Group I-1. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof housing more than sixteen 
(16) ten (10) persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised environment and receive 
custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 
203.7.1.1 or 203.7.1.2 and shall

comply with Section 420 of the International Building Code. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the 
following:
Alcohol and Drug centers
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Group homes
Halfway houses
Residential board and custodial care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
Section 203.7.3 is amended as follows:
203.7.1.3 Six (6) to 16 Ten(10) persons receiving custodial care. A facility housing not fewer than 6 and not 
more than 16 ten (10) persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-4.
Section 203.9.4 is amended as follows:
203.9.4 Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 shall include buildings, structures, or portions thereof for 
more than five (5) but not more than ten (10)16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a 
supervised residential environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group R-4 shall be classified as one 
of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 203.9.4.1or 203.9.4.2. Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the 
requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except as otherwise provided for in the International 
Building Code. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Alcohol and drug centers
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Group homes
Halfway houses
Residential board and care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
SECTION 308 OPEN FLAMES.

Section 308.1.7 is hereby amended as follows:
308.1.7 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an untethered a sky lantern.
Section 308.5 is hereby added as follows:
308.5 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated 
on balconies or within 10 feet (3048mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER COMMUNICATIONS ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS.
Section 510.4 is hereby amended as follows:
510.4 Technical requirements. Equipment required to provide in-building ; emergency responder 
communications enhancement shall be listed in accordance with UL 2524. Systems, components, and equipment 
required to provide the in-building, emergency responder communications enhancement system shall comply 
with Sections 510.4.1through 510.4.2.8 and Article II PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM of 
the City of Tempe Municipal Code.
Section 511 is hereby added as follows:
SECTION 511 FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS (FARS).
511.1 Scope. The design, installation, and maintenance of firefighter air replenishment systems shall be in 
accordance with this section.
511.2 Required installations. A firefighter air replenishment system shall be installed in the following buildings:
1.Buildings classified as high-rise in accordance with the International Building Code.
2.Underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling ten thousand (10,000) square feet or 
more that is either more than two (2) floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet below grade.
511.3 Permits and construction documents.
511.3.1 Permits. A fire permit is required to install, repair, or modify a firefighter air replenishment system.
511.3.2 Construction documents. Prior to the installation of a firefighter air replenishment system construction 
documents shall be submitted for review and approval. Construction documents, special inspection forms, 
calculations, and other data shall be submitted in two (2) complete sets with each application for a permit. The 
construction documents shall be prepared by a design professional registered in Arizona. Construction documents 
shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to 
indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the 
provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the fire code 
official.

The plans submittal shall also include specifications for the tubing, fittings, and manufacturer data sheets for 
valves, pressure regulators, pressure relief devices, gauges, RIC universal air connections and cylinder filling 
hoses.
511.4 Contractor qualification. The firefighter air replenishment system shall be installed by Arizona state 
licensed contractors. Proof of licensure shall be provided at the first inspection.
511.5 Design criteria.
511.5.1 Design Pressure. The system shall be designed to at least one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) 
operating pressure.
511.5.2 Fill Pressure. The system shall be designed to fill, at each interior cylinder filling panel, one sixty-six 
(66) standard cubic foot compressed breathing air cylinder to a maximum pressure of four thousand five hundred 
(4,500) pounds per square inch gauge (psig).
511.5.3 Filling Operations. The filling operation shall be completed in not more than two (2) minutes upon 
connection of the cylinder to the fill hose.
511.5.4 Design Flow. The minimum design flow of the breathing air piping system shall be calculated using two 
(2) interior cylinder filling panels operating simultaneously and located at the highest level above the fire 
department access.
511.6 Operating pressure. All components used in the system shall be rated to operate at a minimum pressure of 
five thousand (5,000) psig at seventy degrees (70° F).
511.7 Marking. System piping, gauges, valves, and air outlets shall be clearly marked by means of steel or plastic 
labels or tags indicating their function. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the content's name and 
include a direction of flow arrow. Markings shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor, or ceiling penetrations; 
at each change of direction; and at a minimum of every twenty (20) feet or fraction thereof throughout the piping 
system.
511.8 Exterior fire department connection panel and enclosure.
511.8.1 Location. A fire department connection panel shall be attached to the building or on a remote monument 
at the exterior of the building, at a location approved by the fire code official. The panel shall be secured inside of 
a weather resistant enclosure. The panel shall be within fifty (50) feet of an approved roadway or driveway, or 
other location approved by the fire code official. The enclosure shall be visible and accessible on approach to the 
building.
511.8.2 Construction. The fire department connection panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of 
minimum eighteen (18) gauge carbon steel and shall be provided with coating to protect the cabinet from 
corrosion.
511.8.3 Vehicle protection. When the panel is located in an area subject to vehicle traffic, impact protection shall 
be provided in accordance with this code.
511.8.4 Enclosure marking. The front of the enclosure shall be marked "FIREFIGHTER AIR 
REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM" on securely attached steel, plastic engraved or painted plate. The lettering shall 
be in a color that contrasts with the enclosure front and in letters that are a minimum of two (2) inches high with 
three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke. The marking of the enclosure shall be visible.

