Ordinance No. 4993

ORDINANCE NO. 4993 
 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
ARIZONA, 
DECLARING 
THE 
DOCUMENTS 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
“INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION,” “NATIONAL 
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020 EDITION,” “INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING 
CODE, 2021 EDITION,”  “INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2021 
EDITION,” “INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 EDITION,”  
“INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2021 EDITION,” “INTERNATIONAL 
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2021 EDITION,” “INTERNATIONAL 
EXISTING 
BUILDING 
CODE, 
2021 
EDITION,” 
“INTERNATIONAL 
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2021 EDITION,” AND “2021 
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 29, BUILDING REGULATIONS,” AS PUBLIC 
RECORDS; AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
CHAPTER 29, BUILDING REGULATIONS, BY REPEALING THE 
INTERNATIONAL 
BUILDING 
CODE, 
2018 
EDITION, 
NATIONAL 
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2017 EDITION, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 
2018 EDITION, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2018 EDITION, 
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2018 EDITION, INTERNATIONAL 
FUEL 
GAS 
CODE, 
2018 
EDITION, 
INTERNATIONAL 
ENERGY 
CONSERVATION CODE, 2018 EDITION, BY ADOPTING THE 2021 
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 
CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL 
MECHANICAL CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY 
CONSERVATION CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING 
CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, AND 
BY AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE EXCEPTION PROVISIONS TO 
THE CODES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; 
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND 
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
 
WHEREAS, Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Chandler provides that the City of Chandler, 
Arizona has adopted the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, subject to specified 
amendments thereto as set forth in Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Chandler; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Chandler Development Services Department believes it to be prudent to 
adopt the 2021 edition of the International Building Code and to clarify and amend the provisions 
to the International Building Code that are presently set forth in Chapter 29 of the Code of the City 
of Chandler; and  
 
WHEREAS, the City of Chandler believes it to be prudent to adopt the updated editions of certain 
codes related to building regulations previously adopted by reference and to otherwise update the 
provisions set forth in Chapter 29, Code of the City of Chandler; and

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WHEREAS, the City of Chandler recognizes the importance of the International Energy 
Conservation Code to promote sustainable and affordable development within the City of Chandler 
and to preserve and protect the best interests of City of Chandler residents. The City of Chandler 
also seeks to promote innovative strategies and technologies that use alternative materials, designs, 
or methods to achieve sustainable and affordable development within the City of Chandler.  
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona 
as follows: 
 
 
Section 1.  
That those documents identified below, one (1) paper copy and one (1) electronic 
copy of each which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, each are 
hereby adopted by reference, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes 
set forth herein and each are hereby declared to be a public record. 
 
A. 
International Building Code, 2021 edition. 
B. 
National Electrical Code, 2020 edition. 
C. 
International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition. 
D. 
International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition. 
E. 
International Residential Code, 2021 edition. 
F. 
International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition. 
G. 
International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition. 
H. 
International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. 
I. 
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition.   
 
 
Section 2.   
That certain document known as the “2021 Amendments to Chapter 29, Building 
Regulations,” one (1) paper copy and (1) electronic copy which shall remain on file 
in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted by reference with the additions, 
insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein and is hereby declared to be a 
public record. 
 
Section 3. 
That Chapter 29, Building Regulations, is hereby amended by repealing the 2018 
International Business Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2018 International 
Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International 
Residential Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Energy 
Conservation Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International 
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and by adopting the 2021 International Building 
Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 
International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 
International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 
International Existing Building Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa 
Code, and by adopting the “2021 Amendments to Chapter 29, Building 
Regulations”. 
 
Section 4. 
Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of 
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, or any parts hereof, are 
hereby repealed.

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Section 5. 
Providing for Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or 
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by 
the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect 
the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 
 
Section 6.   
Providing for an Effective Date. That the 2021 International Building Code, 2020 
National Electrical Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International 
Mechanical Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Fuel 
Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International 
Existing Building Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 
2021 Amendments to Chapter 29, Building Regulations of the Code of the City of 
Chandler as adopted herein are effective July 1, 2022. 
   
Section 7.    
Providing for Penalties. A violation of this ordinance shall be a Class 1 
misdemeanor subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions set forth in Section 
1-8 of the Chandler City Code. 
 
INTRODUCED AND TENTATIVELY APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, 
Arizona, this ___ day of __________, 2022. 
 
ATTEST: 
 
_________________________ 
 
 
_____________________________ 
CITY CLERK  
 
 
 
 
MAYOR 
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona this _____ day 
of ______________, 2022. 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY CLERK  
 
 
 
 
MAYOR

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CERTIFICATION 
 
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 4993 duly passed and adopted 
by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day 
of _________________, 2022, and that a quorum was present thereat. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     CITY CLERK  
 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY ATTORNEY  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Published in the Arizona Republic on:

2021 Amendments to Chapter 29, Building Regulations 
{Public Record for Ordinance No. 4993} 
 
The Chandler City Code Chapter 29, Building Regulations, is hereby amended to read as follows 
(additions in ALL CAPS, deletions in strikeout): 
 
Chapter 29 - BUILDING REGULATIONS  
 
ARTICLE I. - CODE ENFORCEMENT 
 
29-1. - Code enforcement. 
  
29-1.1. Application. This article applies to the administration of the codes adopted by reference 
and amended in Articles II through IX X of this Chapter 29. In the event of a conflict between 
the provisions of this Article I and the provisions set forth in, or codes as amended in Articles 
II through IX X of this Chapter 29, the provisions of this Article I shall be controlling.  
29-1.2. Designation of building official. The City Development Services Department Building 
Official is hereby designated as the building official, or such other official designated as the 
applicable code official in any code adopted by reference in this chapter, for purposes of this 
article and the codes adopted by reference in this chapter.  
29-1.3. Violations.  
A. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, extend, 
repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated 
by any code amended and/or adopted by reference in this Chapter 29, or violate any order 
or decision by the building official pursuant such code, or caused same to be done, in 
conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Each day that a violation 
continues after notice of violation, in accordance with Section 29-11109.3, has been 
served shall be deemed a separate offense.  
B. Penalties. Unlawful acts, as defined in Subsection 29-1.3(A), constitute a violation of 
the Chandler City Code and shall be subject to enforcement pursuant to Subsections 29-
1.3(B) and 29-1.3(C).  
1. Criminal penalties. Persons (or legal entities included in the definitions of 
"person" in Section 202) who shall violate a provision of the codes amended or 
adopted by this Chapter 29 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a 
fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or twenty thousand 
dollars ($20,000.00) if a legal entity, by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six 
(6) months, or by probation for a term not exceeding three (3) years, or by any 
combination thereof.  
a. The imposition of a criminal penalty does not prevent suspension or 
revocation of a license, permit or franchise or other administrative sanctions.

b. The imposition of criminal penalties does not prevent enforcement and any 
relief available under Subsections 29-1.3(B)(2) and (B)(3) or Subsection 29-
1.3(C).  
2. Abatement. In addition to the imposition of the penalties described in Subsection 
29-1.3(B), the building official is authorized to institute appropriate action by 
injunctive or other equitable remedies as set forth in Chapter 26 of the Chandler Code 
or state law, to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a 
violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an 
illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises. 
Imposition of any of the remedies outlined in this Subsection 29-1.3(C) does not 
prevent criminal enforcement.  
a. The imposition of any remedy detailed in Subsections 29-1.3(B)(2). 29-
1.3(B)(3). or 29-1.3(C) does not prevent suspension or revocation of a license, 
permit or franchise or other administrative sanctions.  
b. The imposition of any remedy detailed in Subsections 29-1.3(B)(2). 29-
1.3(B)(3). or 29-1.3(C) does not prevent criminal enforcement options.  
3. Abatement expenses. To the extent that the responsible person does not comply 
with the terms of any abatement order received, the City may seek recovery of its 
expenses in abating the violation cited, including, without limitation, those expenses 
associated with orders issued pursuant to this code or the procedures set forth in state 
law or Chapter 26 of the Chandler City Code.  
C. Stop work order. Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by a code 
adopted by reference in this chapter being performed in a manner contrary to the 
provisions of a code adopted by reference in this chapter or in a dangerous or unsafe 
manner, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order. Absent an 
emergency, a stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the 
property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop 
work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the 
reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work is authorized to 
resume. Where an emergency exists, the building official shall not be required to give a 
written notice prior to stopping the work.  
D. Notice of violation. Upon finding a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or 
outdoor area that is in violation of a code adopted by reference in this chapter, the building 
official may prepare, at his or her sole discretion, a written notice of violation prior to 
initiation of any penalties or enforcement set forth in this Article I of Chapter 29 of the 
Chandler City Code describing the violations and, when compliance is not immediate, 
specifying a time for such compliance and re-inspection. A notice of violation issued 
pursuant to this Subsection 29-1.3(B) shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant, 
or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service, mail, 
or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of responsibility upon the 
premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such notice of violation shall 
be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises

