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ORDINANCE NO. 4994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER,
ARIZONA,
DECLARING
THE
DOCUMENTS
KNOWN
AS
THE
“INTERNATIONAL
FIRE
CODE,
2021
EDITION,”
AND
“2021
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 28, FIRE PREVENTION,” AS PUBLIC
RECORDS; AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER,
CHAPTER 28, FIRE PREVENTION, BY REPEALING THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, 2018 EDITION, BY ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE, AND BY AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE EXCEPTION
PROVISIONS TO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 28 of the Code of the City of Chandler provides that the City of Chandler,
Arizona has adopted the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, subject to specified
amendments thereto as set forth in Chapter 28 of the Code of the City of Chandler; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chandler Fire Department believes it to be prudent to adopt the 2021
edition of the International Fire Code and to clarify and amend the provisions to the International
Fire Code that are presently set forth in Chapter 28 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 fire prevention previously adopted by reference and to otherwise update the
provisions set forth in Chapter 28, Code of the City of Chandler.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona
as follows:
SECTION 1:
That certain document known as the “International Fire Code, 2021
edition,” one (1) paper copy and one (1) electronic copy, which shall remain
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and 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 2:
That certain document known as the “2021 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire
Prevention,” 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 28, Fire Prevention, is hereby amended by repealing the 2018
International Fire Code, and by adopting 2021 International Fire Code, and
by adopting the “2021 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire Prevention.”
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 2
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.
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 Fire Code, and
the 2021 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire Prevention of the Code of the
City of Chandler as adopted herein are effective July 1, 2022.
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
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 4994 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 28, Fire Prevention
{Public Record for Ordinance No. 4994}
The Chandler City Code Chapter 28, Fire Prevention, is hereby amended to read as follows
(additions in ALL CAPS, deletions in strikeout):
Chapter 28 – FIRE PREVENTION
28-1. - International Fire Code adopted.
The City Council of Chandler adopts by reference the International Fire Code, 2018 2021 edition
and incorporates it herein as if fully set out in this Chapter 28 with the additions, insertions,
deletions, and changes set forth herein. The term "code" without further description when used
in the portions of the International Fire Code which are not amended and in this Chapter 28 shall
mean the 2018 2021edition of the International Fire Code 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, including, but not limited to, the International
Building Code, which have been adopted by the City, such references shall be to the version of
the publications as amended by the City.
28-2. – Jurisdiction.
Section 101.1 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new Section
101.1 and Section 101.1.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the City of Chandler Fire Code,
hereinafter referred as this or the "code." The terms "City" and "City of Chandler" are
used interchangeably in this code.
101.1.1 Assuming jurisdiction of fire prevention standards. Pursuant to Arizona Revised
Statutes (A.R.S.) § 37.1383(A)(5), the City of Chandler, having in effect a nationally
recognized Fire Code, does hereby assume jurisdiction from the State Fire Safety
Committee for prescribing and enforcing fire prevention standards throughout the City
of Chandler. Such standards shall not supersede or exempt state or county owned and
operated buildings and public schools from the State Fire Safety Committee's established
fire prevention standards.
28-3. – Appointment of fire code official.
Section 103.2 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 103.2
to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment. The City Fire Chief has designated and appointed the City Fire
Marshal to act as the fire code official.
28-4. – Permits required.
Section 105.1.1 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section
105.1.1 to read as follows:
105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire
code official prior to engaging in any of the activities, operations, practices, or functions
requiring a permit. Permit fees, if any, shall be adopted by the City by resolution and
shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit.
28-5. – Hazardous materials.
Section 105.6.21 105.5.22 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new
Section 105.6.21 105.5.22 to read as follows:
105.6.21 105.5.22 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store,
transport on site, dispense, use, or handle hazardous materials in excess of MORE
THAN the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22 105.6.20. The Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) to be
submitted in conjunction with the operating permit shall be updated and submitted to the
fire code official for approval annually.
28-6. – Open burning.
Section 105.6.32 105.5.34 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new
Section 105.6.32 105.5.34 to read as follows:
105.6.32 105.5.34 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintenance of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road or other public or
private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires.
28-7. – Fire protection equipment.
Section 105.6 105.5 of the code is hereby further amended by adding a new section 105.6.51
105.5.53 entitled "Fire protection equipment" to read as follows:
105.6.51. 105.5.53 Fire protection equipment. An operational permit is required for any
person, corporation, partnership, or other entity engaged in the primary business of
selling, servicing, or installing portable fire extinguishers, fire alarms and fire detection
equipment or fixed fire-extinguishing equipment within the City of Chandler.
