(A) Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows:
101.1 Title. Shall be amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Sprinkler Code of the Town of Cave Creek originally adopted from Chapter 9 of the 2003 International Fire Code, July 2004, hereinafter referred to as “this code”. When there is a conflict between these provisions and those of another technical code, these provisions shall apply. Where there is an administrative provision contained in another technical code and not in this code, then the administrative provision of the technical code shall apply.
(B) Section 903, subsections 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.5, 903.2.6, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.8.1, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.10, 903.3, 903.3.6, 903.3.7 and 903.4 are amended as follows; and subsections 903.1.2, 903.1.3, 903.1.4, 903.1.5, 903.2.7.1, 903.2.7.1.1, 903.2.7.1.2, 903.2.7.2, 903.2.7.2.1, 903.2.7.2.2, 903.2.7.2.3, 903.2.7.3, 903.2.7.4 903.3.7.1, 903.3.7.2, 903.3.7.3 are added:
903.1.2 Plan certification for fire alarms and occupant notification. All fire alarm and occupant notification system plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level II NICET (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies).
903.1.3 Plan certification for fire sprinklers. All fire sprinkler plans submitted to the fire department for review and approval shall bear a review certification of a minimum level III NICET technician (National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies).
903.1.4 Plan certification for all other fire protection systems. Plan certification for all other fire protection systems will be accompanied by a certification of competence when required.
903.1.5 Site plans. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. One set of fire department approved plans shall be on the job site for each inspection.
903.2 Where required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all new Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U occupancies of more than zero (0) square feet in accordance with Section 903.
1. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
2. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. See also Section 306.
3. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults.
Exception: The following accessory structures shall be exempt from fire sprinkler requirements:
1. Gazebos and ramadas for residential and public use.
2. Independent rest room buildings that are associated with golf courses, parks and similar uses.
3. Guardhouses for residential and commercial developments.
4. Detached carports for residential developments.
5. Barns and agricultural buildings for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.35 m2).
6. Detached storage sheds for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 2,000 square feet (185.81 m2).
7. Detached 1, 2 and 3 car garages (without habitable spaces) in existing R3 developed parcels which contain existing non-sprinklered subdivision requirements (i.e., 700 foot (213.36 mm) hydrant spacing).
8. For fuel-dispensing canopies not exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.35 m2).
9. Open shade horse stalls of non-combustible construction for private, residential, non-commercial use, not exceeding 5,000 square feet (464.52 m2), and no storage of combustible products, vehicles or agricultural equipment.
10. Detached one-story accessory building used as tool and storage shed of non-hazardous materials, and not exceeding 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
11. Additions to R-3 Occupancies. Not currently sprinklered.
12. Any accessory buildings to an existing residential property built prior to the implementation of this ordinance.
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group A occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group E occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.3 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group F occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.4 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group H occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.5 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group I occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
Exception: In jails, prisons and reformatories, the piping system may be dry, provided a manually operated valve is installed at a continuously monitored location. Opening of the valve will cause the piping system to be charged. Sprinkler heads in such systems shall be equipped with fusible elements, or the system shall be designed as required for deluge systems in the Building Code.
903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group M occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R occupancies in accordance with this section.
903.2.7.1 Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-1 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R sprinkler systems.
903.2.7.1.1 Group R-1 with attic protection. In Group R-1 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building. Sprinkler heads shall be used to protect the attic with a minimum 4 head or 500 square foot (46.5 m2) calculated area. Occupant notification shall be in accordance wit the Code and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings or attics.
903.2.7.1.2 Group R-1 when attic protection is not required. In Group R-1 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house 2 or less stories in height and containing 15 or less dwelling units, and every hotel 2 or less stories in height and containing 19 or less guest rooms. Residential or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling units, guest rooms, convening corridors, and all occupied areas. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings.
903.2.7.2 Group R -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-2 occupancies, in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-R sprinkler systems as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.7.2.1 Group R-2 with attic protection. When attic protection is required. In Group R-2 occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling units, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential, or quick response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building. Sprinkler heads shall be used to protect the attic with a minimum 4 head or 500 square foot (46.5 m2) calculated area. Occupant notification shall be in accordance wit the Code and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets, containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings or attics.
903.2.7.2.2 Group R-2 when attic protection is not required. In Group R-2 occupancies an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA Standard 13R, as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual, shall be installed throughout every apartment house 2 or less stories in height and containing 15 or less dwelling units and every hotel 2 or less stories in height and containing 19 or less guest rooms. Residential, or quick-response sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling units, guest rooms, convening corridors, and all occupied areas. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing any electrical or mechanical equipment, foyers, garages, accessible areas under interior stairs or landings, or exterior balconies, covered patios or landings.
