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:

• Commercial/Residential fire sprinkler
• Alarm systems
• UL300 Suppression Systems
• Alternative extinguishing systems, i.e. FM 200 (which uses inert gas)
• LPG Installations
• Compress Gas

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, 2018
• Fire Sprinkler Valuation Worksheet - Commercial (XLS) - effective July 1, 2018

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