28-8 – FIRE RE-INSPECTION FEE AND COUNCIL ACTION.
SECTION 107 OF THE CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
107.7 ENTITLED "FIRE RE-INSPECTION FEE" AND A NEW SECTION 107.8
ENTITLED "COUNCIL ACTION" TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
107.7 FIRE RE-INSPECTION FEE. FACILITIES THAT ARE RE-INSPECTED
TO ENSURE THAT A CODE VIOLATION HAS BEEN PROPERLY
ADDRESSED MAY BE ASSESSED A RE-INSPECTION FEE. A RE-
INSPECTION FEE MAY BE ASSESSED FOR THE SECOND RE-INSPECTION
FOR THE SAME VIOLATION.
107.8 COUNCIL ACTION. ALL FEES IDENTIFIED IN THIS CODE SHALL BE
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY RESOLUTION.
28-8.28-9. – Self-inspection.
Section 107 108 of the code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 107.5 108.5 entitled
"Self-inspection" to read as follows:
107.5 108.5 Self-inspection. The fire code official is hereby authorized to establish
procedures regarding inspections of business, commercial and industrial facilities within
the City. Any owner or occupant of a business, commercial or industrial facility who fails
to perform a self-inspection as requested by the fire code official in accordance with the
procedures established may be charged the cost for the fire code official, or his/her
designee, to perform such inspection.
28-9. 28-10. – Board MEANS of Appeals.
Sections 109.1 111.1 and 109.3 111.3 of the Code are hereby deleted in their entirety. Section
109.1 111.1 is replaced with a new Section 109.1 111.1 entitled "Appeals to Chandler Board of
Appeals" to read as follows:
109.1 111.1 Appeals to Chandler Board of Appeals. The Chandler Board of Appeals shall
hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determination made by the fire code
official relative to the application and interpretation of this code.
28-10. 28-11. – Enforcement and violations VIOLATIONS.
Section 110.1 112.1 of the code, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section
110.1 112.1 to read as follows:
110.1 112.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation to erect,
construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish, or utilize a building, occupancy, premises, or
system regulated by this code, or cause 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 110.3, 112.3 has been served shall be deemed a
separate offense.
28-11. 28-12. – Civil and criminal penalties.
Sections 110.4 112.4 and 110.4.1 112.4 .1 of the code are hereby deleted in their entirety and the
penalties and civil remedies are set forth below in Sections 28-24 and 28-27 of this Chapter.
28-12. – Fire re-inspection fee and Council action.
Section 106 of the code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 106.6 entitled "Fire re-
inspection fee" and a new Section 106.7 entitled "Council action" to read as follows:
106.6 Fire re-inspection fee. Facilities that are re-inspected to ensure that a code violation
has been properly addressed may be assessed a re-inspection fee. A re-inspection fee may
be assessed for the second re-inspection for the same violation.
106.7 Council action. All fees identified in this code shall be adopted by the City Council
by resolution.
28-13. – DEFINITIONS.
SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS OF THE CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO
READ AS FOLLOWS:
GROUP I, INSTITUTIONAL.
SIX TO 10 PERSONS RECEIVING CUSTODIAL CARE. A FACILITY
HOUSING NOT FEWER THAN SIX (6) AND NOT MORE THAN TEN (10)
PERSONS RECEIVING CUSTODIAL CARE SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS
GROUP R-4.
RESIDENTIAL GROUP R-4. RESIDENTIAL GROUP R-4 SHALL INCLUDE
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEROF FOR MORE THAN
FIVE (5) BUT NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) PERSONS, EXCLUDING STAFF,
WHO RESIDE ON A 24-HOUR BASIS IN A SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL
ENVIRONMENT AND RECEIVE CUSTODIAL CARE.
28-13.28-14. – Expense recovery.
Section 304 of the code is hereby amended by adding new Sections 304.4 entitled "Expense
recovery" to read as follows:
304.4 Expense recovery. Any owner, operator, occupant, or other person responsible for
property, who fails to correct a violation of Section 304 within fifteen (15) days of the
fire code official issuing an order or notice which is served pursuant to the provisions of
Section 109.3 112.3, shall be charged for any costs incurred by the City of Chandler in
responding to any fire at the subject property while the violation continues to exist. The
provisions of this Section are for the purpose of reimbursing the City of Chandler's costs
and shall be in addition to any penalties that may apply. The fire code official shall keep
or cause to be kept an itemized account of the expenses involved in responding to each
fire, including personnel, equipment, and administrative costs, as well as the costs
incurred by other fire departments responding to calls within the City of Chandler, due
to City of Chandler fire crews being unavailable for service as a result BECAUSE of
said fire. The collection and appeal provisions set forth in Section 108 and Chapter 26 of
the Code of the City of Chandler, shall apply to this Section 304.4.