and the notice of violation shall be mailed with return receipt requested or a certificate of 
mailing, to the last known address of the owner, occupant, or both. A notice of violation 
issued or served as provided by this Subsection 29-1.3(D) shall be complied with by the 
owner, operator, occupant, or other person responsible for the condition or violation to 
which the notice of violation pertains.  
29-1.4. Board of appeals established; procedural rules. A board of appeals is hereby established 
to provide a means by which persons may (a) appeal interpretations of Chapter 28 and this 
Chapter 29 made by the fire code official or building official, or (b) seek a determination of 
the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction or (c) appeal a designation 
of slum property or (d) appeal abatement orders issued pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Chandler 
City Code. The board of appeals may also evaluate model codes, or any amendments 
associated with any such codes, for recommendations of adoption by the City. The following 
rules and regulations governing the establishment and procedures of the board of appeals are 
hereby adopted. The procedures set forth herein shall supersede any previous rules and 
procedures. Whenever this Article 1 of Chapter 29 of the Chandler City Code makes use of 
the term "building official," it shall mean the "fire code official" if the action of the Board or 
official pertains to the International Fire Code as adopted in Chapter 28 of the Chandler City 
Code.  
A. Creation and appointment. The board of appeals shall consist of five (5) members 
who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building 
construction and who are not employees of the City. Members of such board shall be 
appointed as set forth in section 6.01 of the City Charter. Only one (1) member may be 
appointed from any single company, corporation, business, or organization concurrently. 
The secretary of the board shall be an ex officio member and shall be the building official 
or his authorized representative. Members shall serve without compensation.  
 
 
B. Term of office. The term of the members shall be as set forth in Section 6.01 of the 
City Charter, except that the expiration dates of members' terms shall be so scheduled to 
provide the continuity of at least two (2) members with a minimum of one (1) year of 
previous board experience.  
C. Meetings.  
1. The board shall meet monthly, unless otherwise rescheduled by a majority vote 
of the members when no appeals are pending. Meeting locations and times may be 
set at the discretion of the board. All such meetings shall be open to the public.  
2. Notice of the time and place of any regular or special meeting, including an 
agenda of the matter(s) to be discussed, shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to 
the meeting.  
3. The board shall elect a chairman in May of each year who shall have the power 
to administer oaths and take evidence and appoint any such officers deemed 
desirable. The chairman will serve for a term of one (1) year, and may serve as 
chairman for a successive year if so elected by a majority of the other board members. 
The secretary of the board shall keep a record of its actions and render a report to the

mayor and council of each meeting. Any finding, ruling or decision of said board 
shall be fully reported in the minutes of City Council. Written minutes of board 
proceedings showing the vote of each member and all actions taken shall be kept.  
D. Powers.  
1. The board shall reasonably interpret this Chapter, and the codes adopted by 
reference in this Chapter, when the meaning of any word or phrase of a section is in 
doubt; when there is a dispute as to such meaning between the appellant and the 
enforcing officer; or when it is alleged that there is error in any order, requirement, 
decision, or determination made by the building official in the enforcement of this 
Chapter.  
2. The board may approve alternate materials, design, or methods of construction, 
provided it finds that the proposed alternate is suitable for the intended application, 
and complies with the intent of this Chapter, and is, for the purposes intended, at least 
the equivalent of that prescribed in the International Building Code adopted by 
reference in this Chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, 
and safety.  
3. The board shall hear and determine appeals regarding the designation of slum 
property and code enforcement and nuisance abatement orders pursuant to Chapter 
26 of the Code.  
E. Quorum and voting. Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum. In 
recommending the approval of an appeal or alternate materials or methods of 
construction, the affirmative vote of three (3) members shall be required. If 
recommending amendments to this Chapter or new legislation, the affirmative vote of 
four (4) members is required.  
F. Appeals.  
1. An appeal to the board may be initiated by any property owner, or an authorized 
representative of such property owner, who disputes a decision of the building 
official relating to that person's property. A written notice of appeal must be filed 
with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after the property owner, or the authorized 
representative of such property owner, receives notice of such decision. Self-imposed 
hardships shall not be grounds for an appeal. The City Clerk shall cause to be 
transmitted to the board all records pertaining to the appealed action.  
2. An appeal to the board of slum property designations and code enforcement or 
nuisance abatement orders may be filed by the owner or other responsible party in 
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 30 and/or Chapter 26 of the Code.  
3. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal in proper form, and upon proper public notice, 
the board shall proceed to hold a public hearing of the appeal at their next regular 
meeting. The board, however, may refuse to grant a hearing of any case in which the 
notice of appeal requests a waiver of any provisions of this chapter.

4. A timely filed notice of appeal stays all proceedings against the appellant in the 
matter appealed, unless the building official certifies to the board that, in his opinion 
and by the facts stated, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. Upon 
such certification, proceedings shall not be stayed, except by restraining order to the 
building official by a court having jurisdiction or as may be determined by the board 
in a special meeting which may be held after twenty-four (24) hours' posting for 
public notification.  
G. Board decision; time limit. The board shall decide on any matter within fifteen (15) 
days after the date of said hearing unless a specified extension of time for deliberation is 
agreed upon by the appellant. The failure to issue a decision within fifteen (15) days after 
the date of the hearing shall be deemed to constitute a decision adverse to the appellant. 
A decision in favor of the appellant shall be implemented by the building official in 
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in that decision.  
H. Court review. Appeal from the decision of the board of appeals shall be to a court 
having jurisdiction in the matter under consideration and shall proceed in the manner 
prescribed by law.  
I. Reapplication. In the event that IF an appeal is denied (or technically denied) by the 
board, the board shall reserve the right to refuse to consider another appeal on the same 
subject matter under like circumstances within one (1) year from the date of hearing on 
the previous appeal.  
J. Executive sessions. Executive sessions of the board of appeals may be held for only 
those reasons and pursuant to those conditions authorized by state law or the City Charter. 
Executive sessions may be held upon twenty-four (24) hours' posting and notification of 
the board.  
K. Financial. The board of appeals shall not incur debts, nor make any purchases or enter 
into any contracts binding upon the City.  
L. Conflict of interest. Any member of the board who has a conflict of interest in any 
matter brought before this board of appeals shall make known such interest in the minutes 
of the board and shall refrain from voting upon or otherwise participating in any manner 
in such matter. The existence of a conflict of interest shall be determined by reference to 
state law.  
M. Amendments of procedural rules. Any proposed amendments of these procedural 
rules shall be considered at a public meeting of the board for which notice has been given.  
29-1.5. Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances. The provisions of this code, insofar 
as they are substantially the same as legislation previously adopted by the City relating to the 
same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof and not as 
new enactments.

ARTICLE II. - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 
 
29-2. - International Building Code adopted.  
 
