Chapter 15.50
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.50.010 Adopted.
That certain code entitled “International Fire Code” and amendments thereto, 2018 Edition, as copyrighted by International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the “Fire Code of Huachuca City” and made a part of this title the same as though said code was specifically set forth in full herein. (Ord. 22-04 § 2, 2022; Ord. 16-02 § 4, 2016; Ord. 08-14, 2009; prior code § 8-1-1-K)
15.50.020 Amendments.
The following provisions of the International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended as follows:
A. At Section 101.1, Title, revise wording as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Town of Huachuca City, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. At Section 109.1, Board of Appeals Established, insert the following after the first sentence:
In the absence of an appointed board of appeals, all appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official and/or fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Town Board of Adjustment.
C. At Section 109.3, Qualifications, delete the entire section.
D. At Section 507.5.1, Where Required, change reference in Exception 1 and 2 from “600 feet” to “500 feet”.
E. At Section 903.2, Where Required, delete the entire section (to include all subsections) and replace with a new Section 903.2 entitled, “Where Required” to read as follows:
Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in the locations described in this Section.
F. At Section 903.2, Where Required, insert the following subsections:
903.2.1, General. Unless expressly covered by one of the exceptions set forth below, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new commercial buildings and structures of all sizes and approved by the Fire Code Official. Installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be performed by an Arizona State licensed Fire Protection contractor.
Exception 1: Automatic fire sprinklers are not required in Group U occupancies.
Exception 2: Automatic fire sprinklers are not required for buildings or structures which were constructed and in use prior to January 8, 2009. This exception shall not apply if, after such date there is a discontinuation of use for a period of twelve (12) months, there is in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, a change in use to a less restrictive use or there is an enlargement or structural alteration of the building or structure.
Exception 3: In addition to the general authority granted to the Town pursuant to Section 104.9, the Fire Code Official shall have discretion to exempt other facilities from automatic fire sprinkler requirements where the size, intended use, and extent of use of that 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) unenclosed 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, H, or I occupancies; and 4) mini self-storage units comprising a single building or group of buildings where primary or principal use of the facility is for storage.
(Ord. 22-04 § 3, 2022)