28-14. 28-15. – Dimensions.
Section 503.2.1 of the code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not
less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates
in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than
15 feet (4572 mm).
28-15. 28-16. – Premises identification.
Section 505.1 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section
505.1 to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new or
existing buildings within the City in accordance with criteria specified in the latest
version of the Street Naming and Addressing Procedures adopted by the City of Chandler.
Properties annexed into the City shall display only a city-assigned premises identification
number. Said number shall be permanently affixed to all premises within thirty (30) days
of notification of the City of the new address. No building address shall be changed
except in the manner prescribed in the City of Chandler Street Naming and Addressing
Procedures.
28-16. 28-17. – Emergency responder radio communication.
Section 510.1 and 510.4.1.2 of the code are hereby amended to read as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio communications. Buildings shall have approved radio
coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage
levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of
the building. The requirements of this Section 510.1 shall apply to all buildings and
structures located in the City that satisfy any of the following characteristics:
1. Buildings or structures that are more than three (3) stories above ground level;
2. Buildings or structures totaling forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet or
more on any single floor;
3. Buildings or structures that include a basement or other subterranean space
totaling two hundred fifty (250) square feet or more; or
4. Buildings or structures that the fire code official has determined to have been
constructed in a manner or with materials likely to limit the ability of emergency
response personnel to effectively use radio communication while within that
building or structure.
Exception. The requirements set forth in this Section 510.1 shall not apply to the
following:
1. U occupancies and R3 occupancies that are single family detached residences;
2. Buildings and structures utilizing only wood framing; and
3. Buildings and structures that are less than thirty-five (35) feet above ground
level and do not utilize any metal framing or metal roofing.
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. In keeping with applicable
engineering practice specific to the architecture of the regional digital radio
communications network, standardized Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) measurements
are specified to verify acceptable levels of signal strength exiting the building.
MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH OUT OF THE BUILDING MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RWC (REGIONAL WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
WORKING GROUP.
28-17. 28-18. – Fire extinguishing system installations.
Section 903 of the code 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, Fire Barriers, of the International
Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711, Floor and Roof Assemblies, 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 102.3.
Any change in use or occupancy of these buildings shall refer to the 2018 2021
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
Section 104.9, 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.
28-18. 28-19. -Specific building area hazards.
Section 903.2.11 of the code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.11 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.
28-19. 28-20. Fire department connections.
Section 912.2 of the code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping,
fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hoses 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 chief.
28-20. 28-21. Electronic filing.
Section 5001.5 of the code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 5001.5.3 entitled
"Electronic filing" to read as follows:
5001.5.3. Electronic filing. The fire code official is hereby authorized to establish
procedures requiring the electronic filing of HMMP and HMIS. An approved HMMP
and/or HMIS must remain on site.
28-21. 28-22. – Fireworks preemption.
Section 5601.1 of the code is hereby amended by deleting Exception 9 in its entirety and adding
new Exceptions 9 and 10 to read as follows:
Exception 9. Items preempted by federal or state regulations.
Exception 10. The possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale, and use of fireworks
in accordance with other City ordinances.
28-22. 28-23. – EXPLOSIVES AND Fireworks.
Section 5601.1.3 of the code is hereby amended by repealing Exception 4 in its entirety and
replacing it with a new Exception 4 to read as follows:
Exception 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division
1.4G fireworks where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, provided
that such fireworks and facilities comply with NFPA 1124, CPSC 16 CFR Parts 1500 and
1507, DOTN 49 CFR Parts 100-185 (2006 EDITION), and Arizona Revised Statutes
(A.R.S.) SectionS 36-1601, et seq., as applicable for consumer fireworks. The sale of
permissible consumer fireworks as defined under A.R.S. SectionS 36-1601, et seq., is only
allowed APRIL 25TH THROUGH MAY 6TH, May 20TH through July 6TH, and December
10TH through January 3RD. The use of permissible consumer fireworks as defined under
A.R.S. SectionS 36-1601, et seq., is only allowed MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 6TH, June
24TH through July 6TH, and December 24TH through January 3RD ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OR THE
PROPERTY OWNER’S DULY APPOINTED AGENT. EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED
BY A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE FIRE CHIEF OR FIRE CHIEF’S DESIGNEE, THE
USE, DISCHARGE, OR IGNITION OF PERMISSIBLE CONSUMER FIREWORKS
IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC RENTENTION BASINS, AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES.
