CHAPTER 6-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
SECTIONS:
6-1-1: ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
6-1-3: ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS:
6-1-4: ADOPTION OF THE BLASTING CODE:
6-1-1 ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
That certain document entitled the "2018 International Fire Code," as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., together with all referenced standards therein and together with appendices as all the same may be amended from time to time, which document was made a public record by City of Prescott Resolution No. 2021-1774 is hereby adopted by this reference. (Ord. 4366, 12-16-2003, eff. 2-1-2004; Ord. 4669-0912, 9-30-2008, eff. 10-30-2008; Ord. 4909-1447, 9-23-2014; Ord. 4931-1469, 4-14-2015; Ord. 2021-1757, 4-27-2021, eff. 5-27-2021 )
6-1-2 AMENDMENTS:
That certain document entitled "2021 Amendments to the City of Prescott Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code," which document was made a public record by Resolution No. 2021-1774, and which document amends and supersedes certain designated sections of the 2018 International Fire Code, is hereby adopted by this reference.
Section 101.1 entitled "Scope and Administration; Scope and General Requirements; Title," is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of City of Prescott, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 101.2.1 entitled "Scope and Administration; Scope and General Requirements; Title; Appendices," is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Provisions in the appendices are adopted in their entirety as listed in this document.
Section 102.7 entitled "Scope and Administration; Applicability; Referenced codes and standards" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2. Referenced codes and standards as listed in Chapter 80, and in this document are adopted in their entirety.
Section 105.6.2 entitled "Scope and Administration; Permits; Required operational permits; Amusement buildings" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.6.2 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a special amusement building or event as required by the fire code official.
Section 109.1 entitled "Scope and Administration; Board of Appeals; Board of appeals established," is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals pursuant to Title 1 Chapter 25 and Ordinance No. 1650 of the City of Prescott Revised Code. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not have a vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
Section 110.4 entitled "Scope and Administration; Violations; Violation penalties," is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under a provision or provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a violation of Section 6-1-3 of the Prescott City Code and punishable pursuant to Section 1-3-1 of the Prescott City Code.
Section 202 entitled "Definitions; General Definitions" is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
DETACHED BUILDING: A separate standalone structure that is separated from other buildings in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code, greater than 200 square feet and/or greater than 10 feet from an existing or primary structure. This classification shall include, but not limited to the following:
Casitas
Gazebos
Storage sheds
Garages
Greenhouses
Ramadas
Barns
Shop
DIRECTED CARE SERVICES. Care, including personal care services, of residents who are incapable of recognizing danger, summoning assistance, expressing need, or making basic care decisions.
RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING HOME. A building or part thereof housing a maximum of six (6) persons, excluding staff, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides supervisory, personal, or directed services. This classification shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Alcohol and drug abuse centers
Assisted living centers
Congregate care facilities
Convalescent facilities
Group homes
Halfway houses
Residential board and care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
SPECULATIVE WAREHOUSE. A building designed for high piled combustible storage without a known type or commodity designation specified.
SUPERVISORY CARE SERVICE. General supervision, including daily awareness of resident functioning and continuing needs.
Section 202 entitled "Definitions; General Definitions; Congregate Living Facilities" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BG] CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof that contains sleeping units where residents share bathroom and/or kitchen living facilities.
Nontransient. Nontransient Congregate Living Facilities with an occupant load of 12 or fewer is an R-3 occupancy; an occupant load of 13 or greater is an R-2 occupancy.
Transient. Transient Congregate Living Facilities with an occupant load of 10 or fewer is an R-3 occupancy; an occupant load of 11 or greater is an R-1 occupancy.
Section 202 entitled "Definitions; General Definitions; Occupancy Classification; [B] Institutional Group I; Group I-1" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BG] Institutional Group I-1. Institutional Group I-1 occupancy shall include buildings, structures or parts thereof for more than 10 persons who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised environment and receive custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions indicated below. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Alcohol and drug centers
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Convalescent facilities
Group homes
Halfway houses
Residential board and custodial care facilities
Social rehabilitation facilities
[BG] Seven to 10 persons receiving care. A facility such as above, housing not fewer than seven and not more than 10 persons receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-4.
[BG] Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as above with six or fewer persons receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.
Section 202 entitled "Definitions; General Definitions; Occupancy Classification; [BG] Institutional Group I; [BG] Institutional Group I-2" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BG] Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, residential care/assisted living homes, custodial, personal, or directed care on a 24-hour basis for more than six persons who are not capable of self-preservation by responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Residential care/assisted living homes
Foster care facilities
Detoxification facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Nursing homes (both intermediate-care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
Psychiatric hospitals
[BG] Occupancy Conditions. Buildings of Group I-2 shall be classified as one of the following occupancy conditions:
[BG] Condition 1. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care but do not provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or in-patient stabilization units for psychiatric or detoxification, including, but not limited to, nursing homes and foster care facilities.
[BG] Condition 2. This occupancy condition shall include facilities that provide nursing and medical care and could provide emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, or inpatient stabilization units for psychiatric or detoxification, including, but not limited to, hospitals.
[BG] Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility with six (6) or fewer persons receiving medical care shall be classified as a Group R-3 and shall comply with the “City of Prescott 2018 International Residential Code Amendments”, provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the International Residential Code.
Section 202 entitled "Definitions; General Definitions; Occupancy Classification; [B] Residential Group R; Group R-2" is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BG] Residential Group R-2. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including:
Apartment houses
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with more than 12 occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient) with more than 10 occupants
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternity and sorority housing
Monasteries
Hotels (nontransient)
Live/work units
Motels (nontransient)
Vacation timeshare properties
Section 202 entitled “Definitions; General Definitions; Occupancy Classification; [B] Residential Group R; Group R-3” is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BG] Residential Group R-3. Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units
Care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 12 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternity and sorority housing
Monasteries
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Lodging houses (transient) with 5 or fewer guestrooms and 10 or fewer occupants
Congregate living facilities. Congregate living for 12 or fewer persons which are a single dwelling unit are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. Occupancy will be established as two persons per bedroom, plus one person for every additional 120 square feet after the first 120 square feet per bedroom.
[BG] Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities or facilities licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.
[BG] Lodging houses. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms and 10 or fewer total occupants may be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
Section 202 entitled "General Definitions; Personal Care Service" is hereby amended to read as follows:
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. Assistance with activities of daily living that can be performed by persons without professional skills or professional training and includes the coordination or provision of intermittent nursing services and the administration of medications and treatments.