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Building Code, 2021 2018 
edition, ("IBC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article II of Chapter 29 with 
the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "IBC" without 
further description when used in the portions of the IBC which are not amended and in this Article 
II of Chapter 29 shall mean the IBC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, deletions, and 
changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to other publications of the 
International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the 
version of the publications as amended by the City.  
29-2.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction.  
29-2.3. 29-2.2. Subsection 101.4.4 "Property Maintenance" is deleted in its entirety.  
29-2.4. 29-2.3. Subsection 102.2 "Other laws" is hereby amended by adding the following 
provisions to the end thereof:  
Additionally, the building official will enforce the provisions of such other laws 
when mandated by state or federal law.  
29-2.5. 29-2.4. Subsection 102.6 "Existing Structures" is hereby amended by deleting 
reference to the International Property Maintenance Code.  
29-2.6. 29-2.5. Subsection 102.6.2 "Buildings previously occupied" is hereby amended 
by deleting reference to the International Property Maintenance Code.  
29-2.6. SUBSECTION 103.1 "CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY” IS 
HEREBY 
AMENDED 
BY 
INSERTING 
DEVELOPMENT 
SERVICES 
DEPARTMENT AS NAME OF DEPARTMENT. 
29-2.7. Subsection 103.3 "Deputies" is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence 
thereof.  
29-2.8.  29-2.7. Subsection 105.1.1 "Annual permit" is hereby deleted in its entirety and 
replaced with a new subsection 105.1.1 as follows:  
105.1.1 Annual permit. The building official is authorized to establish a policy 
outlining the scope of work and other restrictions for issuing an annual permit for 
alterations to a previously approved premise in lieu of requiring individual permits 
for each alteration.  
29-2.09 29-2.8. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" "Building" is hereby 
amended by deleting item 1 in its entirety and replacing it with a new item 1 as follows:  
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not 
exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m 2 ) and the height measured at the highest point does

not exceed 7 feet (2134 mm) WITH OPTION UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 9 FEET 
(2743 MM) WITH SETBACKS AT A RATIO OF 2 ADDITIONAL FEET OF 
SETBACK FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 1 FOOT OF BUILDING HEIGHT.  
29-2.10 29-2.9. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" "Building" item 9 is hereby 
amended by replacing "24 inches (610mm)" with "18 inches (457mm)".  
29-2.11 29-2.10. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended by 
adding items to each work category as follows:  
Building:  
14. Replacement of a roof cover on Group R-3 or U occupancies where the 
replacement roof covering classification is equal to or greater than the existing 
roof covering classification and does not increase the loads upon the structural 
frame.  
15. Special cases AS allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar 
nature and complexity as those items listed above.  
Electrical:  
Motors, Components, Overcurrent Devices and Equipment: A permit shall not 
be required for r 4. REPAIR repair or replacement of motors, transformers, 
overcurrent devices or equipment affixed to a Group R-3 occupancy where the 
replaced or repaired equipment is of the same rating as the existing equipment, 
is placed in the same location as the existing equipment and is labeled as defined 
in this code.  
Special cases: A permit shall not be required for s5. SPECIAL special cases AS 
allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature and complexity as 
those items listed above.  
Gas:  
3. Replacement of gas water heating equipment affixed to a Group R-3 
occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity 
and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
4. Replacement of gas pool or spa heating equipment serving a Group R-3 
occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity 
and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of gas air-conditioning equipment, direct vent equipment, 
furnaces and log lighters affixed to a Group R-3 occupancy where the 
replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity and is placed in the 
same location as existing equipment.  
6. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.

Mechanical:  
8. Replacement of evaporative coolers affixed to a Group R-3 occupancy where 
the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser airflow (cfm) and is placed in 
the same location as the existing evaporative cooler.  
9. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official, for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above. 
Plumbing:  
3. Replacement of water conditioning or treating equipment affixed to Group R-
3 occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser treatment 
capacity and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
4. Replacement of solar pool and spa heating equipment serving a Group R-3 
occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser heating 
capacity and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of electric water heating equipment affixed to a Group R-3 
occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser amperage 
rating and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
6. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
29-2.11. SUBSECTION 105.3.1 "ACTION ON APPLICATION" IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS TO THE END 
THEREOF:  
A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED SOLELY AFTER APPLICANT HAS 
SATISFIED ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF CHANDLER ORDINANCES AND 
REQUIREMENTS. 
. 
 29-2.12. Subsection 105.5 "Expiration" is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection 
105.5.1 to read as follows:  
105.5.1 Reinstatement. The Building Official is authorized to reinstate a permit that 
has expired upon payment of a reinstatement fee provided:  
1. The permit has not been expired for more than one year and,  
2. Code requirements that would affect the project have not changed.  
 29-2.13. Subsection 109.2 "Schedule of Permit Fees" is hereby deleted in its entirety and 
replaced with a new Subsection 109.2 to read as follows:  
109.2. SCHEDULE OF Permit Fees. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the 
City by resolution.

29-2.14. SUBSECTION 111.1 "CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY", SUBSECTION 
111.2 "CERTIFICATE ISSUED" AND SUBSECTION 111.3 "TEMPORARY 
OCCUPANCY" ARE HEREBY AMENDED BY REPLACING “BUILDING 
OFFICIAL” WITH “CITY OF CHANDLER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE”. 
29-2.15. 29-2.14 Section 111 "Certificate of Occupancy" is hereby amended by adding a 
new Subsection 111.5 to read as follows:  
111.5 Certificate of Completion. A Certificate of Completion may be issued at 
completion of permitted work when:  
a. The work authorized does not change the scope of an existing certificate of 
occupancy or;  
b. the work authorized does not result in a building ready for occupancy.  
A Certificate of Completion alone shall not authorize occupancy of a building.  
 29-2.15. Section 113, "Board of Appeals", Section 114, "Violations", and Section 115, 
"Stop Work Order" are hereby deleted in their entirety and Section numbers 113, 114 and 
115 are hereby reserved.  
29-2.16. Section 116 "Unsafe Structures and Equipment", is hereby amended by deleting 
Subsection 116.5 "Restoration" in its entirety and adding new subsections 116.5 through 
116.11 to read as follows:  
116.5. Recordation of Notice. If compliance with the notice is not satisfied within the 
time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building 
official shall file in the office of the county recorder a certificate describing the 
property and certifying (i) that the building is a dangerous building and (ii) that the 
owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have 
been completed, or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe 
building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a 
new certificate with the county recorder certifying that the building has been 
demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no 
longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.  
116.6 Repair, Vacation and Demolition. The following standards shall be followed 
by the building official (and by the board of appeals if an appeal is taken) in ordering 
the repair, vacation or demolition of any unsafe building or structure:  
1. Any building declared as an unsafe building under this code shall be made to 
comply with one (1) of the following:  
(a) The building shall be repaired in accordance with this code; or  
(b) The building shall be demolished at the option of the building owner; or

(c) If the building does not constitute an immediate danger to the life, limb, 
property or safety of the public it may be vacated, secured and maintained 
against entry.  
2. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the building official is 
permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations, 
or additions are made, or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of 
the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall 
comply with the requirements of Section 105.2.2 IN THE EXISTING 
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE and Chapter 34.  
3. If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately 
dangerous to the life, limb, property, or safety of the public or its occupants, it 
shall be ordered to be vacated.  
116.7. Notice to Vacate. Every notice to vacate shall, in addition to being served as 
provided in subsection 116.3, be posted at or upon each exit of the building and shall 
be in substantially the following form:  
DO 
NOT 
ENTER  
UNSAFE TO OCCUPY  
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this notice.  
 
Building Official  
. . . . . . of . . . . . .  
Whenever such notice is posted, the building official shall include a notification 
thereof in the notice issued under subsection 116.3, reciting the emergency and 
specifying the conditions which necessitate the posting. No person shall remain 
in or enter any building which has been posted, except that entry may be made 
to repair, demolish or remove such building under permit. No person shall 
remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the required repairs, 
demolition or removal have been completed and a certificate of occupancy 
issued pursuant to the provisions of this code.  
116.8. Failure to Commence Work. Whenever the repair or demolition is not 
commenced within thirty (30) days after any final notice or order issued under this 
code becomes effective:  
1. The building official shall cause the building described in such notice and 
order to be vacated by posting at each entrance thereto a notice reading:  
DANGEROUS 
BUILDING  
DO NOT OCCUPY