28-23. 28-24. – Appendices.
This code is hereby further amended by deleting Appendix A, J and M in their entirety and
specifying that Appendix E, F, G and H are included for informational purposes only and ARE
not adopted by the City as part of this code. All other Appendices set forth in this code are hereby
adopted as part of this code.
Appendix L of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Appendix L to
read as follows: Requirements for firefighter air replenishment system SYSTEMS.
"Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FAR FARS)" to read as follows:
L101. Fire fighter air replenishment systems.
L101.1 General. A breathing air replenishment system (FAR System) is a complete,
self-contained high pressure breathing air replenishment system consisting of a fire
department air connection panel, remote air fill panels and high pressure
interconnected piping, permanently installed within a structure, allowing fire
department personnel to replenish empty self-contained breathing apparatus
cylinders within close proximity to the location of the incident requiring emergency
response, thus reducing the amount of travel distance, time and support personnel
needed at an emergency incident.
L101.2. Applicability. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all buildings
and structures to include expansions, alterations, and modifications meeting the
specifications set forth in Section L101.3.
L101.3. Buildings and structures requiring FAR System. A FAR System shall be
installed in buildings and structures located in the City meeting either of the
following criteria:
1. Buildings and structures seventy-five (75) feet in height or more above
grade or which are otherwise characterized as high-rise buildings; and
2. Underground buildings and structures, or components thereof, totaling
ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more that are either more than two
(2) floors below grade or more than thirty (30) feet below grade.
L101.4. Plans. Engineered stamped design drawings of the FAR System shall be
submitted to the City building official and the fire code official. The plans shall
include equipment/component drawings, system calculations, and manufacturer's
technical product data, to include all piping, fittings, valves, gauges, cabinets,
locking devices, hangers, supports and all other system components as may be
necessary to install the FAR System. The installation of the FAR System shall not
commence until the plans therefore have been approved. A fee for plan review and
inspection shall be adopted by the City by resolution and shall be paid prior to plan
review.
L101.5. Contractor qualifications. The FAR system shall be installed, tested and
maintained by a contractor with the appropriate Arizona Registrar of Contractors
license classification.
Any contractor responsible for installation, testing, or maintenance of a FAR system
shall also have a Chandler Fire Department operational permit for Fire Protection
Contractors pursuant to Section 105.6.51.
L101.6. FAR System requirements. The FAR System shall allow fire department
personnel to simultaneously replenish four (4), forty-five (45) cubic foot self-
contained breathing apparatus cylinders at any one (1) time; two (2) at three thousand
(3,000) psi and two (2) at four thousand five hundred (4,500) psi. Fire department
personnel shall be able to connect into the FAR System's fire department air
connection panel from a mobile air support apparatus thereby providing a constant
source of breathing air supplied directly from the air support apparatus to the
system's remote air fill panels.
L101.7. FAR System components. The FAR System shall consist of the following
minimum components:
1. Fire department air connection panel;
2. Remote air fill panels;
3. Interconnected piping; and
4. Low pressure monitoring switches and alarm.
L101.8. Fire department air connection panel. A fire department air connection panel
shall be installed on the exterior of the building or within a remote monument at a
location approved by the fire code official and shall be interconnected to the
building's interior remote air fill panels. The fill inlet and associated components of
the air connection panel shall be contained in a lockable, weather tight enclosure.
The exterior fire department connection panel shall contain all of the necessary
gauges, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check
valves, tubing, fittings, supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary
components as may be required to allow the fire departments mobile air unit to
connect and augment the system with a constant source of breathing air.
The fire department air connection panel shall be installed in an area protected from
physical damage. The panel shall be ALWAYS locked at all times, unless in use by
fire department personnel. The locking mechanism for the panel cover shall be
contained in an approved key box installed at a location approved by the fire code
official. The key to unlocking the cover shall be stored in the approved key box.
L101.9. Remote air fill panels. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official,
the remote air fill panels shall be installed in the above grade portion of applicable
structures in stairwells commencing on the third floor above grade level and every
other floor above grade level thereafter. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code
official, the remote air fill panels shall be installed in the below grade portion of
applicable structures in stairwells, or other areas of ingress or egress approved by
the fire code official, commencing on the third floor below ground level and every
other floor below grade level thereafter or, if there are less than three (3) floors below
ground level, the lowest floor.
The remote air fill panels shall contain all of the necessary gauges, isolation valves,
pressure relief valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings,
supports, connectors, adapters and other necessary components as may be required
to allow firefighters and other first responders to safely and reliably replenish a
minimum of two (2) forty-five (45) cubic feet breathing air cylinders simultaneously.