Section 308 entitled "General Requirements; Open Flames; General; Where prohibited" is hereby amended by adding subsection 308.1.1.1.
308.1.1.1 Sky Lanterns. The lighting of, and/or release of, sky lanterns is prohibited.
Section 308 entitled "General Requirements; Open Flames; General; Open-flame devices; Sky lanterns" is hereby amended by adding a subsection; 308.1.6.3.
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. The lighting of, and/or release of, sky lanterns is prohibited.
Section 503.2.4 entitled "Fire Service Features; Fire Apparatus Access Roads; Specifications; Turning Radius" is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required minimum turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 28 feet inside, 48 feet outside.
Section 503.2.7 entitled "Fire Service Features; Fire Apparatus Access Roads; Specifications; Grade" is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be no more than 12%, or within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus and to meet requirements of this code and amendments.
Section 505.1 entitled "Fire Service Features; Premises Identification; Address identification" is hereby amended as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Numbers shall not be expressed or written in words spelled out. Numbers shall be not less than 6 inches (152.4mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch (12.7mm), or larger when necessary as determined by the fire code official. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be installed such that the location of the building can be determined from the public way. Address numbers shall be maintained in readable condition.
Section 507.1 entitled "Fire Service Features; Fire Protection Water Supplies; Required water supply" is hereby amended by adding 507.1.1:
Section 507.1.1 Rural Water Supply. In areas where a municipal or private water supply is not available, NFPA 1142 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting may be utilized to calculate required fire flows with the approval of the fire code official.
Section 901.2 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; General; Construction documents" is hereby amended as follows:
901.2 Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Automatic sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13D and 13R shall be submitted and reviewed bearing a review certification and signature of a minimum level III NICET Certified Engineering Technician (CET) or Arizona registrant. Fire alarm systems designed in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be reviewed and submitted bearing a review certification and signature of a minimum level III NICET Technician or Arizona registrant.
Section 901.4.6 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; General; Installation; Pump and riser room size" is hereby amended as follows:
901.4.6 Pump and riser room size. Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be no smaller than four feet in width and four feet in length, and shall be provided with a door that allows direct access from the exterior of the building. There shall be no less than 18 inches of clearance between the riser supply and any adjoining wall. There shall also be no less than 18 inches of clearance between the supply line and the remote fire department connection line.
Section 901.6.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; General; Inspection Testing and Maintenance; Records" is hereby amended as follows:
901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years and deficiencies shall be copied to the authority having jurisdiction within ten (10) business days.
Section 903.2 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. In addition to the requirements of the fire and building codes, an approved automatic monitored sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all new Group B, E, F, M, R-3, U and S occupancies 5,000 square feet (464m2) or greater and in all buildings over 2 stories in height regardless of the total square footage. In Group R-3 occupancies, the calculated area shall include all livable and unfinished space, the area of any attached garage, concealed or accessible spaces intended for storage use and/or future living space, as determined by the Building Official. Perimeter decks or outdoor living space is not calculated in the 5,000 square foot (464m2) threshold requirement.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the International Building Code, or both.
1. All Group R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies shall have an approved, monitored, automatic sprinkler system installed regardless of the fire area.
2. All Group A occupancies shall have an approved, and monitored, automatic, sprinkler system installed where there is an occupant load of 100 or greater.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems in R-3 and U occupancies shall not be required to be monitored.
Such systems shall be in accordance with the International Fire Code, International Building Code and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13D or 13R as specified by the fire code official.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, an automatic monitored fire sprinkler system may be installed in any building regardless of floor area.
Section 903.2.1.1 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group A; Group A-1" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of the exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multiple-theater complex.
Section 903.2.1.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group A; Group A-3" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and through all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the level exit of discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Section 903.2.1.4 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group A; Group A-4" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the level exit of discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Section 903.2.2.1 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Ambulatory care facilities; Group B" is hereby added to read as follows:
903.2.2.1 Group B. An automatic monitored sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group B occupancies where any of the following exist:
1. Where Group B fire area is 5,000 square feet (464m2) and greater, or
2. Fire area is located more than two stories above grade, or
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 50 or more.
Section 903.2.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group E" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all Group E occupancies.
Exception: Daycare with less than 11 children in a private residence.
Sections 903.2.4 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group F-1" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).
Section 903.2.6 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group I" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1, Condition 1 facilities.
2. An automatic sprinkler system is not required where group I-4 day care facilities are at the level of exit discharge and where every room where care is provided has not fewer than one exterior exit door and where the fire area is less than 5,000 square feet.
3. In buildings where Group I-4 day care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be installed on the entire floor where care is provided, all floors between the level of care and the level of exit discharge and all floors below the level of exit discharge other than areas classified as an open parking garage.
Sections 903.2.7 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group M" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
4. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
Section 903.2.8 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required, Group R" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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.
903.2.8.1 Group R-3 occupancies 5,000 square feet (464m2) or greater, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout in accordance with Sections 903.2, 903.3 and 903.3.1.3, or when any of the following apply:
A. The closest measured distance between contiguous fire hydrants exceeds 500 feet (152400mm) on the nearest fire department access road or the required fire flow is not available.
B. There are congregate living facilities with more than 12 persons.
C. If the structure is higher than two (2) stories as defined in the International Building Code.
Exceptions:
1. Manufactured mobile home built on a chassis, designed and built as a dwelling unit; and recreational vehicles that were not site built and are portable in nature.
2. All new, detached, non-commercial use, U occupancy buildings, to include but not limited to ramadas, gazebos, barns, sheds, private garages, or shops, etc., constructed on any residential R-3 parcel(s), not exceeding 700 square feet, and not having habitable space, separated from any other nearby structure by no less than 15 feet and located no more than 300 feet from an approved fire department access roadway, as accessed via an approved route to the structure, shall not be required to install a residential fire sprinkler system.
Section 903.2.8 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Systems, Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where Required; Group R" is amended by adding section 903.2.8.5.
903.2.8.5 Group R-3 or R-4 congregate residences. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 or R-4 congregate living facilities with 12 or fewer residents.
Section 903.2.9 entitled "Fire Protection Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group S-1" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2).
Section 903.2.9.1 "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group S-1; Repair Garages" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464m2).
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
Section 903.2.10 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Group S-2 enclosed parking garage," is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code where either of the following conditions exist:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other Occupancy Classifications.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
Section 903 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required" is amended by adding section 903.2.13.
Section 903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group B fire area is 5,000 square feet or greater.
2. Where a Group B fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane.
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 50 or more.