511.8.5 Enclosure components. The enclosure shall house a fire department connection panel containing the 
following components:
1.One male rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection (RIC UAC) fitting. When connected to a 
female fitting, the assembled UAC shall meet the construction, performance, and dimensional requirements of 
NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services 
2013 Edition.
2. Two (2) pressure gauges. The face of the pressure gauge shall be a minimum of two and one-half (2.5) inch 
diameter. The gauge shall have a pressure range of zero to ten thousand (0—10,000) psig and indicating units 
shall not be less than one hundred (100) psig or greater than two hundred fifty (250) psig increments. One 
pressure gauge shall be provided and marked to indicate the fill pressure. One pressure gauge shall be provided 
and marked to indicate the system pressure.
3. One pressure regulator. One pressure regulator shall be installed between the RIC UAC fitting and the safety 
relief valve. The set pressure of the regulator shall not exceed the inlet pressure specified for the male RIC UAC 
fitting.
4. One spring-loaded safety relief valve. A spring-loaded safety relief valve shall be installed downstream of the 
pressure regulator inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel 
Code, Section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, and shall not be field adjustable. The relief valve shall have a set-
to- open pressure not exceeding 1.1 times the design pressure of the system.
5. One shutoff valve. The shutoff valve shall be installed upstream of the male RIC UAC connection and check 
valve.
6. One check valve. The check valve shall be installed between the male RIC UAC connection and the shutoff 
valve.
7.Instructions. Instructions explaining how to operate the shutoff valve shall be posted.
8.Tubing, fittings, adapters and supports. As required.
511.8.6 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, the fire department connection 
panel enclosure shall be maintained locked by an approved means.
511.8.7 Fire department key box. A fire department key box shall be provided adjacent to the fire department 
connection panel and enclosure. A key for the enclosure shall be provided in the key box.
511.9 Interior cylinder fill panels and enclosure.
511.9.1 Location. The panel shall be located a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches but not more than sixty (60) 
inches above the finished floor. Cylinder fill panels shall be installed in the interior of buildings as follows:
1. High rise buildings. An interior cylinder fill panel and enclosure shall be installed at an approved central 
location on floors of high-rise buildings commencing on the third floor above grade and every third floor 
thereafter. In addition, if basements exist greater than two (2) floors below grade, the fill panels will commence 
on the grade level and every third below grade level thereafter.
2. Underground structures as defined by Section 511.2 An interior cylinder fill panel and enclosure shall be 
installed in approved locations on the grade level and every third below grade level thereafter.

511.9.2 Cabinet requirements. Each cylinder fill panel shall be installed in a cabinet constructed of minimum 
eighteen (18) gauge carbon steel. The depth of the cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction. With the exception 
of the shutoff valve, pressure gauges, fill hoses and ancillary components, no system components shall be visible 
and shall be contained behind a minimum eighteen (18) gauge interior panel.
511.9.3 Door. Hinges for the cabinet door shall be located inside of the cabinet. The door shall be arranged such 
that when the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width or create an obstruction in the path of 
egress.
511.9.4 Cabinet marking. The front of each cylinder fill panel shall be marked "FIREFIGHTER AIR 
REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM." The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters 
that are a minimum of two (2) inches high with three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke. The marking of the cabinet 
shall be visible to emergency response personnel.
511.9.5 Cabinet components. The cabinet shall be of sufficient size to allow for the installation of the following 
components:
1. One shutoff valve. Shutoff valve to be located between the cylinder fill panel and the main compressed air 
riser. It is permissible to locate this shutoff valve outside of the cylinder fill panel.
2. Two (2) pressure gauges. The face of each pressure gauge shall be a minimum two and one-half (2.5) inch 
diameter. The gauge shall have a pressure range of zero to ten thousand (0—10,000) psig and indicating units 
shall not be less than one hundred (100) psig or greater than two hundred fifty (250) psig increments. One 
pressure gauge shall be provided and marked to indicate the fill pressure on the four thousand five hundred 
(4,500) psig connections.
3. One pressure regulator. One regulator shall be installed between the safety relief valve and the four thousand 
five hundred (4,500) psig fill connection. The set pressure of the regulator shall not exceed the discharge pressure 
specified for the RIC UAC fitting.
4. One spring-loaded safety relief valve. A spring-loaded safety relief valve shall be installed downstream of the 
four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig pressure regulator inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of 
CGAS-1.3 2016 Edition and shall not be field adjustable. The relief valve shall have a set to open pressure not 
exceeding 1.1 times the design pressure of the system.
5. Four (4) four thousand five hundred (4,500) psig self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill hoses with 
RIC UAC fittings. When protective caps are provided, they shall be equipped with a retainer so the cap cannot be 
disconnected from the hose.
6. Tubing, fittings, adapters and supports. As required.
511.9.6 Cylinder filling hose. The design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent 
kinking. When the hose is coiled, the brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at four 
(4) inches or greater. The discharge outlet of each cylinder filling hose shall have a female RIC UAC. The female 
fitting shall be designed to connect to a male RIC UAC. The assembled RIC UAC shall meet the construction, 
performance and dimensional requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Apparatus 
for Fire and Emergency Services, 2016 Edition.
511.9.7 Security. To prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system, each panel cover shall be 
maintained locked by an approved means.
511.10 Installation of components.

