1. Amend Section 101.1:

Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Maricopa, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

2. Amend Section 101.2.1:

Section 101.2.1 Appendices. The following appendices are adopted as part of this code by the City of Maricopa: Appendices B, C, D, E, F & G, H & I. Other provisions in the appendices shall not apply.

3. Amend Section 202 Definitions:

Section 202 STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, whether City employees or otherwise as reasonably approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization of city employees as standby personnel shall be as set forth in the City of Maricopa Fee Schedule or as customary.

Section 202 SPECIAL FIRE RISK AREA. Land which is covered with grass, grain, brush, tires, refuse or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon it would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in a great or unusual damage through fire or such areas designated by the code official.

4. Add Section 507.5.2.1:

Section 507.5.2.1 Water distribution system failure notification. Each water service provider serving areas within the city, whether municipal or private, shall notify the Fire Department of any failure or changes in their water distribution system, hydrant repair main breaks, pump failures, or other interruptions of water supply that may affect water supply and or reduction in pressure in relation to current fire protection requirements as soon as possible.

Out of service hydrants. Any hydrant that is out of service shall have an out of service ring located on the largest diameter discharge and shall remain in place until the hydrant is operational and verified by the Fire Department.

5. Amend Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.1.5:

Delete everything after Group A occupancies.

6. Amend Section 903.2.3:

Delete everything after Group E occupancies.

7. Amend Section 903.2.4 through 903.2.4.1:

Delete everything after Group F occupancies.

8. Amend Section 903.2.7 Group M:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group M occupancy.

Exceptions:

A Group M fire area is less than 4,000 square feet and less than two stories above grade plane, when approved by the Fire Chief or designee.

9. Amend Section 903.2.8:

Section 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

Exceptions:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in R-3 occupancies of 5,000 square feet or less.

2. Congregate living facilities with 10 or fewer persons.

10. Amend Section 903.2.8.4:

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in care facilities with ten or fewer individuals in a single-family dwelling.

11. Amend Section 903.2.9:

Delete everything after Group S-1 occupancies.

12. Delete Section 903.2.9.1 in its entirety.

13. Delete Section 903.2.9.2 in its entirety.

14. Amend Section 903.2.10:

Delete everything after International Building Code.

15. Add Section 903.2.13.1:

Section 903.2.13.1 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group B occupancy.

Exception:

A Group B building that is less than 4,000 square feet and less than two stories above grade plane, and equipped with an early fire detection system approved by the Fire Chief or designee.

16. Amend Section 5704.2.9.6.1:

Location where above ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by City of Maricopa Zoning Code.

17. Amend Section 5706.2.4.4:

Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by City of Maricopa Zoning Code.

18. Amend Section 6104.2:

Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by the City of Maricopa Zoning Code restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2000 gallons (7570L).

These additional requirements may be increased based on occupancy type or if reasonably necessary for adequate protection of life safety as determined by the fire code official.

Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall include an electronic Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) in a format acceptable to the fire code official. The HMMP shall include a facility site plan designating the following:

1. Storage and use areas.

2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area.

3. Range of container sizes.

4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices.

5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines.

6. On and off positions of valves for valves that are of the self-indicating type.

7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangements, including the location and dimension of aisles.

8. The location and type of emergency equipment. The plans shall be legible and drawn approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages.

Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include an electronic HMIS in a format acceptable to the fire code official. The HMIS shall include the following information:

1. Manufacturer’s name.

2. Chemical name, trade names, hazardous ingredients.

3. Hazard classification.

4. MSDS.

5. United Nations (UN), North America (NA) or the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) identifications number.

6. Maximum quantity stored or used on-site at one time.

7. Storage conditions related to the storage type, temperature and pressure.

In addition to the requirements of the 2018 International Fire Code, the Fire Code Official may require an approved automatic sprinkler system to be installed in all expanded, remodeled, and newly constructed buildings.