Section 903.3.1.1.1 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Installation requirements; Standards; NFPA 13 sprinkler systems; Exempt Locations" is hereby amended as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from a room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. A room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. A room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Fire service access elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces.
5. Machine rooms and machinery spaces, associated with occupant evacuation elevators designed in accordance with Section 3008 of the International Building Code.
Section 903.3.1.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Installation requirements; Standards; NFPA 13D sprinkler systems" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; R-4, Condition 1; Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities, and townhouses, shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D. Where installed, automatic sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings shall be constructed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, 901.2.1, and this code. NFPA 13-D systems shall include sprinklers in vehicle garages, livable spaces, and concealed or accessible spaces intended for storage use and/or future living space, as determined by the Building Official. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided throughout a fire area containing Group R-3 occupancy where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464m2).
Section 903.3.5 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Installation requirements; Water supplies" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code. For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for the design of fire protections systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations based on information from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official. The introduction of any toxic substance into a water supply shall be prohibited. If a sprinkler system is connected to a potable water supply, the use of chemicals other than pure glycerin (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall not be permitted.
Section 903.3.5 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler System; Water Supplies" is hereby amended by adding Sections 903.3.5.3, 903.3.5.4, and 903.3.5.5, reading as follows:
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulic Calculations. The hydraulic calculations for automatic sprinkler systems shall meet the NFPA 13 Chapter 23 requirements, including the use of the following information in determining pressure loss:
1. Submitted hydraulic calculations shall include a single head design area located in the most demanding design area and for which the remote inspector test will determine appropriate water supply.
2. Elevation pressure loss from the flow test location to base of riser must be included in the Hazen-Williams formula.
3. For 1 inch meter sets, design areas requiring 27 GPM and under shall use a fixed pressure loss of 16 PSI.
4. For 1 inch meter sets, design areas requiring more than 27 GPM shall use a fixed pressure loss of 21.5 PSI.
The storage capacity and recovery rate of a well shall not be used in the calculation for water storage capacity to meet 13D requirements for supplying water for a fixed time period.
Section 903.3.5.4 Remote Inspector Test. A remote inspector test shall be installed as close to the single head design area as possible, on an interior wall (to prevent freezing), with the discharge through an exterior wall. This inspectors test will be flowed and the single head calculation’s top of riser pressure number shall be used during the acceptance testing of the system by a City of Prescott Fire Inspector, to verify sufficient water supply at the riser. See NFPA 13 16 A.7.2.4.
Section 903.3.5.5 Well Pumps. A well pump shall not be used to supply pressure to a fire suppression system.
Section 903.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Installation requirements" is hereby amended by adding a new subsection 903.3.9 entitled "Speculative Warehouse Special Requirements" thereto, to read as follows:
903.3.9 Speculative warehouse special requirements. Speculative warehouses shall comply with both Chapter 9 and Chapter 32 of the International Fire Code.
Where the maximum allowable storage height can exceed 12 feet (3658mm) but less than 22 feet (6706mm) the following shall apply:
1. A sprinkler system incorporating sprinkler heads covering no less than 286 degrees shall be designed for any speculative warehouse containing any Class IV non-encapsulated commodity, that has double row rack storage and 8 foot (2,438mm) aisles; and
2. Hydraulically designed to protect the maximum possible clear height of storage without in-rack sprinklers; and
3. With 500 GPM added at the base of the riser for inside hose to hydraulic calculations; and
4. With hose stub-outs provided for future installation or additions, or existing columns used for hose installing locations.
Where the maximum allowable storage height can exceed 22 feet (6706mm) the following shall apply:
1. Hydraulically designed sprinkler system which protects the maximum possible clear height of storage without in-rack sprinklers; and
2. Provides 64 GPM per square foot over the hydraulically-calculated, most remote 2,000 square feet (609600mm); or uses an approved alternative design such as ESFR sprinklers.
Section 903.4.2 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Sprinkler system supervision and alarms; Alarms" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, and in the interior of the building, in normally occupied locations shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
Section 903.4.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Sprinkler system supervision and alarms; Floor control valves" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor when a building exceeds two stories in height.
Section 903.6 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Where required; Where required in existing buildings and structures" is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An approved, automatic monitored, sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing buildings and structures when Table 903.6 or any of the following occur or apply:
1. Any addition, to the interior or exterior of the structure, that increases the total fire floor area to 5,000 square feet (464m2) or greater or,
2. Any modification or alteration to an existing building, with a total floor area of 5,000 square feet (464m2) or greater, that breaches or removes a required fire rated wall assembly.
3. Occupied, unoccupied, and unused spaces within existing buildings, outside the scope of the change of use area, shall be provided with approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm system protection within 18 months of the fire protection system installation permit or as otherwise determined by the fire code official.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies.
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A-3 |
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A-4 |
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A-5 |
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B |
NA |
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E |
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F-1 |
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NA |
NA |
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H-1 |
R |
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H-3 |
R |
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S-1 |
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U |
NA |
NA |
NA |
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NA |
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R = Sprinklers required for proposed occupancy
NR = Sprinklers not required EXCEPT when proposed occupancy is 5,000 square feet or greater.
NA = Not Applicable, except under special circumstances. See Fire Code Official for current Fire Code/Amendment exceptions/requirements
1 = Sprinklers are required for all concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and accessory uses 1,000 square feet or greater
2 = Any portion of an "E" occupancy that becomes an Assembly use within that occupancy classification will be required to install fire sprinklers
Section 905.3.4.1 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Required installations; Stages; Hose and cabinet" is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 907.2 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Fire Alarm and Detection Systems; Where required--new building and structures" is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code or amendment.
Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed.
Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory service.
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area that is accessible to the public.
Section 907.2.3 entitled "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; Fire Alarm and Detection Systems; Where Required—New Buildings and Structures; Group E" is amended by changing Exception 1 to read:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 10 or less persons receiving care or instruction.
Appendices
APPENDIX "A"
BOARD OF APPEALS
Appendix A is hereby replaced in its entirety, as follows:
The Fire Board of Appeals is established and operated as outlined in City Code Chapter 1-25 "Fire Board of Appeals"
APPENDIX "B"
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
Appendix B is hereby adopted in its entirety.
APPENDIX "C"
FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety.
APPENDIX "D"
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Appendix D is hereby adopted in its entirety, with amendments as follows:
Figure D103.1 entitled "Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround" is hereby amended by replacing the illustration figure with an amended figure to illustrate and to read as follows:
Figure D103.1
Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround
Turnaround to be as described in the illustration below or the same type of turnaround revised per City of Prescott General Engineering Standards dated 01/01/2020 or later.