511.10.1 Pressure monitoring switch. An electric low-pressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the piping 
system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system. The 
pressure switch shall transmit a supervisory signal when the pressure of the breathing air system is less than three 
thousand (3,000) psig at seventy degrees (70° F) plus one hundred (100) psig. If the building is not equipped with 
a fire alarm system, activation of the pressure switch shall activate an audible alarm located at the building's main 
entrance. A weather resistant sign shall be provided adjacent to the audible alarm stating, "FIREFIGHTER AIR 
REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM — LOW AIR PRESSURE ALARM." The lettering shall be in a contrasting color, 
and the letters shall be a minimum of two (2) inches high with three-eighths (⅜) inch brush stroke.
511.10.2 Tubing. Piping shall be constructed of stainless steel. Stainless steel tubing shall meet ASTM A-269, 
Grade 316. Stainless steel fitting shall be a minimum .375 outside diameter x .065 wall 316 fully annealed 
seamless. Stainless steel fittings shall be at least Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479. Routing 
of tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the tubing from mechanical damage. When piping must pass 
through a fire-rated assembly or other solid material, the piping shall be protected by a schedule 40 steel sleeve 
that is at least three (3) times the pipe diameter extending at twelve (12) inches past the assembly. Both ends of 
the sleeve shall be filled with approved non-intumescent fire stop material.
511.10.3 Support. Piping shall be supported at maximum intervals of five (5) feet. Individual tubing clamps and 
mounting components shall be mechanically secured to the building support-members in accordance with 
manufacturers specifications.
511.10.4 Fittings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless steel or other approved materials that are compatible 
with breathing air. The use of nonmetallic materials shall be compatible with breathing air. Stainless steel fittings 
shall be Grade 316 and meet the requirements of ASTM A-479.
511.10.5 Prohibition. The use of carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high strength gray iron, or alloy steel is 
prohibited.
511.11 System assembly requirements. The system shall be an all-welded system except where the tubing joints 
are readily accessible and at the individual air fill panels. When mechanical high-pressure tube fittings are used, 
they shall be approved for the type of materials to be joined and rated for the maximum pressure of the system. 
Welding procedures shall meet nationally recognized standards of good practice. Prior to and during the welding 
of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated dry nitrogen or argon purge at three (3) psig shall be maintained to 
eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or welding flux. The purge shall commence a minimum of 
two (2) minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the welded joint is at an ambient temperature of 
sixty degrees (60° F) to eighty degrees (80° F).
511.12 Prevention of contamination. The installing contractor shall ensure that, at all times, the system 
components are not exposed to contaminants, including but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt, and construction 
materials. When contamination of system components has occurred, the affected component shall not be installed 
in the system.
511.13 Testing and inspection.
511.13.1 Testing. Following the initial fabrication, assembly, and installation of the piping distribution system, 
exterior connection panel and interior cylinder fill panels, the Fire Medical Rescue Department shall witness the 
pneumatic testing of the complete system at a minimum test pressure of five thousand five hundred (5,500) psi 
using oil free dry air, nitrogen, or argon. A minimum twenty-four (24) hour pneumatic or hydrostatic test shall be 
performed. During this test, all fittings, joints, and system components shall be inspected for leaks. A solution 
compatible with the system component materials shall be used on each joint and fitting. Any defects in the system 
or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection report, repaired, or replaced. A test of the low-pressure 
monitoring switch shall be performed. Each air fill panel shall be tested for compatibility with the Fire Medical 
Rescue Department's SCBA RIC UAC. The pipe or tubing manufacturer mill report shall be provided to the Fire 
Medical Rescue Department.

