Ordinance No. 5111

ORDINANCE NO. 5111 
 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, 
ARIZONA, 
DECLARING 
THE 
DOCUMENTS 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
“INTERNATIONAL 
FIRE 
CODE, 
2024 
EDITION,” 
AND 
“2024 
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, 2021 EDITION, BY ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL 
FIRE CODE, AND BY AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE EXCEPTION 
PROVISIONS TO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING 
ORDINANCES; 
PROVIDING 
FOR 
PENALTIES; 
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 2021 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 repeal the 2021 
edition and adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code and to clarify and amend the 
exception provisions of the International Fire Code that are presently set forth in Chapter 28 of the 
Code of the City of Chandler and to otherwise update the provisions set forth in Chapter 28. 
 
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, 2024 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 “2024 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 2021 
International Fire Code, and by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and by 
adopting the “2024 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire Prevention.” 
 
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.

Ordinance No. 5111 
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Section 5. 
Providing for Penalties.  A violation of this ordinance shall be a Class 1 
misdemeanor subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions set forth in 
Sections 1-8, 28-24, and 28-26 of the Chandler City Code. 
Section 6. 
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 7. 
Providing for an Effective Date. That the 2024 International Fire Code, and the 
2024 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire Prevention of the Code of the City of 
Chandler as adopted herein are effective July 1, 2025.  
INTRODUCED AND TENTATIVELY APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, 
Arizona, this ____ day of _________, 2024. 
ATTEST: 
______________________________ 
______________________________ 
CITY CLERK  
MAYOR 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this _____ day 
of _________, 2024. 
ATTEST: 
______________________________ 
_______________________________ 
CITY CLERK  
MAYOR 
CERTIFICATION 
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 5111 was duly passed and 
adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the 
____ day of _________, 2024, and that a quorum was present thereat. 
__________________________ 
CITY CLERK 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
CITY ATTORNEY 
Published in the Arizona Republic on:

2024 Amendments to Chapter 28, Fire Prevention 
{Public Record for Ordinance No. 5111} 
 
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, 2021 2024 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 2021 2024 edition 
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 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 105.5.22 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 105.5.22 
to read as follows: 
105.5.22 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, 
dispense, use, or handle hazardous materials more than the amounts listed in Table 105.5.22. 
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 105.5.34 105.5.36 of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 
105.5.34 105.5.36 to read as follows: 
105.5.34 105.5.36 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 105.5 of the code is hereby further amended by adding a new section 105.5.53 105.5.58 entitled 
"Fire protection equipment" to read as follows: 
105.5.53. 105.5.58 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 107 108 of the code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 107.1 108.7 entitled “Fire re-
inspection fee” and a new Section 107.8 108.8 entitled “Council action” to read as follows: 
107.7 108.7 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 AND ONGOING RE-INSPECTIONS for the same 
violation. 
107.8 108.8 Council action. All fees identified in this code shall be adopted by the City Council 
by resolution. 
28-9. – Self-inspection.  
Section 108 109 of the code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 108.5 109.5 entitled "Self-
inspection" to read as follows: 
108.5 109.5 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. 
28-10. – Means of appeals.

Sections 111.1 and 111.3 112.1 of the Code are IS hereby deleted in their ITS entirety. Section 111.1 
112.1 is replaced with a new Section 111.1 112.1 entitled "Appeals to Chandler Board of Appeals" to 
read as follows: 
111.1 112.1 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. 
28-11. – Violations. 
Section 112.1 113.1 of the code, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 
112.1 113.1 to read as follows: 
112.1 113.1 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 112.3 113.3, has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 
28-12. – Civil and criminal penalties. 
Sections 112.4 113.4 and 112.4.1 113.4.1 of the code are hereby deleted in their entirety and the 
penalties and civil remedies are set forth below in Sections 28-24 28-26 and THROUGH 28-27 28-28 of 
this Chapter. 
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 THEREOF 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. 
 
28-14. – Expense recovery. 
Section 304 of the code is hereby amended by adding A new Sections SECTION 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 112.3 
113.3, 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 
because of said fire. The collection and appeal provisions set forth in Section 108 112 and 
Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Chandler, shall apply to this Section 304.4.

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). 
28-16. – 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. 
28-17. – Emergency Responder radio communication COMMUNICATIONS ENHANCEMENT 
SYSTEMS (ERCES). 
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 EXCEPTIONS. 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.  
28-18. – 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 2021 2024 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, detached one- or two-
family dwellings. 
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. 
28-19. – 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. 
28-20. – 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. 
28-21. – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 
SECTION 1103.8 OF THE CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1103.8.2.1 
ENTITLED “INTERCONNECTION FOR R-3 AND R-4 GROUP HOMES” TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 
1103.8.2.1 INTERCONNECTION FOR R-3 AND R-4 GROUP HOMES. ALL SMOKE DETECTORS 
LOCATED IN R-3 AND R-4 GROUP OCCUPANCY TYPES SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED IN SUCH A 
MANNER THAT THE ACTIVATIONS OF ONE ALARM WILL ACTIVATE ALL OF THE ALARMS IN THE 
INDIVIDUAL UNIT. PHYSICAL INTERCONNECTION OF SMOKE ALARMS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED 
WHERE LISTED WIRELESS ALARMS ARE INSTALLED AND ALL ALARMS SOUND UPON 
ACTIVATION OF ONE ALARM. THE ALARM SHALL BE CLEARLY AUDIBLE IN ALL BEDROOMS OVER 
BACKGROUND NOISE LEVELS WITH ALL INTERVENING DOORS CLOSED. THE EXCEPTIONS IN 
SECTION 1103.8.2 DO NOT APPLY. 
28-21 28-22. – 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. 
28-22 28-23. – 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. 
28-23 28-24. – 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, December 10th through January 3rd, and two days before the first day of Diwali through the third 
day of Diwali each year. The use of permissible consumer fireworks as defined under A.R.S. 
Sections 36-1601, et seq., is only allowed between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day May 4th through 
May 6th, June 24th through July 6th (extended on July 4th from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on July 5th), 
December 24th through January  3rd 4TH (extended on December 31st from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 
on January 1st), and the second and third days of Diwali of each year; provided that use is 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 Chiefs CHIEF’S designee, the use, 
discharge, or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks is prohibited in all public parks, public 
retention basins, and public facilities ON ALL PUBLICLY OWNED OR MANAGED LAND, 
BUILDINGS, AND FACILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CITY OFFICES AND 
FACILITIES, PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC 
RETENTION BASINS. 
A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION IS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE PUNISHABLE 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 28-26. 
28-24 28-25. – 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. 
SECTION L101 OF Appendix L of the code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new 
SECTION L101 Appendix L to read as follows: Requirements for firefighter air replenishment systems. 
"Firefighter Air Replenishment System (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. L101.1 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 L101.2. 
L101.3 L101.2. 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. L101.3 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. L101.4 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, 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 L101.5 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. 
28-25 28-26. – 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 28-26 28-27.   
28-26 28-27. – 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 110 113 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 28-26 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 28-26 does not prevent criminal enforcement 
options. 
28-27 28-28. – 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. 
28-28 28-29. – 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.