It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this 
notice.  
Building Official  
. . . . . . of . . . . . .  
2. No person shall occupy any building which has been posted as specified in 
this section. No person shall remove or deface any such notice so posted until 
the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the building official have been 
completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of 
this code.  
3. The building official may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, 
cause the building to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions 
which render the building unsafe as set forth in the notice; or, if the notice 
required demolition, to cause the building to be sold and demolished or 
demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed, and the lot 
cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shall be accomplished, and the cost 
thereof paid and recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this code. Any 
surplus realized from the sale of any such building, or from the demolition 
thereof, over and above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be 
paid over to the person or persons lawfully entitled thereto.  
116.9. Extension of Time to Perform Work. Upon receipt of an application from the 
person required to conform to the notice and by agreement of such person to comply 
with the notice if allowed additional time, the building official may grant an 
extension of time, not to exceed an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, within 
which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the building official 
determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation 
imminently dangerous to life or property. The building official's authority to extend 
time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises and 
will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice.  
116.10 Interference with Repair or Demolition Work Prohibited. No person shall 
obstruct, impede or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized 
representative of this jurisdiction or with any person who owns or hold any estate or 
interest in any building which has been ordered repaired, vacated or demolished 
under the provisions of this code; or with any person to whom such building has been 
lawfully sold pursuant to the provisions of this code, whenever such officer, 
employee, contractor or authorized representative of this jurisdiction, person having 
an interest or estate in such building or structure, or purchaser is engaged in the work 
of repairing, vacating and repairing, or demolishing any such building, pursuant to 
the provisions of this code, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or 
incidental to such work or authorized or directed pursuant to this code.  
116.11. Abatement and Cost Recovery. Unless timely appealed to the board of 
appeals, a notice issued pursuant to subsection 116.3 shall constitute a final

abatement order. The failure to comply with the terms of such notice, in addition to 
constituting a violation of the Code of the City of Chandler, shall permit the City to 
institute the abatement and cost recovery provisions set forth in Section 26-11, Code 
of the City of Chandler.  
29-2.17. Chapter 1 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 117 to read as follows:  
Section 117. Fireplaces.  
117.1. Fireplace standards adopted. Notwithstanding any code provision to the 
contrary, it shall be unlawful for anyone to construct, install, convert or alter any 
fireplace, stove or any other recreational or aesthetic solid fuel burning devise unless 
such device and its installation is certified by a nationally recognized testing agency 
as satisfying the requirements of 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60, Subpart 
AAA as in effect on July 1, 1990.  
29-2.17. 
SUBSECTION 
308.2 
“INSTITUTIONAL 
GROUP 
I-1” 
AND 
SUBSECTION 308.2.3 “SIX TO 16 PERSONS RECEIVING CUSTODIAL CARE” 
ARE HEREBY AMENDED BY REPLACING “16 PERSONS” WITH “10 
PERSONS”. 
29-2.18.  SUBSECTION 310.5 "RESIDENTIAL GROUP R-4” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY REPLACING “16 PERSONS” WITH “10 PERSONS” IN THE 
FIRST SENTENCE. 
29-2.18. 29-2.19 Section 903 "Automatic Sprinkler Systems" is hereby amended by 
deleting Sections 903.2 through 903.2.10 in their entirety, reserving Section Number 
903.2.10 and adding new Sections 903.2 through 903.2.9 to read as follows:  
903.2. Where required. Subject to the exceptions set forth herein, approved 
automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the locations within the City 
described in this Section. Installation of fire sprinkler systems shall be performed by 
an Arizona licensed fire protection contractor.  
Exceptions:  
1) An automatic sprinkler system is not required for spaces or areas in 
telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications 
equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and 
standby engines, provided 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) An automatic sprinkler system is not required for buildings or structures 
which were constructed and in use prior to September 11, 1996 and for which a 
change in use or occupancy of any structure has not occurred as set forth in

Section 102.6. Any change in use or occupancy of these buildings shall refer to 
the 2018 International Existing Building Code to determine if fire sprinklers will 
be required with the change.  
3) In addition to the general authority granted to the fire code official pursuant 
to Sections 104.8 104.9 and 104.9 104.10 of the International Fire Code, the fire 
code official shall have discretion to exempt other facilities from automatic 
sprinkler system requirements where the size, intended use, and extent of use of 
the facility does not warrant the installation of fire sprinklers and alternate 
methods to secure public safety are provided. Such other facilities may include, 
but are not limited to:  
(1) Enclosed structures which are less than three thousand (3,000) square 
feet in size, at least fifty (50) percent open on the sides and used to protect 
humans, animals, or property from the sun or elements.  
(2) Structures which are less than three hundred (300) square feet in size 
used to monitor access to a larger facility, site, or area.  
(3) Structures temporarily used for a period not to exceed two (2) years for 
onsite storage or maintenance purposes provided that the structure is not 
used for Group A, E, F, H or I occupancies.  
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group A occupancies.  
903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group B occupancies.  
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group E occupancies.  
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group F occupancies.  
903.2.5 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group H occupancies.  
903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group I occupancies.  
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group M occupancies.  
903.2.8 Group R. Subject to the exceptions set forth herein, an automatic sprinkler 
system shall be provided throughout all buildings and all portions of all Group R 
occupancies.  
Exceptions:

1. An automatic sprinkler system is not required for Group R-3 occupancies that 
are single family detached residences or multiplexes that contain less than three 
(3) dwelling units within the structure DETACHED ONE- OR TWO-
FAMILY DWELLINGS.  
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required for Group R-4 occupancies 
occupied by less than six (6) persons not related by blood, marriage, or 
adoption.  
903.2.9. Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all 
buildings and all portions of all Group S occupancies.  
Exception: S-2, one story, grade level, open parking structures that are entirely open, 
except for structural columns, on all four sides.  
29-2.19. 29-2.20 Subsection 903.2.11 "Specific building areas and hazards" is hereby 
amended to read as follows:  
In all occupancies, including all Group U occupancies larger than three thousand 
(3,000) square feet, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building 
design or hazards in the locations set forth in sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.  
29-2.20. 29-2.21 Subsection 912.2 "Location" is hereby amended to read as follows:  
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire 
department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to 
supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other apparatus. The 
location of fire department connections shall be located on private property six (6) to 
ten (10) feet behind curb (of street) at a permanent entrance to site or as otherwise 
approved by the fire code official.  
29-2.21. Section 3109 "Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices" is hereby deleted 
in its entirety and replaced with a new section 3109.1 to read as follows:  
3109.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with 
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.  
ARTICLE III. - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 
 
29-3. - National Electrical Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the National Electrical Code, 2020 2017 edition, 
("NEC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article III of Chapter 29 with the 
additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "NEC" without 
further description when used in the portions of the NEC which are not amended and in this Article 
III of Chapter 29 shall mean the NEC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, deletions, 
and changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to publications of the 
International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the 
version of the publications as amended by the City.

29-3.1. Subsection 110.3 is amended by deleting paragraph (C) "Listing" in IS 
DELETED IN its entirety.  
29-3.2. SUBSECTION 210.8 (A) (2) “DWELLING UNITS” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY ADDING AN EXCEPTION AS FOLLOWS:  
EXCEPTION: RECEPTACLES THAT ARE NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE.  
29-3.3. SUBSECTION 210.8 (F) "OUTDOOR OUTLETS" IS DELETED IN ITS 
ENTIRETY. 
29-3.4. SUBSECTION 230.67 “SURGE PROTECTION" IS DELETED IN ITS 
ENTIRETY. 
29-3.5. SUBSECTION 406.12 “TAMPER-RESISTANT RECEPTACLES” IS 
AMENDED BY DELETING ITEMS (1) AND (8) IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND 
ITEM NUMBERS (1) AND (8) ARE HEREBY RESERVED. 
ARTICLE IV. - INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 
 
29-4. - International Plumbing Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Plumbing Code, 2021 2018 
edition, ("IPC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article IV of Chapter 29 with 
the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "IPC" without 
further description when used in the portions of the IPC which are not amended and in this Article 
IV of Chapter 29 shall mean the IPC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, deletions, and 
changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to publications of the International 
Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the version of the 
publications as amended by the City.  
29-4.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction. 
29-4.2. SUBSECTION 103.1 “CREATION OF AGENCY” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY INSERTING “DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT” 
AS NAME OF DEPARTMENT. 
29-4.3. SUBSECTION 106.1.1 “ANNUAL PERMIT” AND SUBSECTION 106.1.2 
“ANNUAL PERMIT RECORDS” ARE HEREBY DELETED IN THEIR 
ENTIRETY. 
29-4.4. SUBSECTION 106.2 “EXEMPT WORK” IS HEREBY AMENDED BY 
ADDING THE ADDITIONAL EXEMPT WORK SECTIONS AS FOLLOWS: 
3. 
REPLACEMENT 
OF 
WATER 
CONDITIONING 
OR 
TREATING 
EQUIPMENT AFFIXED TO GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCY WHERE THE 
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER TREATMENT 
CAPACITY AND IS PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING 
EQUIPMENT.