511.13.2 Air Sampling. A minimum of two (2) samples shall be taken from separate air fill panels and submitted 
to an independent certified gas analysis laboratory to verify the system's cleanliness and that the air is certified as 
breathing air. The laboratory shall submit a written report of the analysis to the Fire Medical Rescue Department 
documenting that the breathing air complies with this section.
511.13.3 Sign. During the period of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be secured so that no air can 
be introduced into the system, and each air fill panel shall be provided with a sign stating, "AIR QUALITY 
ANALYSIS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR FROM THIS SYSTEM." This sign shall be a 
minimum of eight and one half (8-½) inches by eleven (11) inches with minimum of one-inch lettering.
511.13.4 Special inspection. Prior to the final acceptance of the firefighter breathing air system, the building 
owner shall provide for the special inspection, testing and certification of the system. Special inspections shall be 
administered as required by Section 1704 of the International Building Code. At a minimum, the inspections shall 
include verifying the system's compatibility with the Fire Medical Rescue Department's SCBA apparatus, the 
system's ability to maintain five thousand (5,000) psi working pressure, the operability of the low-pressure 
monitoring switch and that the system's air quality complies with the requirements of Section 511.12. Prior to 
final acceptance, the building owner shall provide the Fire Medical Rescue Department with written verification 
of a testing and certification contract. Upon satisfactory completion of all city fire code inspections, special 
inspection, tests, and verification of air quality, the system shall be considered complete.
511.14 Annual maintenance inspections. The breathing air within the system shall be inspected at least annually 
in accordance with this section. As part of the inspection, one air sample shall be taken and certified as breathing 
air in accordance with this section. The laboratory test results shall be maintained onsite and readily available for 
review by the Fire Medical Rescue Department.
SECTION 901—GENERAL
Section 901.6.3.2 is hereby added as follows.
901.6.3.2 Inspection and Testing Tags. Upon completion of the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire 
protection systems and equipment, a tag shall be attached to the system or equipment in a conspicuous location. 
The tag shall document the date of the inspection testing or maintenance, the contractor and AZROC license 
number, the name of the individual performing the inspection testing and maintenance and if the system is 
compliant or deficiencies are noted on the report.
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
Section 903.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be 
provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
Exceptions: 
1.Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, 
associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system 
by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped 
throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from 
the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of 
the International Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with 
Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.
2. Detached accessory buildings under 200 square feet in total area used as a guard shack or similar use.

3. Detached non-combustible parking lot carports in S-1, S-2, and U occupancies accordance with Section 406.3.4 of 
the International Building Code.
4. Non-combustible (columns, beams, and roof members) shade canopies less than 5,000 square feet; not closer than 
5 feet to any building, property line or other shade canopy; and shading one of the following: vehicles for sale at a 
dealership, vehicle washing or drying facilities, playground equipment, or outdoor eating areas without cooking.
5. Shade canopies less than 5000 square feet; not closer than 5 feet to any property line or other shade canopy; with 
a non-combustible frame and a roof membrane meeting the fire propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 or 
has a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723; shading one of 
the following: vehicles for sale at a dealership, vehicle washing or drying facilities, playground equipment, outdoor 
eating areas without cooking or similar uses.
6. Shade structures (attached or detached) located no closer than 5 feet to a property line, constructed of non-
combustible (columns, beams, and roof members) where the roof shall be at least 55% open to the sky with roof 
members that are evenly spaced across the entire area of the structure
7. Shipping containers used for non- hazardous storage purposes and not closer than 5 feet to any building, property 
line or other container for less than 180 days.
8. Factory-built buildings utilized as temporary sales offices or construction offices as long as the building permit is 
active.
Section 903.2.1.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories buildings and portions 
thereof used as Group A-1 occupancies. and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and 
including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2)
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex.
Section 903.2.1.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
used as Group A-2 occupancies. stories containing Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the 
Group A-2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the 
following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m)
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
used as Group A-3 occupancies. stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the

Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the 
following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.4 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
used as Group A-4 occupancies. and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the 
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.5 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all enclosed Group A-5 accessory use 
areas. in excess of 1,000 square feet (93 m2).
Section 903.2.1.6 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs. Where an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy, with an occupant 
load exceeding 100 for Group A-2 and 300 for other Group A occupancies, all floors between the occupied roof 
and the level of exit discharge shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
Exception: Open parking garages of Type I or Type II construction.
Section 903.2.1.7 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.1.7 Multiple fire areas. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided where multiple fire areas of Group 
A-1, A-2, A-3or A-4 occupancies share exit or exit access components. and the combined occupant load of these 
fire areas is 300 or more.
Section 903.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used 
as for Group B occupancies. as required in Sections 903.2.2.1 and 903.2.2.2.
Section 903.2.2.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings and 
portions thereof the entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility. where either of the following conditions 
exist at any time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.