L101.10. Piping, valves and fittings. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code
official, all piping, valves and fitting shall be compatible and support a minimum
working pressure of five thousand (5,000) psi with a safety factor of 4 to 1.
Piping shall be supported at not less than five-foot intervals. The entire system shall
be protected by a minimum of two-hour rated fire wall that protects the system from
possible damage.
When piping must pass through a fire rated or solid material, the piping shall be
protected by a sleeve that is at least three (3) times the pipe diameter. Both ends of
the sleeve shall be filled with an approved fire stop.
L101.11. Low pressure monitoring and alarm. When not being utilized by fire
department personnel, the FAR System shall maintain a constant pressure of at least
four thousand five hundred (4,500) psi. An alarm or monitoring system capable of
detecting, and that is set to detect, a pressure drop of one thousand (1,000) psi shall
be included and maintained with the FAR System. A building or structure owner, or
his or her designee, shall notify the fire department of any alarm signaling a loss of
pressure to the system and of any scheduled test of the system to be conducted by
the owner of the building or structure. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code
official, the low-pressure alarm shall be tied into the fire and smoke alarm system
for the building or structure.
L101.12. Markings and record keeping. The fire department air connection panel
and the remote air fill panels shall be clearly identified by means of permanently
installed signage stating firefighter air system in minimum one and one-half (1½)
inch letters and be located where plainly visible. The owner and/or occupant of the
building or structure shall keep the area in and around the fire department air
connection panel and the remote air fill panels free of objects that may block use of
these panels.
L101.13. Initial testing requirements. When fabrication, assembly and installation of
the FAR System is complete, the entire system shall be tested in accordance with the
following:
1. The system shall be inspected for leaks by pneumatically pressure
testing the system to five thousand (5,000) psi using oil-free, dry air. An
approved solution shall be used on each joint and fitting in the system. All
leaks or failure to maintain five thousand (5,000) psi pneumatic pressure
shall be documented by the system installer and forwarded to the system
manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or replacement.
2. Upon successful completion of the five thousand (5,000) psi pressure
testing, the entire system shall be pneumatically pressure tested to one and
one-half (1½) times the working pressure (seven thousand five hundred
(7,500) psi) using oil free, dry air for at least one (1) hour. All leaks or
failure to maintain seven thousand five hundred (7,500) psi pneumatic
pressure shall be documented by the system installer and forwarded to the
system manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or replacement.
3. Upon successful completion of the seven thousand five hundred (7,500)
psi pressure testing, the entire system shall be retested for a period of
twenty-four (24) hours. All leaks or failure to maintain five thousand
(5,000) psi pneumatic pressure shall be documented by the system installer
and forwarded to the system manufacturer for inspection, repair and/or
replacement.
L010.14. On-going testing and maintenance requirements. Breathing air samples from the
FAR System shall be taken by an independent, qualified entity on an annual basis and shall
be analyzed by an accredited testing laboratory in the manner specified in NFPA 1989,
Section 5.3. Testing pursuant to this Section shall also be required after the FAR System is
utilized or upon determination by the fire code official that contamination of the air in the
FAR System may be contaminated. The FAR System shall otherwise be tested and
maintained in accordance with NFPA Standards and manufacturer specifications.
L101.15. Inspection and record keeping. Records of all maintenance and testing of the FAR
System shall be kept on-site for a minimum of three (3) years and be available to fire
department personnel upon request. Fire department personnel shall either in conjunction
with a fire inspection of the building or structure or, after providing reasonable notice to
the owner or occupant of the building or structure, or his or her designee, have the right to
enter onto the property to inspect the FAR System and the records relating to the
maintenance and testing of that system.
28-24. 28-25. – Criminal penalties.
Except violations of IFC Subsections 503.4 and 507.5.4, persons (or legal entities included in
the definitions of "person" in Section 202) 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 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.
Violations of IFC Subsections 503.4 and 507.5.4 shall be punishable as civil infractions under
the Chandler City Code Subsection 1-8.7.
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
enforcement available under Section 28-25 28-26.
28-25. 28-26. – Abatement of violations.
In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized
to institute appropriate action by injunctive or other equitable remedies, including pursuant to
Section 110 of this code, 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.
a. The imposition of any remedy in Section 28-25 does not prevent suspension or
revocation of a license, permit or franchise or other administrative sanctions.
b. The imposition of any remedy in Section 28-25 does not prevent criminal enforcement
options.
28-26. 28-27. – 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 Code.
28-27. 28-28. – 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.