903.2.7.2.3 Domestic water supplies. R-2 occupancies may have up to six (6) units supplied by domestic water.
903.2.7.3 All Group R-3 and U occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-3 and U occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13-D sprinkler systems and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.7.4 Group R-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group R-4 occupancies, in accordance with NFPA 13-D sprinkler systems as modified by Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. There shall be no sprinkler deletions in bathrooms, closets containing mechanical or electrical equipment, foyers, garages, or accessible areas under interior stairs or landings.
903.2.8 Group S-1 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group S-1 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all repair garages in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.9 Group S-2 occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group S-2 occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all commercial parking garages in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.2.10 Group B occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all Group B occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13-R, 13-D.
903.3.6 Hose Threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler system shall be National Standard Treads.
903.3.7 Fire Department Connections. Fire department connections shall be located within 4 feet (1219.2 mm) to 8 feet (2438.4 mm) of the curb line of an access road or public street, or as otherwise specified, or as approved by the chief. The fire department connection line shall be a wet line with the check valve at the hose connection above grade. The access to the fire department connection shall be at curb grade.
903.3.7.1 Wall-mounted. Systems may have wall-mounted fire department connections only on light and ordinary hazard Group 1 systems, when there are no structural openings or combustible hangings within 15 feet (4572 mm) horizontally or vertically from inlet connection.
903.3.7.2 Additions, alterations and repairs. When additions, alterations or repairs within a twelve-month period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of an existing building or structure, such building or structure, except a single-family home, shall be made to conform to the requirements for new buildings or structures.
903.3.7.3 Partial systems prohibited. In all new additions to existing buildings and structures, except single-family homes, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with this section. There shall be no partially sprinklered compartments. Sprinklered and unsprinklered parts of a structure shall be separated in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 100 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13-R, where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic and automatic sprinkler systems and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.”
(C) Section 905, subsections 905.2, 905.3.4, 905.3.4.1 are amended as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA.
905.3.4 Stages. Stages greater than 1,000 square feet in area (93 m2) shall be equipped with a Class III wet standpipe system, with 2.5-inch (64 mm) hose connections on each side of the stage.
Exception: Where the building or area is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the hose connections are allowed to be supplied from the automatic sprinkler system and shall have a flow rate of not less than that required by NFPA 14 for Class III standpipes.
905.3.4.1 Hose and cabinet. The 2.5 inch (64 mm) hose connections shall be equipped with sufficient lengths of 1.5 inch (38 mm) hose to provide fire protection for the stage area. Hose connections shall be equipped with an approved adjustable fog nozzle, and mounted in a cabinet or on a rack.
(D) Section 907, subsections 907.2 and 907.7 are amended as follows, and subsections 907.3.1.9, 907.3.1.10, 907.3.1.11 and 907.3.1.12 are added:
907.2 Where required-new buildings and structures. An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall comply with Section 907.1.2. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except that an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
907.3.1.9 Owner landlord and occupant responsibilities. Devices provided and maintained. In a dwelling unit occupied under the terms of a rental agreement or under a month-to-month tenancy:
1. At the time of each occupancy, the landlord shall provide smoke detection devices in working condition and, after written notification by the tenant, shall be responsible for replacement; and
2. The tenant shall keep the devices in working condition by keeping charged batteries in battery-operated devices, by testing the devices periodically, and by refraining from permanently disabling the devices.
907.3.1.10 Written notification. If a landlord or owner did not know and had not been notified in writing of the need to repair or replace a smoke detection device, the landlord’s or owner’s failure to repair or replace the device may not be considered as evidence of negligence in a subsequent civil action arising from death, property loss, or personal injury.
907.3.1.11 Definitions. In this section, “dwelling unit,” “landlord,” “rental agreement,” and “tenant” have the meanings given in Arizona Revised Statutes.
907.3.1.12 Records and maintenance. The landlord or owner of any rental property shall annually inspect all smoke detection devices as required under NFPA 72, and a record of all inspections and maintenance activities shall be kept by the landlord or owner and available for inspection upon request by the Fire Code Official.
907.7 Activation. Where an alarm notification system is required by another section of this code, it shall be activated by:
1. Required automatic fire alarm system.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
Multilevel structures. All multilevel structures are required to have a flow switch and tampered control valve per floor. See Fire Department Interpretation and Applications Manual.
Exception: Group R, Division 1, occupancies with a domestic water supply serving 6 units or less and Group R-3.
3. Required manual fire alarm boxes.
(`87 Code, §7-5) (Am. Ord. 88-16, passed 8-1-88; Am. Ord. 95-01, passed 1-3-95; Am. Ord. 95-13, passed 9-5-95; Am. Ord. 2000-05, passed 5-15-00; Am. Ord. O-2004-15, passed 5-17-04; Am. Ord. O-2004-24, passed 8-2-04; Am. Ord. O2011-13, passed 11-21-11; Am. Ord. O2018-18, passed 11-19-18)