2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit 
discharge serving such a facility. In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of 
exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler systemshall be installed throughout the entire floor as well as all floors 
below where such care is provided, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of 
exit discharge, the level of exit discharge, and all floors below the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Floors classified as an open parking garage are not required to be sprinklered.
Section 903.2.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
used as Group E occupancies. as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) in area.
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an 
automaticsprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.
3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
Section 903.2.4 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings and portions 
thereof used as containing a Group F-1 occupancy. where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square 
feet (2230 m2).
4. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries.
5. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment containing 
lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the manufacturing process.
Section 903.2.4.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F-1 
occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 m2) in area that 
generate finely divided combustible waste or use finely divided combustible materials.
Section 903.2.4.3. is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.4.3 Group F-1 upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided 
throughout Group F-1 fire areas that exceed 2,500 square feet (232 m2) used for the manufacture of upholstered 
furniture or mattresses.
Section 903.2.5.1 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.5.1 General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings and portions thereof 
used as Group H occupancies.
Section 903.2.5.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.5.2 Group H-5 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings and 
portions thereof containing Group H-5 occupancies. The design of the automatic sprinkler system shall be not 
less than that required under the International Building Code for the occupancy hazard classifications in 
accordance with Table 903.2.5.2.Where the design area of the automatic sprinkler system consists of a corridor 
protected by one row of sprinklers, the maxi-mum number of sprinklers required to be calculated is 13.
Section 903.2.5.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.5.3 Pyroxylin plastics. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout in buildings or and 
portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored, or handled. in 
quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg).
Section 903.2.7 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
containing a Group M occupancy. where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square 
feet (2230 m2).
Section 903.2.8 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided 
throughout all buildings and portions thereof with a Group R fire area. 
Section 903.2.8.1. is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be 
required permitted in Group R-3 occupancies and their attached accessory occupancies.
Exceptions:
1.
R-3 occupancies and R-3 Townhome units of five thousand (5,000) square feet or less and other buildings or 
structures accessory to R-3 occupancies constructed in accordance with the International Building Code or 
the International Residential Code. The area calculation shall be based upon the total under-roof area 
including but not limited to basements, garages and porches etc.
Section 903.2.8.2 is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.8.2 Group R-4 Condition 1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 
shall be permitted provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as in Group R-4, Condition 1 
occupancies.
Section 903.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof 
containing an Group S-1 occupancy. where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square 
feet (2230m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 
square feet(464 m2).
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area 
exceeds500 square feet (46.4 m2).
Section 903.2.9.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as 
repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a 
repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 
12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 
square feet (464 m2).
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area 
exceeds500 square feet (46.4 m2).
Section 903.2.9.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures with where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 
20,000 cubic feet (566m3) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 
Section 903.3.1.1.
Section 903.2.9.4 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.9.4 Group S-1 upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided 
throughout Group S-1 fire areas where the area used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses. 
exceeds 2,500 square feet (232m2).

Exception: Self-service storage facilities not greater than one story above grade plane where all storage spaces 
can be accessed directly from the exterior.
Section 903.2.10 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and 
portions thereof classified as parking garages. where any of the following conditions exist:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International 
Building Code, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code, is 
located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the International Building 
Code, exceeds 48,000 square feet (4460 m2).
Section 903.2.10.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings 
and portions thereof used for storage of commercial motor vehicles. where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet 
(464 m2). 
Section 903.2.10.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.10.2 Mechanical access enclosed parking garages. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be 
provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used for the storage of motor vehicles in a mechanical-access 
enclosed parking garage. The portion of the building that contains the mechanical-access enclosed parking garage 
shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system.
Section 903.2.11 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards. In all occupancies other than Group U, an automatic sprinkler 
system shall be installed throughout buildings and portions thereof for where building design or hazards exist in 
the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.
Section 903.2.11.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all stories, 
including basements, of all buildings and portions thereof where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet (139 
m2) and shall where the story does not comply with the following criteria for exterior wall openings:
1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with Section 1011 
or an outside ramp complying with Section 1012. Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), 
or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on not fewer than one side. The required openings shall be 
distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm).
2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling not less than 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 
linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on not fewer than one side. The required 
openings shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent openings does not exceed 50 feet (15