4. REPLACEMENT OF SOLAR POOL AND SPA HEATING EQUIPMENT 
SERVING A GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCY WHERE THE REPLACEMENT 
EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER HEATING CAPACITY AND IS 
PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT 
5. REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT 
AFFIXED TO A GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCY WHERE THE REPLACEMENT 
EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER AMPERAGE RATING AND IS 
PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT. 
6. SPECIAL CASES AS ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR 
WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND COMPLEXITY AS THOSE ITEMS 
LISTED ABOVE. 
 
29-4.2. 29-4.5. Subsections 109.2 106.6.2 and 109.5 106.6.3 entitled "Fee schedule 
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES" and "Fee REFUNDS refunds", respectively, are 
hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with new Subsections 109.2 106.6.2 and 
109.5 106.6.3 to read as follows:  
109.2 106.6.2. Fee schedule SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES. Permit fees, if any, 
shall be adopted by the City by resolution.  
109.5 106.6.3. Fee REFUNDS refunds. The building official is authorized to 
establish a refund policy.  
29-4.3. 29-4.6. Section 115 108 “Violations” and Section 109 “Means of Appeal” are IS 
hereby deleted in their ITS entirety and Section numbers 108 and 109 are 115 IS hereby 
reserved.  
29-4.4. 29-4.7 SUBsection 410.4 "Substitutions" is amended by deleting the second 
sentence and replacing it with the following:  
In all other occupancies where drinking fountains are required, water dispensers 
connected to the potable water system shall be permitted to be substituted for the first 
required fountain and any water dispenser shall be permitted to be substituted for not 
more than 50 percent of the required number of drinking fountains.  
29-4.5. 29-4.8 SUBsection 1003.3.7 "Gravity grease interceptors and gravity grease 
interceptors with fats, oils, and greases disposal systems" is amended by deleting the first 
sentence and replacing it with the following:  
All gravity grease interceptors shall be designed and installed in accordance with the 
City of Chandler Gravity Grease Interceptor Sizing Worksheet.  
ARTICLE V. - INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 
 
29-5. - International Mechanical Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Mechanical Code, 2021 2018 
edition, ("IMC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article V of Chapter 29 with 
the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "IMC" without

further description when used in the portions of the IMC which are not amended and in this Article 
V of Chapter 29 shall mean the IMC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, deletions, and 
changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to publications of the International 
Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the version of the 
publications as amended by the City.  
29-5.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction. 
29-5.2. SUBSECTION 103.1 “CREATION OF AGENCY” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY INSERTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS 
NAME OF DEPARTMENT. 
29-5.3. SUBSECTION 106.1.1 “ANNUAL PERMIT” AND SUBSECTION 106.1.2 
“ANNUAL PERMIT RECORDS” ARE HEREBY DELETED IN THEIR 
ENTIRETY. 
29-5.4. SUBSECTION 106.2 “PERMITS NOT REQUIRED” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY ADDING THE ADDITIONAL EXEMPT WORK SECTIONS AS 
FOLLOWS: 
9. 
REPLACEMENT 
OF 
EVAPORATIVE 
COOLERS 
WHERE 
THE 
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER AIRFLOW (CFM) 
AND IS PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING 
EVAPORATIVE COOLER.  
10. SPECIAL CASES AS ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR 
WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND COMPLEXITY AS THOSE ITEMS 
LISTED ABOVE.  
 29-5.2. 29-5.5. Subsections 106.5.2 "Fee s 109.2 "SCHEDULE schedule OF PERMIT 
FEES" and 109.6 "REFUNDS 106.5.3 "Fee refunds" respectively are hereby deleted in 
their entirety and replaced with new Subsections 109.2 and 109.6 106.5.2 and 106.5.3 to 
read as follows:  
109.2. SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES 106.5.2. Fee schedule. Permit fees, if any, 
shall be adopted by the City by resolution.  
109.6. REFUNDS. 106.5.3. Fee refunds The Building Official is authorized to 
establish a refund policy.  
29-5.3. 29-5.6. Section 108 “Violations” and Section 109 "Means of Appeals" 115 
"VIOLATIONS" and are IS hereby deleted in their ITS entirety and Section numbers 
108 and 109 115 are IS hereby reserved.  
ARTICLE VI. - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 
 
29-6. - International Residential Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Residential Code, 2021 2018 
edition, ("IRC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article VI of Chapter 29 with

the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "IRC" without 
further description when used in the portions of the IRC which are not amended and in this Article 
VI of Chapter 29 shall mean the IRC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, deletions, and 
changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to other publications of the 
International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the 
version of the publications as amended by the City. 
  
29-6.1. Subsection R101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction  
29-6.2. Subsection R102.7 "Existing structures" is hereby amended by deleting reference 
to the International Property Maintenance Code.  
29-6.3. Subsection R105.2 "Work exempt from permit" "Building" is hereby amended 
by deleting item 1 in its entirety and replacing it with a new item 1 as follows:  
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not 
exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m 2 ) and the height measured at the highest point does 
not exceed 7 feet (2134 mm) WITH OPTION UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 9 FEET 
(2743 MM) WITH SETBACKS AT A RATIO OF 2 ADDITIONAL FEET OF 
SETBACK FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 1 FOOT OF BUILDING HEIGHT.  
29-6.4. Subsection R105.2 "Work exempt from permit" "Building" is hereby amended 
by deleting item 7 in its entirety and replacing it with a new item 7 as follows:  
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18 inches (457 mm) deep.  
29-6.5. Subsection R105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended by adding 
items to each work category as follows:  
Building:  
11. Replacement of a roof cover where the replacement roof covering 
classification is equal to or greater than the existing roof covering classification 
and does not increase the loads upon the structural frame.  
12. Special cases allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Gas:  
4. Replacement of gas water heating equipment where the replacement 
equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity and is placed in the same location 
as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of gas pool or spa heating equipment where the replacement 
equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity and is placed in the same location 
as the existing equipment.

6. Replacement of gas air-conditioning equipment, direct vent equipment, 
furnaces, and log lighters where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser 
BTU capacity and is placed in the same location as existing equipment.  
7. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Mechanical:  
9. Replacement of evaporative coolers where the replacement equipment is of 
equal or lesser airflow (cfm) and is placed in the same location as the existing 
evaporative cooler.  
10. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official, for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Plumbing:  
3. Replacement of water conditioning or treating equipment where the 
replacement equipment is of equal or lesser treatment capacity and is placed in 
the same location as the existing equipment.  
4. Replacement of solar pool and spa heating equipment where the replacement 
equipment is of equal or lesser heating capacity and is placed in the same 
location as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of electric water heating equipment where the replacement 
equipment is of equal or lesser amperage rating and is placed in the same 
location as the existing equipment.  
6. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
29-6.6. SUBSECTION R105.3.1 "ACTION ON APPLICATION" IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS TO THE END OF 
THE FIRST PARAGRAPH THEREOF:  
A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED SOLELY AFTER APPLICANT HAS 
SATISFIED ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF CHANDLER ORDINANCES AND 
REQUIREMENTS. 
29-6.7 29-6.6 Subsection R105.5 "Expiration" is hereby amended by adding a new 
Subsection R105.5.1 to read as follows:  
R105.5.1 Reinstatement. The Building Official is authorized to reinstate a permit that 
has expired upon payment of a reinstatement fee provided:  
1. The permit has not been expired for more than one year and,  
2. Code requirements that would affect the project have not changed.