Table D103.4 entitled "Fire Apparatus Roads; Minimum Specifications; Dead ends; Requirements for Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Roads" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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LENGTH (feet) |
WIDTH (feet) |
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0-150 |
20 |
None required |
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151-500 |
28 |
120-foot hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 100-foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D103.1 |
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501-750 |
28 |
120-foot hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 100-foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D103.1 |
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Over 750 |
Special approval required |
Special approval required |
APPENDIX F
HAZARD RANKING
Appendix F is hereby adopted in its entirety.
APPENDIX H
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS
Appendix H is hereby adopted in its entirety.
APPENDIX I
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS
Appendix I is hereby adopted in its entirety.
Appendix O is hereby added, reading as follows:
APPENDIX O
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS
The following criteria are the result of testing, review of emergency vehicle performance standards, and nationally accepted practices. The findings have prompted these design requirements for private and shared private drives leading to no more than two single-family dwellings (Group R-3). This information is not designed to be all encompassing of every situation. If you have any questions for your special needs, please contact Prescott Fire Department Fire Prevention.
Definitions:
ALL WEATHER SURFACE (AW). A road surface made up of approved materials compacted to 95% and capable of supporting vehicles in excess of 75,000 pound G.V.W. under any weather condition (i.e. decomposed granite).
DRIVEWAY. A vehicular ingress/egress access route that serves no more than two dwelling units, not including accessory structures. Driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width according to Table A and a minimum unobstructed height of 13 feet 6 inches. Driveways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet in length and less than 20 feet in width shall be provided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds.
DRIVEWAY LENGTH. The distance measured from the fire apparatus access roadway to the structure/garage.
DRIVEWAY WIDTH. The surface width as measured from the edges of the designated, improved, drivable, surface. A 2’-12’-2’ and 2’-14’-2’ is a 2 foot unobstructed AW surface on both sides of a 12 or 14 foot driveway. See Table A.
GRADE. The degree of inclination of a slope, road, or other surface. (See Slope definition.)
HOSE LAY. The extension of a hand held fire hose, as it is extended around the perimeter of the structure. If the hose lay is more than 150 feet from the fire apparatus access road to all portions of the exterior, an Operational Platform is required.
MODIFIED NFPA 13D. A residential fire sprinkler system that shall include sprinklers in vehicle garages, livable spaces and concealed or accessible spaces intended for storage use, and/or future living space. Revised January 2013.
OPERATIONAL PLATFORM. An area located, on site, where an emergency vehicle is staged while performing emergency medical or fire-fighting tasks. The platform shall be a minimum of 20 feet by 30 feet with a maximum slope of 5 percent. Depending on terrain, the width and length may be extended as determined by the fire code official.
TURNAROUND. An area for an emergency vehicle to turn around. It is required when a structure is more than 150 feet from a fire apparatus access road. This can be accomplished with a circle drive with a 30 foot inside and 45 foot outside turning radius, a cul-de-sac, or a "T"-type hammerhead 12’ or 14’ X 76’, or a variation thereof. See Private Driveway Diagrams.
TURNOUT. An area for an emergency vehicle to pull over when another vehicle is passing in the opposite or same direction. This turnout, which is required on all driveways which are 200 feet or greater in length, shall add 10 feet to the driveway width and extend no less than 30 feet in length, minimum.
See Private Driveway Diagrams.
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Drive Length |
Drive Width |
Drive Surface |
Turn-a-round Required |
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150 – 200 feet |
12 |
AW |
Yes |
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More than 200 feet |
AW |
Yes |
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Drive Length |
Drive Width |
Drive Surface |
Turn-a-round Required |
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150 – 200 feet |
Hard |
Yes |
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More than 200 feet |
2-14-2 |
Hard |
Yes |
Appendix P is hereby added, reading as follows:
APPENDIX P
AUTOMATIC GATE REQUIREMENTS
P101 Administration
P101.1 Permits. A separate fire permit is required for the installation of any fire apparatus access control device.
An electrical permit must be obtained from the City of Prescott Community Development Department.
Separate permits must be obtained for each gate, unless the gate is already included within the scope of work of another permitted project.
P101.2 Maintenance Contract. Proof of an annual maintenance contract for any automatic gate and associated hardware and equipment is required. A copy of the maintenance service contract shall be kept on file at the Division of Fire Prevention.
P101.3 Inspection. All gate installations and modifications shall be subject to a final field test by the Prescott Fire Department.
P102 Installation and Operation. The following are required for the installation and operation of the automatic gate:
1. The gate or arm, when fully opened, shall provide a minimum clear width of 20 feet. The turning radius for Fire Department apparatus shall not be affected by the placement of the gate or arm.
2. When a fire apparatus access control device is installed, it shall be a pre-emptive device when it serves any residential/multifamily property of 5 or more dwelling units.
3. The pre-emptive sensing device (Opticom) shall be compatible with the Department’s existing fire apparatus equipment. The sensing device shall open both ingress and egress gates at the same time when gates are in close proximity to each other.
4. The gate operator shall open at a rate of one foot per second. Parking barrier arms shall open or clear in approximately two seconds. The gates shall remain open for at least two minutes when:
a. The Fire Department strobe activated (Opticom) device is turned on from within the responding fire apparatus.
b. Any other opening procedure is initiated for Fire Department entry purposes.
5. An emergency key switch shall be used for 24-hour Fire Department access. The emergency key switch, when activated, shall by-pass any occupant control and loop switch system and maintain the gate(s) in the open position until deactivated by the Fire Department. Gate will only resume normal operation when deactivated by the Fire Department key.
6. The emergency key switch shall open both the ingress and egress gate(s) when gate(s) are in close proximity to each other.
7. The emergency key switch shall be located at the card/code keypad pedestal.
8. The emergency key switch shall be mounted 5 ½ feet from grade (location shown on plan).
9. The emergency key switch shall be located below a sign labeled "FD ACCESS." The sign shall be 8" x 4" with bold, non-italic white reflective lettering on a red background.
10. An approved manual override mechanism shall be installed. The manual override mechanism shall disengage the device’s operating system. The manual override shall be a simple, obvious, operation and be readily identifiable by signage or other means.
11. A 3-foot man gate is required with a Knox box that will provide access to the manual device.
P102.1 Electrical. Access gates shall be AC powered with a battery backup system to provide a continuous operation. In the event of a power failure, the access control device shall automatically open on battery back-up power and remain open until primary power is restored for residential/multifamily properties.
