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Amendments to the Fire Code

Amendments, Interpretations & Submittal Requirements

 

Fire Department

 

2006 IFC Amendments 
(PDF / 99KB / 33 pgs)

2007 interpretations and applications

Fire Alarms Checklist (pdf / 63 kb / 1 pg)

Fire Ordinance Requirements
(pdf / 24 kb / 2 pgs)

Fire Resubmittal Checklist 
(pdf / 96 kb / 6 pgs) - for Commercial & Civil Plans

Fire Plans go Digital!

In April 2007 the Digital Submittal Program expands to include the following Deferred Fire Submittals:

  • Residential fire sprinkler
  • Alarm systems for tenant improvements
  • Alarm systems for new construction up to 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Commercial cooking hoods, and
  • Alternative extinguishing systems, i.e. FM 200 (which uses inert gas)

 

Hood Suppression Systems

Hood Systems Checklist - Commercial Cooking (pdf / 54 kb / 1 pg)

  • 3 sets of Hood System plans required for plan review
  • Hood Systems are exempt from fees. Client is not charged for plan review.

Hydrant Flow Tests

 

Sprinklers:

Improving or adding 25% or more of the existing structure?  Fire sprinklers must be installed in the entire home. 

Residential Fire Sprinkler Worksheet (xls / 19 kb)

Spinkler System Checklist - One & Two Family Dwellings (pdf / 55 kb / 1 pg)

Sprinkler System Checklist - Commercial (pdf / 118 kb / 4 pgs)

Submittal Requirements (Commercial & Residential):

  • 3 sets of Fire Sprinkler plans
  • Fire Sprinkler plans are exempt from fees. 

Inspections

Fire & Life Safety Inspections - Call 480-312-1855

Fire Inspections Request Form (pdf / 92 kb / 1 pg / 5-June-06)