29-6.8. 29-6.7Subsection R108.2 "Schedule of Permit Fees" is hereby deleted in its 
entirety and replaced with a new Subsection R108.2 to read as follows:  
R108.2. SCHEDULE OF Permit Fees. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the 
City by resolution.  
29-6.9. SUBSECTION R110.1 "USE AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY", 
SUBSECTION R110.3 "CERTIFICATE ISSUED" AND SUBSECTION R110.4 
"TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY" ARE HEREBY AMENDED BY REPLACING 
“BUILDING OFFICIAL” WITH “CITY OF CHANDLER DEVELOPMENT 
SERVICES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE”. 
29-6.8 Section R112 "Board of Appeals", Section R113 "Violations", and Section R114 
"Stop Work Orders" are hereby deleted in their entirety. and Section numbers R112, R113 
and R114 are hereby reserved.  
29-6.10. 29-6.9 Subsection R313.2 "One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire 
systems" is hereby deleted in its entirety.  
29-6.11. 29-6.10 Subsection N1101.4. (R102.1.1) "Above code programs" is hereby 
amended by adding a new Subsection N1101.4.1 as follows:  
N1101.4.1 RESNET testing & inspection protocol. The Residential Energy Services 
Network (RESNET) Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System 
Standards Protocol for third party testing and inspections, shall be deemed to meet 
the requirements of sections N1102.4.1.1, N1102.4.1.2 and N1103.3.4 N1103.3.2 
and shall meet the following conditions:  
1. Third party testing and inspections shall be completed by RESNET certified 
raters or rating field inspectors and shall be subject to RESNET quality 
assurance field review procedures.  
2. Sampling in accordance with chapter 6 of the RESNET standards shall be 
performed by raters or rating field inspectors working under a RESNET 
accredited sampling provider.  
3. Third party testing is required for the following items:  
a. N1102.4.1.1 — Building Envelope - Thermal and air barrier checklist  
b. N1102.4.1.2 — Testing - Air leakage rate  
c. N1103.3.4 N1103.3.2 — Sealing - Duct tightness  
4. The other requirements identified as "mandatory" in Chapter 11 shall be met.  
5. Alternate testing and inspection programs and protocols shall be allowed 
when approved by the Building official.

29-6.12. SUBSECTION N1101.13 (R401.2) “APPLICATION” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY DELETING “SECTION N1101.13.5 AND” IN THE FIRST 
PARAGRAPH. 
 
29-6.13. SUBSECTION N1101.13.5 (R401.2.5) “ADDITIONAL ENERGY 
EFFICIENCY” IS HEREBY DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY.  
 
29-6.14. TABLE N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3) “INSULATION MINIMUM R-VALUES 
AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY REPLACING CEILING R-VALUE OF “49” WITH “38” IN 
CLIMATE ZONE 2. 
 
29-6.15. SUBSECTION N1105.3.2 (R405.3.2) “COMPLIANCE REPORT” IS 
HEREBY AMENDED BY REPLACING “CODE OFFICIAL BEFORE A 
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED” IN THE END OF THE FIRST 
PARAGRAPH WITH “BUILDING OWNER”. 
 
29-6.16. TABLE N1106.5 (R406.5) “MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX” IS 
HEREBY AMENDED BY REPLACING ENERGY RATING INDEX OF “52” 
WITH “57” IN THE CLIMATE ZONE 2. 
 
29-6.17. SECTION N1108 (R408) “ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE 
OPTIONS” IS HEREBY DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SECTION 
NUMBER N1108 (R408) IS HEREBY RESERVED. 
 
29-6.18. 29-6.11Subsection E3902.2 "Garage and Accessory Building Receptacles" is 
hereby amended by adding an exception as follows:  
Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible. 
ARTICLE VII. - INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 
 
29-7. - International Fuel Gas Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 2018 
edition, ("IFGC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article VII of Chapter 29 with 
the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or "IFGC" 
without further description when used in the portions of the IFGC which are not amended and in 
this Article VII of Chapter 29 shall mean the IFGC as amended herein by the additions, insertions, 
deletions, and changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to other publications 
of the International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be 
to the version of the publications as amended by the City.  
29-7.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction.

29-7.2. SUBSECTION 103.1 “CREATION OF AGENCY” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY INSERTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS 
NAME OF DEPARTMENT. 
29-7.3. SUBSECTION 106.1.1 “ANNUAL PERMIT” AND SUBSECTION 106.1.2 
“ANNUAL PERMIT RECORDS” ARE HEREBY DELETED IN THEIR 
ENTIRETY. 
29-7.4. SUBSECTION 106.2 “PERMITS NOT REQUIRED” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY ADDING THE ADDITIONAL EXEMPT WORK SECTIONS AS 
FOLLOWS: 
3. REPLACEMENT OF GAS WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE 
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER BTU CAPACITY 
AND IS PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING 
EQUIPMENT. 
4. REPLACEMENT OF GAS POOL OR SPA HEATING EQUIPMENT WHERE 
THE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER BTU 
CAPACITY AND IS PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE EXISTING 
EQUIPMENT. 
5. REPLACEMENT OF GAS AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, DIRECT 
VENT EQUIPMENT, FURNACES AND LOG LIGHTERS WHERE THE 
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS OF EQUAL OR LESSER BTU CAPACITY 
AND IS PLACED IN THE SAME LOCATION AS EXISTING EQUIPMENT. 
6. SPECIAL CASES AS ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR 
WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND COMPLEXITY AS THOSE ITEMS 
LISTED ABOVE. 
 
 29-7.2. 29-7.5. Subsections 109.2 106.6.2 and 109.6 106.6.3 entitled "Fee schedule 
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES" and "Fee REFUNDS refunds", respectively, are 
hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with new Subsections 109.2 106.6.2 and 
109.6 106.6.3 to read as follows:  
109.2 106.6.2. Fee schedule SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES. Permit fees, if any, 
shall be adopted by the City by resolution.  
109.6 106.6.3. Fee REFUNDS refunds. The Building Official is authorized to 
establish a refund policy.  
29-7.3. 29-7.6. Section 108 "Violations" and Section 109 114 "Means BOARD of 
AppealS" and SECTION 115 "VIOLATIONS" are hereby deleted in their entirety and 
Section numbers 108 and 109 114 AND 115 are hereby reserved.  
ARTICLE VIII. - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 
 
29-8. - International Energy Conservation Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Energy Conservation Code, 
2021 2018 edition, ("IECC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article VIII of

Chapter 29 with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" 
or "IECC" without further description when used in the portions of the IECC which are not 
amended and in this Article VIII of Chapter 29 shall mean the IECC as amended herein by the 
additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers 
to other publications of the International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such 
references shall be to the version of the publications as amended by the City.  
29-8.1. Subsection C101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction  
29-8.2. Subsection C101.2 C101.5 "Scope" “COMPLIANCE” is hereby amended by 
adding the following sentence:  
Group R-2, when defined as a Commercial Building by section C202, shall have the 
option of complying under the Residential Provisions of this code, regardless of 
height. Once defined as such on the submittal documents, all components of the 
Residential Provisions shall be followed.  
29-8.3. Subsection C107.2 C104.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby deleted in its 
entirety and replaced with a new Section C107.2 C104.2 to read as follows:  
C104.2. C107.2 Schedule of permit fees. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the 
City by resolution.  
29-8.4. Section C108 "Stop Work Order" and Section C109 "Board of Appeals" are 
hereby deleted in their entirety and Section Numbers C108 and C109 are hereby reserved.  
29-8.4. SUBSECTION C405.11 "AUTOMATIC RECEPTACLE CONTROL" AND 
SUBSECTION 
C405.11.1 
"AUTOMATIC 
RECEPTACLE 
CONTROL 
FUNCTION" ARE DELETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. 
29-8.5. Subsection C501.2 C501.4 "Compliance" is hereby amended by deleting 
reference to the International Property Maintenance and International Private Sewage 
Disposal Codes.  
29-8.6. Subsection R101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction  
29-8.7. Subsection R101.2 "Scope" is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:  
Group R-2, when defined as a Commercial Building by section C202, shall have the 
option of complying under the Residential Provisions of this code, regardless of 
height. Once defined as such on the submittal documents, all components of the 
Residential Provisions shall be followed.  
29-8.8. Subsection R102.1.1 "Above code programs" is hereby amended by adding a new 
Subsection R102.1.2. as follows:  
R102.1.2 RESNET testing & inspection protocol. The Residential Energy Services 
Network (RESNET) Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System