240 mm).The height of the bottom of the clear opening shall not exceed 44 inches (1118 mm) measured from the 
floor.
Section 903.2.11.1.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30 36 
inches (762mm) (914.4mm). Access to such openings shall be provided for the fire department from the exterior 
and shall not be obstructed in a manner such that firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior.
Section 903.2.11.1.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11.1.2 Openings on one side only. Where openings in a story are provided on only one side and the 
opposite wall of such story is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from such openings, the building, and portions 
thereof story shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. or openings shall be 
provided on not fewer than two sides of the story.
Section 903.2.11.1.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11.1.3 Basements. Where any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from 
openings required by Section 903.2.11.1, or where walls, partitions or other obstructions are installed that restrict 
the application of water from hose streams, the Basements and portions thereof shall be equipped throughout with 
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Section 903.2.11.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout 
buildings that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more 
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exception: Occupancies in Group F-2.
Section 903.2.11.8 is hereby added as follows:
903.2.11.8 Occupancies which permit smoking. In buildings or portions thereof where the smoking of a lit pipe, 
cigar, cigarette, plant, herb, or other form of smoking materials has been approved, an automatic sprinkler system 
shall be installed in accordance with Section 903.3.
Section 903.2.11.9 is hereby added as follows:
903.2.11.9 Shell Buildings. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in shell buildings, other than Group M, F, 
or S Occupancies, designed as light and ordinary hazard in accordance with NFPA 13, all of the following 
requirements shall be applied to the design and installation of the system.
1. Only 5.6K standard spray fire sprinkler heads shall be used in the design and installation.
2. Reduction in remote areas of operation for hydraulically designed systems shall not be permitted when using 
quick response fire sprinklers.
3. Extended coverage fire sprinklers shall be prohibited in the design and installation.
Section 903.2.11.10 is hereby added as follows:

903.2.11.10 Additions. All additions to existing buildings or structures shall require both the existing building or 
structure and the addition to be provided throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system complying with Section 
903.3 of this code as applicable.
Exceptions:
1.
An existing non-sprinklered building or structure and additions provided the occupancy is not changed, the 
addition is the same occupancy, and the total area of all additions does not exceed 1,000 square feet.
2.
Additions to existing non-sprinklered Group R-3 occupancies or other buildings or structures accessory to 
Group R-3 occupancies where the total area of the existing  building or structure and the addition does not 
exceed 5000 square feet. The area calculation shall be based upon the total under-roof area including but not 
limited to basements, garages and porches etc.
Section 903.2.11.11 is hereby added as follows:
903.2.11.11 Change of Occupancy. An automatic fire sprinkler system complying with Section 903.3 of this code 
shall be provided for existing buildings, structures and portions thereof undergoing a change of occupancy based 
upon the hazard classifications outlined in Table 903.2.11.11:
1.
When a change of occupancy is made to a higher level as shown in Table 903.2.11.11 of this code, the existing 
building, structure and portions thereof shall be provided throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
2.
When a change of occupancy is made within hazard level 1 as shown in Table 903.2.11.11 of this code, the 
existing building, structure and portions thereof shall be provided throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler 
system.
3.
 Any change of occupancy of a building, structure or area of more than 5,000 square feet shall  be provided 
throughout the existing building, structure and portions thereof with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
4.
When a change of occupancy 5000 square feet or less is made to a lower hazard level or within the same hazard 
level (except hazard level 1) in accordance with Table 903.2.11.11, the building is not required to be provided 
with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Table 903.2.11.11 is hereby added as follows:
TABLE 903.2.11.11 EXISTING BUILDING HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Hazard Level
Building Occupancy Type
1 (highest)
H, I, R-1, R-2, R-4, B (Ambulatory Care)
2
A-2, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, 
3
F-1, S-1 
4
E, F-2, S-2
5 (lowest)
B, M, U, R-3
Note  - Occupancies defined in this code.

