Fire Code

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​The Phoenix Fire Code, based on the International 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. 

2012 Phoenix Fire Code

Effective July 1, 2013 the current Phoenix Fire Code is based on the 2012 International Fire Code. Phoenix Fire Department has adopted updated versions of the NFPA Standards. For a list of currently adopted standards please refer to Phoenix Fire Code Chapter 80.  In an effort to bring Fire Department fees in line with the City of Phoenix Planning and Development, the Fire Department increased the base hourly rate from $135 to $150, see Chapter 81. 

**** As of August 27, 2015, the Phoenix Fire Code is temporarily unavailable for purchase from the International Code Council.  We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this page when it becomes available for purchase again. ****​

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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. ​

 

2006 Fire Code Updates and Ordinances 

You may view the 2006 Phoenix Fire Code as it was adopted here.

Regulations and Policies for the 2006 Fire Code