Standards Protocol for third party testing and inspections shall be deemed to meet 
the requirements of sections R402.4.1, R402.4.1.2 and R403.3.4 R403.3.2 and shall 
meet the following conditions:  
1. Third party testing and inspections shall be completed by RESNET certified 
raters or rating field inspectors and shall be subject to RESNET quality 
assurance field review procedures.  
2. Sampling in accordance with Chapter 6 of the RESNET standards shall be 
performed by raters or rating field inspectors working under a RESNET 
accredited sampling provider.  
3. Third party testing is required for the following items:  
a. R402.4.1.1 — Building Envelope - Thermal and air barrier checklist.  
b. R402.4.1.2 — Testing - Air leakage rate  
c. R403.3.4 R403.3.2 — Sealing - Duct tightness  
4. The other requirements identified as "mandatory" in Chapter 4 shall be met.  
5. Alternate testing and inspection programs and protocols shall be allowed 
when approved by the Building Official.  
29-8.9. Subsection R104.2 R107.2 "Schedule of permit fees" is hereby deleted in its 
entirety and replaced with a new Section R104.2 R107.2 to read as follows:  
R104.2. R107.2 Schedule of permit fees. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the 
City by resolution.  
29-8.10. Section R108 "Stop Work Order" and Section R109 "Board of Appeals" are 
hereby deleted in their entirety and Section Numbers R108 and R109 are hereby reserved.  
29-8.10. SUBSECTION R401.2 “APPLICATION” IS HEREBY AMENDED BY 
DELETING “SECTION R401.2.5 AND” IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH. 
29-8.11. SUBSECTION R401.2.5 “ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY” IS 
HEREBY DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. 
29-8.12. TABLE R402.1.3 “INSULATION MINIMUM R-VALUES AND 
FENESTRATION 
REQUIREMENTS 
BY 
COMPONENT” 
IS 
HEREBY 
AMENDED BY REPLACING CEILING R-VALUE OF “49” WITH “38” IN 
CLIMATE ZONE 2. 
29-8.13. SUBSECTION R403.3.5 “DUCT TESTING” IS HEREBY AMENDED BY 
ADDING ONE NEW EXCEPTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 
 
   EXCEPTIONS:

1. A DUCT AIR-LEAKAGE TEST SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED WHERE THE 
DUCTS AND AIR HANDLERS ARE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN THE 
BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE. 
 
2. A DUCT AIR-LEAKAGE TEST SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED FOR DUCTS 
SERVING HEATING, COOLING OR VENTILATION SYSTEMS THAT ARE 
NOT INTEGRATED WITH DUCTS SERVING HEATING OR COOLING 
SYSTEMS. 
 
29-8.14. SUBSECTION R405.3.2 “COMPLIANCE REPORT” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY REPLACING “CODE OFFICIAL BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OF 
OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED” IN THE END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH WITH 
“BUILDING OWNER”. 
 
29-8.15. TABLE R406.5 “MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY REPLACING ENERGY RATING INDEX OF “52” WITH “57” IN 
THE CLIMATE ZONE 2. 
 
29-8.16. SECTION R408 “ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE OPTIONS” IS 
HEREBY DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. 
29-8.11. 29-8.17. Subsection R501.4 "Compliance" is hereby amended by deleting 
reference to the International Property Maintenance and International Private Sewage 
Disposal Codes.  
 
ARTICLE IX. - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 
 
29-9. - International Existing Building Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Existing Building Code, 2021 
2018 edition, ("IEBC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article IX of Chapter 
29 with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" or 
"IEBC" without further description when used in the portions of the IEBC which are not amended 
and in this Article IX of Chapter 29 shall mean the IEBC as amended herein by the additions, 
insertions, deletions, and changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers to other 
publications of the International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such 
references shall be to the version of the publications as amended by the City.  
29-9.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction  
29-9.2. Subsection 101.4.2 "Buildings previously occupied" is hereby amended by 
deleting reference to the International Property Maintenance Code.  
29-9.3. SUBSECTION 103.1 “CREATION OF AGENCY” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY INSERTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS 
NAME OF DEPARTMENT.

29-9.4. SUBSECTION 105.1.1 “ANNUAL PERMIT” AND SUBSECTION 105.1.2 
“ANNUAL PERMIT RECORDS” ARE HEREBY DELETED IN THEIR 
ENTIRETY. 
29-9.3. 29-9.5. Subsection 105.2 "Work exempt from permit" is hereby amended by 
adding items to each work category as follows:  
Building:  
7. Replacement of a roof cover of a R-3 occupancy where the replacement roof 
covering classification is equal to or greater than the existing roof covering 
classification and does not increase the loads upon the structural frame.  
8. Special cases allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Electrical:  
4. REPAIR Motors, Components, Overcurrent Devices and Equipment: A 
permit shall not be required for repair or replacement of motors, transformers, 
overcurrent devices or equipment affixed to a Group R-3 occupancy where the 
replaced or repaired equipment is of the same rating as the existing equipment, 
is placed in the same location as the existing equipment and is labeled as defined 
in this code.  
Special cases: A permit shall not be required for 5. SPECIAL special cases AS 
allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature and complexity as 
those items listed above.  
Gas:  
3. Replacement of gas water heating equipment affixed to a Group R-3 or IRC 
occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity 
and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
4. Replacement of gas pool or spa heating equipment serving a Group R-3 or 
IRC occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU 
capacity and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of gas air-conditioning equipment, direct vent equipment, 
furnaces and log lighters affixed to a Group R-3 or IRC occupancy where the 
replacement equipment is of equal or lesser BTU capacity and is placed in the 
same location as existing equipment.  
6. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Mechanical:

8. Replacement of evaporative coolers affixed to a Group R-3 or IRC occupancy 
where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser airflow (cfm) and is 
placed in the same location as the existing evaporative cooler.  
9. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official, for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
Plumbing:  
3. Replacement of water conditioning or treating equipment affixed to Group R-
3 or IRC occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser 
treatment capacity and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
4. Replacement of solar pool and spa heating equipment serving a Group R-3 or 
IRC occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser heating 
capacity and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
5. Replacement of electric water heating equipment affixed to a Group R-3 or 
IRC occupancy where the replacement equipment is of equal or lesser amperage 
rating and is placed in the same location as the existing equipment.  
6. Special cases as allowed by the Building Official for work of a similar nature 
and complexity as those items listed above.  
29-9.4. 29-9.6 Subsection 108.2 "Schedule of Permit Fees" is hereby deleted in its entirety 
and replaced with a new Subsection 108.2 to read as follows:  
108.2. SCHEDULE OF Permit Fees. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the 
City by resolution.  
29-9.5. 29-9.7 Section 112 Board of Appeals", Section 113 "Violations", Section 114 
"Stop Work Order", Section 116 "Emergency Measures" and Section 117 "Demolition" 
are hereby deleted in their entirety and Section numbers 112, 113, 114, 116, and 117 are 
hereby reserved.  
29-9.6. 29-9.8 Section 115 "Unsafe STRUCTURES Buildings and Equipment", is 
hereby amended by deleting subsection 115.5 entitled "Restoration" in its entirety and 
adding new subsections 115.5 through 115.11 to read as follows:  
115.5. Recordation of Notice. If compliance with the notice is not satisfied within the 
time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building 
official shall file in the office of the county recorder a certificate describing the 
property and certifying (i) that the building is a dangerous building and (ii) that the 
owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have 
been completed, or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe 
building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a 
new certificate with the county recorder certifying that the building has been 
demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no 
longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.