Exception: At Commercial/Industrial properties, the gate is to remain closed in the event of a power failure, until the emergency gate switch is activated by the Fire Department, then open on battery backup.
An individual branch circuit of a minimum 15 ampere and raceway of a minimum ½ inch must be provided for each gate, in addition to other requirements provided for in applicable code.
P103 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. In addition to previously enumerated code related to fire apparatus access roads, the following also apply when an automatic gate is in place:
1. No spikes or other roadway hindrances will be allowed.
2. There shall be a minimum distance of 35 feet between the access control device and the turn-off from the main access roadway.
3. Emergency apparatus shall be capable of leaving the property at any time.
P104 Auxiliary Entrances. Access control devices installed at property entry points, other than the recognized main entrance, shall be in accordance with these requirements.
(Ord. 4222, 6-11-2002, eff. 7-1-2002; Ord. 4669-0912, 9-23-2008, eff. 10-23-2008; Ord. 4909-1447, 9-23-2014; Ord. 4931-1469, 4-14-2015; Ord. 2021-1757, 4-27-2021, eff. 5-27-2021)
6-1-3 ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS:
(A) PENALTY – CRIMINAL: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Section 1-3-1. Each and every day any such violation continues shall be deemed and considered a separate offense.
(B) PENALTY – CIVIL: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 1-3-2 for each day that the violation continues.
(C) The penalties set forth above shall be cumulative and nonexclusive. In addition to those penalties set forth above, the City may institute any other remedies available, including, but not limited to, a civil action to seek injunctive relief for a violation of this chapter, and the recovery of attorney fees for such violation. (Ord. 4222, 6-11-2002, eff. 7-1-2002; Ord. 4931-1469, 4-14-2015)
6-1-4 ADOPTION OF THE BLASTING CODE
That certain supplement to the 2006 International Fire Code entitled the "2008 City of Prescott Explosives/Blasting Standard, a Supplement to Chapter 33 of the 2006 International Fire Code" together with all referenced standards therein and together with appendices, as all of the same may be amended from time to time, which document was made a public record by Resolution No. 3849-0912, is hereby adopted by this reference. (Ord. 4670-0913, 9-30-2008, eff. 10-30-2008) (The following amendments were adopted by reference, but the full text is included herein for ease of user).
3309
PRESCOTT - GENERAL
3309.1 Scope. This standard shall apply to the use, handling, manufacturing, and storage of explosive materials and to all blasting within the City limits of the City of Prescott (COP).
3309.2 Purpose. This standard is intended to provide reasonable safety in the use, handling, manufacturing, and storage of explosive materials. This "Explosives/Blasting Standard" shall serve as a supplement to the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 33 and adopted amendments and shall direct fire department activities in managing all aspects of fire code compliance relating to explosives in the City of Prescott.
3309.3 Marked items
Any remaining explosive items or devices marked EXPLOSIVES or detonators (spent or non-spent) shall be removed from the blast site at the end of each day and properly stored or disposed of in the manner recommended by the manufacturer.
3309.4 Abandonment
Explosive materials or loaded holes shall not be left unattended at any time other than the proper storage in approved magazines.
3309.5 Misfires
The Blaster in Charge shall provide proper safeguards for excluding all unauthorized persons from the blast area whenever a misfire is found.
Misfires shall be handled under the direction of the Blaster in Charge of the blasting operation.
No other work shall be done except that necessary to remove the hazard of the misfire and only those individuals necessary to handle the misfire, under the direction of the Blaster in Charge, shall remain in the blast area.
Explosives shall not be extracted from a hole where there has been a misfire unless it is impossible or hazardous to detonate any unexploded materials by insertion of an additional primer. If there are any misfires, everyone shall remain away from the blast area for at least:
1. one hour when using fuse detonators and safety fuse.
2. thirty minutes when using electric detonators.
3. 15 minutes when using a non-electric initiation system other than safety fuse.
4. 30 minutes when using electronic detonators unless the manufacturer recommends additional time before returning to the blast area.
If explosives are suspected of burning in a blast hole, all persons in the endangered area shall move to a safe location and no one shall return to the hole for at least one hour after evidence of combustion ceases.
Explosive materials recovered from misfires shall not be reused and shall be disposed of in the manner recommended by the manufacturer.
3309.6 Transfer of materials between vehicles, breakdown or collision
Explosive materials shall not be transferred from one vehicle to another, within the city limits, without informing the Fire Marshal or his/her designee first. In the event of a breakdown or collision of vehicles transporting explosive materials, the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal shall be immediately notified.
3309.7 Parking and Garaging
A vehicle transporting explosive materials shall not be parked before reaching its destination on any street, adjacent to or in the proximity of any bridge, tunnel, dwelling, building or place where people work, congregate, or assemble. Parking and garaging requirements for vehicles transporting explosives may be modified by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
3309.8 Blast Scheduling
All blasting shall be conducted between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Exception: The Fire Marshal or his/her designee may approve alternative time periods for blasting, at their sole discretion, as deemed appropriate.
3309.9 Traffic and Access Control Plan A traffic and access control plan shall include warning signage, flagging, temporary road closures, and detour routes for blasting operations, or as otherwise required by Federal, State, or local Fire authorities / regulations or the Marshal or his/her designee.
Exception: Permit areas that are secured from entry by the general public or public roads that are beyond the blast area.
When using electric detonators, signs reading "BLASTING ZONE AHEAD" and "TURN OFF 2-WAY RADIOS" must be displayed on all roads within 1,000 feet of blasting operations.
During the loading and detonation of explosive materials, signs shall be conspicuously placed reading "Blasting Area" along the perimeter of any blasting area.
Access within the blasting area shall be controlled to prevent the presence of unauthorized persons during blasting and until an authorized representative of the Blaster in Charge has reasonably determined that no unusual hazards, such as misfired charges exist and access to, and travel within, the blasting area can be safely resumed.
3310
PRESCOTT - PROCEDURE
3310.1 General Blasting Requirements
3310.1.1 Explosives Permit to Operate a Blasting Business. Blasting contractors are required to have an "Explosives Permit to Operate a Blasting Business" in the COP. Blasting contractors are required to have at least one person associated with the business that holds a Certificate of Fitness Card. To obtain this permit, the applicant shall make application and submit or have on file the following:
• A valid Arizona Contractor’s License document
• A valid Certificate of Insurance document
• A valid Certificate of Fitness Card or Card number in its employ
• A valid Federal Permit or Federal Explosives License
• Submit the required permit fee (A deposit of $100.00 may be made to establish a permit pre-payment account).
