2012 International Fire Code Adoption
The Phoenix Fire Code provides minimum fire and life safety standards for buildings, processes and fire protection equipment installations in the City of Phoenix. The Phoenix Fire Code is a companion code to the International Codes which were adopted by the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department establishing the construction requirements for all development in the City of Phoenix.
The current Phoenix Fire Code is the 2006 International Fire Code with Phoenix Amendments effective on August 1, 2007 by Ordinance G-4919.
You may view the Phoenix Fire Code as it was adopted here with current Fire Prevention Fees
Purchase Phoenix Fire Code: International Code Council (ICC)
Tarver Sprinkler Ordinance
In 2001 Phoenix Firefighter Bret Tarver died in a building that had no fire sprinklers. That loss inspired Phoenix be more proactive in sprinkler requirements and the resulting action was the creation of the Bret Tarver Sprinkler Ordinance, Section 903.2 Phoenix Fire Code.
Amendments to the Fire Code
At times between edition cycles, it is necessary to amend the code. The amendments below are not reflected in the code link above. Please refer to these for the most current code.
2006 Phoenix Fire Code Amendment Packages
Ordinance G-5082 Effective March 1, 2008
Amends Sections: 105.6.6, 105.6.6.1, Chapter 2, 315, 503.2.5 and 503.2.6, 513.1.1, 513.5, 903.2.1.3, 907.3, 3308.1 and 4603.4
Ordinance G-5149 Effective June 6, 2008
Amends Sections: 105.7.3, 105.7.3.1, 106.8.1, 106.8.1.1, 106.8.1.2, 106.8.2, 106.8.2.1, 903.2.1.2.1, 1701.4, 2701.1, 4602.4, 4602.9, 4603.4, Chapter 46, sub chapters 3, 5, 9 and 17
Ordinance G-5193 Effective August 1, 2008
Ordinance G-5308 Effective March 4, 2008
The currently adopted construction codes, ordinances, standards and interpretations.
Regulations and Policies to the Fire Code
Policy 506.1, Electronic Controlled Doors and Keys for Access
Policy 907.1.2, Acceptable Voltage Drop Calculation Methods
Policy 907.1.4, Annunciator Panel Location Requirements
Policy 907.5, Flow Switch and Valve Controls
Policy 907.15, Cellular, Internet and Radio Dialers
Policy P2400, Tent & Canopy Policy on Staking & Ballasting
Policy 3809, LP Gas Cylinder Exchanges
Regulation 3001, Compressed Gas NFPA 55
Regulation 4600.1, Change in Permitted Amounts of Non-Flammable Cryogens
Regulation R605.11, Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
Regulation 3000.1 Compressed Gas Detection Requirements
Regulation 3000.2 CO2 Piping Requirements
Regulation 3007 Compressed Gas Ventilation Requirements
Appeal to the Fire Safety Advisory Board