115.6 Repair, Vacation and Demolition. The following standards shall be followed 
by the building official (and by the board of appeals if an appeal is taken) in ordering 
the repair, vacation or demolition of any unsafe building or structure:  
1. Any building declared as an unsafe building under this code shall be made to 
comply with one (1) of the following:  
(a) The building shall be repaired in accordance with this code; or  
(b) The building shall be demolished at the option of the building owner; or  
(c) If the building does not constitute an immediate danger to the life, limb, 
property or safety of the public it may be vacated, secured and maintained 
against entry.  
2. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the building official is 
permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations 
or additions are made, or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of 
the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall 
comply with the requirements of subsection 105.2.2.  
3. If the building or structure is in such condition as to make it immediately 
dangerous to the life, limb, property, or safety of the public or its occupants, it 
shall be ordered to be vacated.  
115.7. Notice to Vacate. Every notice to vacate shall, in addition to being served as 
provided in subsection 115.3 be posted at or upon each exit of the building and shall 
be in substantially the following form:  
DO 
NOT 
ENTER  
UNSAFE TO OCCUPY  
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this notice.  
Building Official  
. . . . . . of . . . . . .  
Whenever such notice is posted, the building official shall include a notification 
thereof in the notice issued under subsection 115.3, reciting the emergency and 
specifying the conditions which necessitate the posting. No person shall remain 
in or enter any building which has been posted, except that entry may be made 
to repair, demolish or remove such building under permit. No person shall 
remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the required repairs, 
demolition or removal have been completed and a certificate of occupancy 
issued pursuant to the provisions of this code.  
115.8. Failure to Commence Work. Whenever the repair or demolition is not 
commenced within thirty (30) days after any final notice or order issued under this 
code becomes effective:

1. The building official shall cause the building described in such notice and 
order to be vacated by posting at each entrance thereto a notice reading:  
DANGEROUS 
BUILDING  
DO NOT OCCUPY  
It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this 
notice.  
Building Official  
. . . . . . of . . . . . .  
2. No person shall occupy any building which has been posted as specified in 
this section. No person shall remove or deface any such notice so posted until 
the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the building official have been 
completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of 
this code.  
3. The building official may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, 
cause the building to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions 
which render the building unsafe as set forth in the notice; or, if the notice 
required demolition, to cause the building to be sold and demolished or 
demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed, and the lot 
cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shall be accomplished, and the cost 
thereof paid and recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this code. Any 
surplus realized from the sale of any such building, or from the demolition 
thereof, over and above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be 
paid over to the person or persons lawfully entitled thereto.  
115.9. Extension of Time to Perform Work. Upon receipt of an application from the 
person required to conform to the notice and by agreement of such person to comply 
with the notice if allowed additional time, the building official may grant an 
extension of time, not to exceed an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, within 
which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the building official 
determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation 
imminently dangerous to life or property. The building official's authority to extend 
time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises and 
will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice.  
115.10. Interference with Repair or Demolition Work Prohibited. No person shall 
obstruct, impede or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized 
representative of this jurisdiction or with any person who owns or hold any estate or 
interest in any building which has been ordered repaired, vacated or demolished 
under the provisions of this code; or with any person to whom such building has been 
lawfully sold pursuant to the provisions of this code, whenever such officer, 
employee, contractor or authorized representative of this jurisdiction, person having 
an interest or estate in such building or structure, or purchaser is engaged in the work 
of repairing, vacating and repairing, or demolishing any such building, pursuant to

the provisions of this code, or in performing any necessary act preliminary to or 
incidental to such work or authorized or directed pursuant to this code.  
115.11. Abatement and Cost Recovery. Unless timely appealed to the board of 
appeals, a notice issued pursuant to subsection 115.3 shall constitute a final 
abatement order. The failure to comply with the terms of such notice, in addition to 
constituting a violation of the Code of the City of Chandler, shall permit the City to 
institute the abatement and cost recovery provisions set forth in Section 26-11, Code 
of the City of Chandler.  
29-9.9. SECTION 116 "EMERGENCY MEASURES" IS HEREBY DELETED IN 
ITS ENTIRETY AND SECTION NUMBER 116 IS HEREBY RESERVED. 
29-9.10. SECTION 117 "DEMOLITION" IS HEREBY DELETED IN ITS 
ENTIRETY AND SECTION NUMBER 117 IS HEREBY RESERVED. 
29-9.7. Chapter 1 "Scope and Administration" is hereby amended by adding a new 
Section 118 to read as follows:  
Section 118. Fireplaces.  
118.1. Fireplace standards adopted. Notwithstanding any code provision to the 
contrary, it shall be unlawful for anyone to construct, install, covert or alter any 
fireplace, stove or any other recreational or aesthetic solid fuel burning devise unless 
such devise and its installation is certified by a nationally recognized testing agency 
as satisfying the requirements of 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60, Subpart 
AAA as in effect on July 1, 1990.  
29-9.8. 29-9.11. Subsection 302.2 302.3 "Additional codes" is hereby amended by 
deleting reference to the International Property Maintenance and International Private 
Sewage Disposal Codes.  
29-9.9. 29-9.12. Subsections 1301.3.2 “Compliance with other codes" and 1401.2 
"Conformance" are hereby amended by deleting reference to the International Property 
Maintenance Code. 
ARTICLE X. - INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE  
29-10. - International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted. 
  
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 
2021 2018 edition, ("ISPSC") and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Article X of 
Chapter 29 with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" 
or "ISPSC" without further description when used in the portions of the ISPSC which are not 
amended and in this Article X of Chapter 29 shall mean the ISPSC as amended herein by the 
additions, insertions, deletions, and changes set forth and adopted herein. Whenever the code refers 
to publications of the International Code Council, which have been adopted by the City, such 
references shall be to the version of the publications as amended by the City.

29-10.1. Subsection 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended by inserting The City of Chandler, 
Arizona as Name of Jurisdiction. 
29-10.2. SUBSECTION 103.1 “CREATION OF AGENCY” IS HEREBY 
AMENDED BY INSERTING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS 
NAME OF DEPARTMENT.  
29-10.3. SECTION 112 “BOARD OF APPEALS” AND SECTION 113 
"VIOLATIONS" ARE HEREBY DELETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND 
SECTION NUMBERS 112 AND 113 ARE HEREBY RESERVED.  
29-10.2. 29-10.4 Subsection 305.2.1 "Barrier height and clearances" paragraph 1 is 
hereby amended by deleting "48 inches (1219 mm)" in the first sentence PARAGRAPH 
1 IN ITS ENTIRETY and replacing it with A NEW PARAGRAPH 1 "72 inches (1829 
mm)" and adding an exception to read as follows:  
Exception: Barriers used between a pool and the primary dwelling or structure shall 
be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade.  
1. THE TOP OF THE BARRIER SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 72” (1829 
MM) ABOVE GRADE WHERE MEASURED ON THE SIDE OF THE 
BARRIER THAT FACES AWAY FROM THE POOL OR SPA.  SUCH 
HEIGHT SHALL EXIST AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE 
BARRIER. 
 
EXCEPTION:  IF THE BARRIER IS USED SOLELY AS THE BARRIER 
BETWEEN THE POOL OR SPA AND A ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY 
DWELLING THEN THE TOP OF THE BARRIER SHALL NOT BE LESS 
THAN 48” (1219 MM).  SUCH HEIGHT SHALL EXIST AROUND THE 
ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE BARRIER AND FOR A DISTANCE OF 3 
FEET (914 MM) MEASURED HORIZONTALLY FROM THE OUTSIDE OF 
THE REQUIRED BARRIER. 
29-10.3. 29-10.5. Subsection 305.4 "Structure wall as a barrier" is hereby amended by 
adding new paragraphs 7 AND 8 4 and 5 to read as follows:  
7. 4 Emergency escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms which face within a 
swimming pool enclosure shall be equipped with a latching device located not less 
than fifty-four (54) inches above the floor. All other openable dwelling unit or guest 
room windows facing within a swimming pool enclosure shall be equipped with a 
screwed-in-place wire mesh screen, a keyed lock that prevents opening the window 
more than four (4) inches, or a latching device located not less than fifty-four (54) 
inches above the floor.  
8. 5 Pet doors shall be able to be rendered inoperable and impassable with a latching 
device inoperable by young children.

ARTICLE XI. - PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER  
 
[29-11. - Chapter 29 violation—Penalty.]  
 
Except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, a person convicted of a violation of a code 
adopted by reference in Chapter 29, Code of the City of Chandler shall be guilty of a Class 1 
misdemeanor. A Class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand five 
hundred dollars ($2,500.00), by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, by 
probation for a term not exceeding three (3) years, or by any combination thereof. A Class 2 
misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by 
imprisonment for a term not exceeding four (4) months, by probation for a term not exceeding two 
(2) years, or by any combination thereof. A Class 3 misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not 
exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), by imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (30) 
days, by probation for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or by any combination thereof. Except 
as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, with respect to violations of this Code that are 
continuous with respect to time, each day that the violation continues is a separate offense.