Section 903.3.1.1.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms. In Group R occupancies, sprinklers shall not be required in bathrooms that do not exceed 
55 square feet (5 m2) in area and are located within individual dwelling units or sleeping units. provided that 
walls and ceilings, including the walls and ceilings behind a shower enclosure or tub, are of noncombustible or 
limited-combustible materials with a 15-minute thermal barrier rating.
Section 903.3.1.2 is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies shall be permitted 
to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R provided there are no deletions of sprinklers in 
bathrooms, closets (including those containing mechanical or electrical equipment), garages and carports and 
accessible areas under interior stairs and landings used for storage or living purposes and where the Group R 
occupancy meets all of the following conditions:
1. Four stories or less above grade plane.
2. For other than Group R-2 occupancies, the floor level of the highest story is 30 feet (9144 mm) or less above 
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
For Group R-2 occupancies, the roof assembly is less than 45 feet (13 716 mm) above the lowest level of fire 
department vehicle access. The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from 
the lowest required fire vehicle access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched 
roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields 
the greatest distance.
3. The floor level of the lowest story is 30 feet (9144 mm) or less below the lowest level of fire department 
vehicle access.
4.The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the 
International Building Code shall be measured from grade plane. 
Section 903.3.1.2.1 is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks, and ground 
floor patios of dwelling units and sleeping units. where either of the following conditions exists:
1. The building is of Type V construction, provided that there is a roof or deck above.
2. Exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units and sleeping units are constructed in 
accordance with Section 705.2.3.1, Exception 3 of the International Building Code.
Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors 
are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 
inches (356 mm)below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist 
construction.
Section 903.3.2.2. is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.2.2 Corridors and balconies in the means of egress. Sprinkler protection shall be provided in corridors 
and for balconies in the means of egress. where any of the following conditions apply:
1. Corridors with combustible floor or walls.
2. Corridors with an interior change of direction exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad).
3. Corridors that are less than 50 percent open to the outside atmosphere at the ends.
4. Open-ended corridors and associated exterior stairways and ramps as specified in Section 1027.6, Exception 3.
5. Egress balconies not complying with Sections 1021.2 and 1021.3.

Section 903.3.1.3 is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings; 
Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance 
with NFPA 13D provided there are no deletions of sprinklers in, bathrooms, closets (including those containing 
mechanical or electrical equipment), garages and carports and accessible areas under interior stairs and landings.
Section 903.6 is hereby amended as follows
903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads and fittings used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be 
National Standard Thread (NST).as prescribed by the fire code official.
SECTION 905 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS.
Section 905.4 is hereby amended as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in 
all of the following locations:
1.
In every required interior or exterior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above 
or below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at the main intermediate floor landing between 
floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Exception: A single hose connection shall be permitted to be installed in the open corridor or open breezeway 
between open stairs that are not greater than 75 feet (22 860 mm) apart.
2. Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units' vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), a hose 
connection shall be located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof 
provided in accordance with Section 1011.12 of the International Building Code and on the roof where stairways 
do not access the roof. Hose connections shall be installed within 200 feet (60 960 mm) from the most remote 
potion of the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote 
standpipe for testing purposes.
SECTION 907 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS.
Section 907.2.11.6.1 is hereby added as follows:
907.2.11.6.1 Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or 
when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be 
equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings. 
Exceptions:
1.
Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition 
or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements of 
this section.
2.
Repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems are exempt from the requirements of this section.

SECTION 1025 LUMINOUS EGRESS PATH MARKINGS.
Section 1025.1 is hereby amended as follows:
1025.1 General. Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided all in high-
rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I-1,M or R-1 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1025.1 through 1025.5.
Exceptions: Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that 
serve as part of the exit path in accordance with Section 1028.1, Exception 1.
SECTION 1103 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS.
Section 1103.5 is hereby amended as follows:
1103.5 Sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing building in accordance 
with Sections 1103.5.1 through 1103.5.5 and sections 903.2.11.7 through 903.2.11.11of this code.
Section 1103.5 is hereby amended as follows:
1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section1103.5.2,existing buildings of Group 
I2, Condition2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in 
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the 
adopting ordinance. [DATE BY WHICH SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED] by January 1st 2028.
Section 1104.25 is hereby amended as follows:
1104.25 Egress path markings. Existing high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I, M and R-1 Occupancies shall be 
provided with luminous egress path markings in accordance with Section1025.
Exception: Open, unenclosed stairwells in historic buildings designated as historic under a state or local historic 
preservation program.
Section 3103.5 is hereby amended as follows:
3103.5 Construction documents. A detailed site and floor plan for tents or membrane structures with an occupant 
load of 50 or more shall be provided with each application for approval. The tent or membrane structure floor 
plan shall indicate details of the means of egress facilities, seating capacity, arrangement of the seating and 
location and type of heating and electrical equipment. The construction documents shall include an analysis of 
structural stability. Water-filled vessels used to anchor a tent or membrane structure shall be in accordance with 
Section 3103.8.1.
Section 3103.5 is hereby rescinded in its entirety:
3103.8.1 Water-filled vessels. Water-filled vessels shall be permitted to be used where approved and in 
accordance with the tent or membrane structure manufacturer’s load specifications.
SECTION 5608 FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
Section 5608.1 is hereby amended as follows:
5608.1 General. Fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special 
effects in motion picture, television, theatrical, and group entertainment productions, shall comply with Sections

