Amendments and Interpretations to the Fire Code

Amendments

• 2015 IFC Amendments - Ord. 4283 (PDF)
• SRC 36-18 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Sec. 903  (PDF)

Digital Submittal Program

The Digital Submittal Program includes the following Deferred Fire Submittals:

• Access Control
• Automatic Sprinkler Systems Commercial/Residential
• Alternative Automatic Fire - Extinguishing Systems
• Carbon Monoxide Detection
• Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
• Emergency Alarm Systems
• Smoke Control Systems
• Smoke and Heat Removal

Interpretations (2016 edition)

• NFPA 13  (PDF)
• NFPA 13D  (PDF)
• NFPA 13R  (PDF)
• NFPA 72  (PDF)

Sprinklers

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

• Fire Sprinkler Valuation Worksheet - SFR (XLS) - effective July 1, 2021
• Fire Sprinkler Valuation Worksheet - Commercial (XLS) - effective July 1, 2021

Hydrant Flow Tests

• Fire Hydrant Flow Test Permit (online application)
• Fire Hydrant Flow Test Summary (PDF)

Inspections

• Fire Inspections Request Form
  Fire & Life Safety Inspections, call 480-312-1855