3310.1.2 Explosives Magazine Permit. The use of an explosives magazine to store explosives within the COP requires an "Explosives Magazine Permit." To obtain an "Explosives Magazine Permit" the applicant, under the authority of the Licensed Contractor, shall make application at least three days prior to the temporary storage of explosive materials within the City limits and submit or have on file the following:
• A valid Arizona Contractor’s License document
• A valid Certificate of Insurance document
• A valid Certificate of Fitness Card or Card number in its employ
• Payment of the required permit fee(s)
• A valid Federal Permit or Federal Explosives License.
• 2 copies of a scaled site plan of the proposed storage location for the magazine, showing distances to the closest inhabited dwellings, structures, utilities, and public right of ways.
An "Explosives Magazine Permit" will only be issued after plans have been submitted, reviewed, approved and the Fire Marshal or his/her designee has conducted an inspection of the site. A permit shall not be valid for more than 90 days without approval by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
3310.1.3 Site Blasting Permit Requirements.
3310.1.3.1 Qualifications. Blasting permits shall be issued to only those persons or entities who are licensed or permitted, as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in accordance with CFR PART 55, who are the holder of or are operating under a valid and current Arizona State Contractor’s License, and who are a Certificate of Fitness cardholder as approved by the Prescott Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Explosives handlers are required to obtain a "Site Blasting Permit" to conduct blasting in the City of Prescott. Site Blasting Permits are valid for 3 days or 30 days and are for a particular location. Site Blasting Permits may be obtained by phone or in person at the Fire Prevention Office. To obtain a "Site Blasting Permit" the applicant shall make application and submit or have on file the following:
1. A copy of a valid Certificate of Fitness card issued by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee to the blaster in charge.
2. A copy of the current contractor’s license, issued by the State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors, for the type of operations proposed to be conducted such as an A-General Engineering, A-3, Blasting, AE (As restricted by Registrar) or C-15 license.
3. Certificate of Insurance. A valid copy of the contractor’s insurance policy in the amount of no less than $1,000,000, in favor of the city, subject to approval by the COP Attorney as to form and limits of coverage, shall be on record at the fire department.
4. Completed Permit Application.
5. A copy of the applicant’s current Federal Permit or Federal Explosives License.
6. A blasting plan, for each job site, shall be submitted when required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee. The blasting plan shall include, but is not limited to, burden and spacing, hole diameter, hole depth, blast design layout, weight of explosives per hole, amount of stemming, powder factor, sequence of firing, maximum charge weight per time delay, type of covering if used (matting, dirt, etc.), etc.
7. A Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement in favor of the City of Prescott as approved by the City Attorney. (See page 4)
8. Pre-blast survey reports as required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee. A waiver denying a pre-blast survey, signed by the building owner, may be required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
9. Applicants shall submit a scaled blast site map. The map shall show the distance from the blast site to the nearest structure to include the location, and identity of all structures, buildings, and underground utilities that may be adversely affected by the blast, or as otherwise required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee. The distance at which the blast may adversely affect the existing condition of structures, buildings, underground utilities shall be determined by the Blaster in Charge.
10. The applicant or contractor may be required to furnish, at his own expense, such additional information, as determined by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee, to evaluate the permit application. This may include, but is not limited to, the submission of a report prepared by a licensed professional engineer registered in the State of Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, or as otherwise required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
11. Payment of all applicable fees. When the required information is verified and approved by the Fire Department a "Site Blasting Permit" and a permit number will be issued to the applicant.
3310.1.4. Details of Requirements for Obtaining Blasting Permits
3310.1.4.1 Permit Fees. All permit fees are in accordance with the current fee schedule adopted by City Resolution. Explosives permits and fees are required for the following activities:
• Certificate of Fitness cards - Good for 3-years
• 3-day site Blasting Permit - Good for 3-days at a specified location
• 30-day site Blasting Permit - Good for 30 days at a specified location
• Explosives Magazine Permit - Undetermined
3310.1.4.2 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by the International Fire Code Section 3301.2, the applicant shall file with the City of Prescott a surety bond in the principal sum of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The Fire Marshal or his/her designee is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his/her opinion, conditions at the location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required.
3310.1.4.3 Proof of Insurance. A valid Certificate of Insurance shall be on record with the Division of Fire Prevention or submitted to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee with each application, when applying for a permit, to conduct blasting operations.
The certificate shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of Arizona, and the following information shall be identified:
1. The contractor shall be named as the insured. If the insurance is provided by an individual, company or partnerships other than the contractor, the contractor shall be named as an additional insured.
2. The City of Prescott, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers shall be named as additional named insures and additional certificate holder.
3. Commercial general liability limits, including contractual liability, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00, per occurrence.
3310.1.4.4 Indemnification. Each permit, issued under the authority of this Chapter, shall contain the following indemnification provision:
"The permitted hereby fully indemnifies, holds harmless and agrees to defend the City of Prescott, its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, expenses, losses, liability, actions, suits or demands, including legal defense costs thereof, of whatever nature, arising out of or connected with this blasting permit."
Exception: Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement.
3310.1.4.5 Certificate of Fitness Card Requirements. A Certificate of Fitness card shall be issued to individuals who submit the appropriate documentation issued by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, etc., or, who complete and pass an oral and/or written Fire Department exam, as approved by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee, and submit the completed application including finger prints and required permit fee(s).
Certificate of Fitness cards shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Certificate of Fitness cardholders shall be re-certified every three years, on or before the date of issuance, by re-testing and passing, or having documentation of 16 hours of approved continuing education in the use, handling, and storage of explosive materials.
3310.1.4.6 Revocation or Suspension of Permit and/or Fitness Card. The Fire Marshal or his/her designee is authorized to suspend or revoke any permit or portion thereof or any Certificate of Fitness Card under the following circumstances:
1. The permit holder or Certificate of Fitness cardholder fails to follow the requirements of any Federal, State, or local regulations;
2. The permit holder or Certificate of Fitness cardholder fails to follow any condition of the permit;
3. The permit holder or Certificate of Fitness cardholder intentionally misrepresents or gives false information to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee in order to obtain or maintain a permit or Certificate of Fitness card;
4. The permit holder or Certificate of Fitness cardholder intentionally falsifies any record or report required to be submitted or kept by these regulations.
5. The use or storage of explosive materials under the authority of the Licensed Contractor or his/her Certificate of Fitness cardholder causes or may cause an imminent hazard to public health, safety, or welfare.