5608.2 through 5608.10 and NFPA 1123 or NFPA 1126. Indoor use of Fireworks displays, pyrotechnics and 
pyrotechnic special effects shall be prohibited.
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Secs. 14-42—14-49. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE III. - FIREWORKS
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Sec. 14-50. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, have the meanings ascribed to them in this 
section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
City permit means a permit issued by the Fire Medical Rescue Chief or designee.
Consumer fireworks mean those fireworks defined by A.R.S. § 36-1601.
Display fireworks mean those fireworks defined by A.R.S. § 36-1601.
Expenses of an emergency response means reasonable costs directly incurred by public agencies including but 
not limited to the city fire, police and Engineering and Transportation and Municipal Utilities Departments or 
other first responders including but not limited to private ambulance companies that make an appropriate 
emergency response to an incident.
Fireworks mean consumer fireworks, display fireworks or permissible consumer fireworks as defined by A.R.S. 
§ 36-1601.
Novelty items mean federally deregulated novelty items that are known as snappers, snap caps, party poppers, 
glow worms, snakes, toy smoke devices and sparklers.
Permissible consumer fireworks mean those fireworks as defined by A.R.S. § 36-1601 that may be sold within 
the city even where the use of those items has been prohibited.
Supervised public display means a monitored performance of display fireworks open to the public and authorized 
by City permit.
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2019.03 , § 11, 2-28-19)
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Sec. 14-51. - Fireworks prohibited, exceptions.
(a) The use, discharge or ignition of fireworks within the City is prohibited except for permissible consumer 
fireworks during the use periods set forth in A.R.S. § 36-1606. At no time shall the use of consumer fireworks be 
authorized on city property, including parks, preserves, buildings and facilities, except as authorized under 
subsection (b) herein.
(b) Nothing in this section or article shall be construed to prohibit the use of novelty items or the occurrence of a 
supervised public display of fireworks authorized by City permit.
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2014.53, 10-2-14)
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Sec. 14-52. - Sale of fireworks.

(a) No person shall sell or permit or authorize the sale of permissible consumer fireworks to a person who is 
under sixteen (16) years of age.
(b) No person shall sell or permit or authorize the sale of permissible consumer fireworks in conflict with state 
law or this Code.
(c) No person shall sell or authorize the sale of permissible consumer fireworks outside of the periods set forth in 
A.R.S. § 36-1606.
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2014.53, 10-2-14)
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Sec. 14-53. - Posting signs by persons engaged in the sale of fireworks; civil penalty.
(a) Prior to the sale of permissible consumer fireworks, every person engaged in such sales shall prominently 
display signs indicating the following:
(1) The use of permissible consumer fireworks shall only be allowed on dates and times set forth in 
A.R.S. § 36-1606.
(2) Consumer fireworks authorized for sale under state law may not be sold to persons under the age of 
sixteen (16).
(b) Signs required under this section shall be placed in each area where fireworks are displayed and at each cash 
register where fireworks are sold.
(c) Failure to comply with this section is a civil offense punishable by a minimum fine of one thousand dollars 
($1,000).
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2014.53, 10-2-14)
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Sec. 14-54. - Authority to enforce violations of this article; means of enforcement.
(a) The Fire Medical Rescue Chief or designee, or a city police officer may issue civil complaints to enforce 
violations of this article designated as civil offenses.
(b) Any person authorized pursuant to this section to issue a civil complaint may also issue a notice of violation 
specifying actions to be taken and the time in which they are to be taken to avoid issuance of a civil or criminal 
complaint.
(c) The Fire Medical Rescue Chief or designee, or a city police officer may issue criminal complaints to enforce 
this article.
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10)
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Sec. 14-55. - Penalty.
A person violating any prohibition or requirement imposed by this article is subject to a civil penalty of one-
thousand dollars ($1,000.00), unless another penalty is specifically provided for.

(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2014.53, 10-2-14)
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Sec. 14-56. - Liability for emergency responses related to use of fireworks.
(a) A person who uses, discharges or ignites permissible consumer fireworks on dates and times set forth in 
A.R.S. § 36-1606, other fireworks or anything that is designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to 
detonate in the air or to fly above the ground, is liable for the expenses of any emergency response that is 
required by such use, discharge or ignition. The fact that a person is convicted or found responsible for a violation 
of this article is prima facie evidence of liability under this section.
(b) The expenses of an emergency response are a charge against the person liable for those expenses pursuant to 
subsection (a) of this section. The charge constitutes a debt of that person and may be collected proportionately 
by the public agencies, or other first responders that incurred the expenses. The liability imposed under this 
section is in addition to and not in limitation of any other liability that may be imposed.
(Ord. No. 2010.38, 10-21-10; Ord. No. O2014.53, 10-2-14)