Upon notification, that a permit or Certificate of Fitness card has been suspended or revoked, all storage of explosive materials and blasting and drilling activities, as specified in the order, shall immediately cease and desist. All operations and all explosive materials shall be removed from the permit area immediately. Such notification shall be by any of the following methods:
1. Posting the notice at the permit area;
2. Personal service on individuals performing blasting operations;
3. Facsimile;
4. Telephone;
5. Electronic mail; or
6. First Class U.S. mail.
The Fire Marshal or his/her designee is authorized, but not required, to reinstate a suspended permit and/or Certificate of Fitness card at such time as the conditions that caused the suspension have been corrected. If the conditions have not been corrected, to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal or his/her designee within 5 business days of the serving of the notice of suspension, the permit shall be automatically revoked. A permit and/or Certificate of Fitness card that has been revoked may not be reinstated to the original permit holder or original Fitness cardholder.
3311
PRESCOTT - SEISMOGRAPH
3311.1 Seismograph Monitoring Location(s) A minimum of one seismograph shall be placed and activated at the nearest structure or building to the blast site during each blast. Additional seismographs may be required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
3311.2 Seismograph Monitoring Equipment The operation of all seismographs shall adhere to the following:
1. Blasting seismographs shall meet all specifications and be deployed in the field in accordance with the current International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE) guidelines entitled "Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs" (www.isee.org).
2. The ground vibration and airblast measuring systems shall have a flat response between 2 and 200 Hz.
3. The ground vibration channels shall be set to trigger at 0.05 in/sec and the airblast channel shall be set to trigger at 125 dB and set on the maximum range. A higher airblast trigger of 132 dB shall be used during high wind conditions.
4. A wind screen shall be used to cover the airblast transducer to eliminate wind pressure interference with the airblast.
5. Geophones shall be well-coupled to the ground.
6. Seismograph settings shall prevent the overwriting of any and all seismograph events captured during blasting.
7. Seismic monitoring shall be conducted by someone who has had some training and experience to operate according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
3311.3 Ground Vibrations
1. Ground vibration shall be limited in accordance with Figure 1 on page 10. The use of Figure 1 requires seismograph monitoring at the closest structure.
2. Seismograph reports will be furnished to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee upon request to the blasting contractor. Seismograph reports shall include:
a. Date and time of recording(s)
b. Name of the person and firm taking the reading
c. Name of the person and firm analyzing the seismographic record
d. Type of instrument, serial number and calibration signal or certification of annual calibration
e. Trigger levels used for the ground motion and airblast
f. Show location on a scaled map for each seismograph by address, if applicable
g. Measured distance and direction from the blast to each seismograph
h. Ground motion time histories for three mutually perpendicular components
i. Airblast time history
j. Peak particle velocity (PPV) and the frequency at the PPV
k. Peak airblast in decibels (dB) and pounds per square foot (psf) and the frequency at the peak
l. Maximum pounds of explosives per 8 milli-second (ms) delay for the blast
3311.4 Airblast Airblast shall not exceed the maximum limit of 133 dB sound pressure level equivalent of air pressure measured on a linear-weighted scale at the location of any building.
3311.5 Fly Rock Provisions to prevent and control fly rock shall be used when blasting in congested areas or in close proximity to a structure, railway, or highway or any other installation where the blasting may cause injury or damage as determined by the Blaster in Charge or the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Figure 1: Maximum allowable peak particle velocity versus blast vibration frequency
(NFPA Figure 11.1.2.1[b])
3312
PRESCOTT - NOTIFICATION PLAN
3312.1 Fire Communications Notification. The permit holder is required to contact Regional Communications Center at (928) 445-5357, a non-emergency dispatch telephone number, within 30 minutes prior to the five (5) minute warning signal or initiating any permitted blasting. The applicant shall provide information to Fire Dispatch as follows:
• Permit number
• Contractors name providing the blasting service
• Location of blasting site
• Date and time the blasting is proposed
3312.2 Written Public Notification. The contractor or his designee (permit holder) shall provide verbal and/or written notification to anyone within the distance required by the notification chart (Figure 2) no less than twelve (12) hours prior to the blast and/or as otherwise required by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
A blasting notification mailing shall be sent to all property owners, and homeowners associations with a copy provided to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee within the scaled notification distance from the perimeter of the Assessor’s parcel numbers or applicant’s designated blast site(s) upon which the blasting permit is requested no less than 7 days and no greater than 21 days prior to the start of blasting operations. When fewer than five (5) different property owners are within the notification distance, the applicant may propose a custom plan for informing these owners pursuant to this section. The Fire Chief and Fire Marshal may accept or modify this plan.
The notification distance for a blasting notification mailing shall be based on Figure 2. The distance from the perimeter of the Assessors Parcel Number containing the closest blast site for notifying property owners is the point where the weight intersects the line on the chart. The weight is based on the applicant’s statement stating the maximum anticipated pounds of explosives in any single delay.
3312.3 Notification Format. In the event notification is not "face to face" a door-hanger type of notice shall be hung on every occupancy within the distance required by the notification chart and shall include information as follows:
1. The contractor’s and his/her company’s name and phone number
2. The company’s Blaster in Charge name and phone number
3. Dates and times blasting will be conducted
4. Duration of the blasting project
3313
PRESCOTT - REPORTING
3313.1 Blast Reports
The Certificate of Fitness cardholder shall maintain an accurate blast report for each blast. Blast reports shall be retained for at least 5 years. When requested, a copy of the blast report shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The blast report shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
1. Name, signature and permit number of the Blaster in Charge and person for whom blasting operations are conducted
2. Date and time of detonation and location or address of the blast site
3. Type of material blasted
4. Total number of drill holes, their depth, diameter, and sub-drill depth
5. Burden, and spacing used in the blasting pattern
6. Type and height or length of stemming
7. Total pounds of each type of explosive used
8. Initiation system and delay periods used in design
9. Schematic showing the drill-hole pattern and detonation timing of each blast hole
10. Weather conditions, including those which may cause possible adverse blasting effects
11. The maximum weight of explosives detonated in an 8-millisecond period
12. Type and size of any fly rock protection devices used, if any
13. Distances in feet to and addresses of all closest buildings to the blast site in all directions
14. Reasons and conditions for each unscheduled blast
15. Type of delay caps used and delay periods used
16. The person taking the seismograph reading shall accurately indicate exact location of the seismograph and shall show the distance of the seismograph from the nearest point at the blast site in feet
17. Name of person and firm analyzing the seismograph record and readings
18. Sketch of blast pattern including number of holes, burden and spacing distance, delay pattern, hole profile and decking if used.
3313.2 Noncompliant Incident Report
When a blast exceeds established limits such as, but not limited to, ground vibration, airblast, or fly rock, as specified herein, the permit holder shall provide both written (e-mail, fax or hand delivered) and verbal (telephone or in-person) notification to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee using an approved form. The noncompliant incident report shall include all of the following:
1. State what specified limit was exceeded.
2. Complete copies of all seismograph reports showing full wave form time-histories, location of each seismograph and distances between each seismograph and the blast. If claiming a false wind event, a pre-blast noise event report (sensor confirmation test) must be submitted for one event before the actual blast in question, to demonstrate wind influence that may mask actual airblast time histories.
3. Explain why the specified limit was exceeded.
4. Outline corrective measures taken to prevent similar future occurrences.
If the incident caused injury, or damage to property, written notice shall be provided to the Fire Marshal or his/her designee within 1-hour of the time of the blast. This notice shall provide the City with the preliminary seismograph information and a preliminary damage assessment. A follow-up written report detailing the magnitude of the incident shall be provided within 24 hours of the time of the blast.
When a blast exceeds established limits as specified herein, and does not cause injury, or damage to property the permit holder shall file a written noncompliant incident report with the Fire Marshal or his/her designee within 24 hours of the event.
3313.3 Pre-blast Surveys
Pre-blast surveys shall comply with the following:
1. At the time of application for a blasting site permit, the blasting contractor, his designee, or his Certificate of Fitness cardholder may be required to provide written notification to all property owners within an area designated by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee of their eligibility and procedure to request a pre-blast survey, prior to the issuance of a blasting permit. The blasting contractor, his designee, or his Certificate of Fitness cardholder, when required, shall provide a pre-blast survey to all requesting property owners within the area designated by the Blaster in Charge, Fire Marshal, or his/her designee.
2. When a pre-blast survey is conducted a high resolution digital camera shall be used.
3. The individual conducting the survey shall determine the condition of the building and shall document in writing, photographs and any supplemental sketches, any pre-blast damage and other physical factors that could reasonably be affected by the blasting to include the following:
A. Location and size of all existing cracks using a ruler or tape to depict size of crack.
B. Identify all walls and cracks both inside and outside with respect to compass orientation
C. Describe the drainage, (are eves/down spouts away from the building?) type of roof, additions, foundation(s), vegetation and date the year the structure was built.
4. Utilities such as pipelines, cables, transmission lines, cisterns, wells, and other water systems warrant special attention; however, the assessment of these may be limited to surface conditions and other readily available data.
5. The written report of the survey shall be signed and dated by the person who conducted the survey.
6. Copies of pre-blast survey reports and any owner refusals shall be provided to the property owner and/or City of Prescott Fire Department upon request.
The Blaster in Charge shall use a seismograph to monitor each blast to assure compliance with (Figure 1), the Maximum Allowable Peak Particle Velocity versus Blast Vibration Frequency
3314
PRESCOTT - DEFINITIONS
AIR BLAST. An airborne pressure wave resulting from the detonation of explosives.
ATTEND. An unobstructed view of explosive material storage or within 100 feet (30.4m) of an explosive material transportation vehicle.
BLAST. Any detonation(s) of an explosive(s) being initiated simultaneously by a single energy source.
DECIBEL. Abbreviated as "dB"
BLAST AREA. The maximum distance surrounding the blast where flyrock, dust and toxic gases are expected to reach.
BLAST SITE. The area in which explosives materials are being or have been loaded and which includes all holes loaded or to be loaded for the same blast and for a distance of 50 (15 240mm) feet from the nearest hole in all directions.
BLASTER IN CHARGE (BIC). A person who holds a valid Certificate of Fitness card issued by the City of Prescott Fire Marshal or his/her designee and qualified to be in charge of and responsible for the design, loading and firing of an explosive and is responsible for compliance with the requirements of Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
BLAST HOLE. A hole drilled in the material to be blasted, for the purpose of containing an explosive charge, also called borehole or drill hole.
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS. A card issued to an individual by the Prescott Fire Department upon successfully passing a written and/or oral examination, or possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness card issued by an authority approved by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee for the use, handling, manufacturing or storage of explosive materials within the City of Prescott.
EXPLOSIVE. Any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion; including, but not limited to, water gel, slurries, emulsion, dynamites, pellet power, blasting caps, cast primers and boosters, detonating cord, detonating cord delay connectors, and blasting agents.
FIGURE 1. See page number 10. Maximum allowable peak particle velocity versus blast vibration frequency (NFPA Figure 11.1.2.1[b])
FLY ROCK. Rock and/or earth propelled from the blast area through the air or along the ground by the force of the detonated explosives.
MISFIRE. A charge of explosive material that fails to detonate completely after initiation.
PERMIT AREA. The area within the perimeter of the parcel(s) on which a blast site(s) exists.
PRE-BLAST SURVEY. A visual and written record of the examination of the existing observable conditions of a given building near an area where blasting is to be conducted. The purpose of the survey is to record the pre-blasting condition of the building and to document any observable defects or damage.
SPECIAL INSPECTION. Inspection(s) required by these regulations for the preparation and conducting of regulated blasting operations. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time throughout the duration of the permit.
STORAGE (PERMANENT). Shall mean more than 90 days but less than 360 days. Permanent storage - 90 to 360 days. as defined in Chapter 33 (meaning over 90 days but less than 360) may be allowed by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee and shall be placed in an approved magazine for the storage of explosive materials and explosives and shall comply with Sections 3304.5.1 through 3304.5.3.3."
STORAGE (TEMPORARY). Shall mean no more than 90 days." Temporary storage - up to 90 days. As defined in Chapter 33, Temporary storage (up to 90 days) may be allowed by the Fire Marshal or his/her designee and shall be placed in an approved magazine and location for the storage of explosives and explosive materials and shall comply with Sections 3304.5.1 through 3304.5.3.3.
UTILITY. Any water, sewer, natural gas, electrical service, including unoccupied utility buildings, telecommunication line or distribution component, towers, and similar structures.
VELOCITY. The measurement of speed.
VELOCITY, PARTICLE. The velocity at which the earth vibrates, measured in inches per second.
VELOCITY, PEAK PARTICLE. The highest recorded particle velocity in any one of three mutually perpendicular directions.
VELOCITY, SEISMIC. The velocity at which a vibration or seismic wave travels outward from the source. It is measured in thousands of feet per second.
VIBRATION, BLASTING. The energy from a blast that manifests itself in vibrations which are transmitted through the earth away from the immediate blast area.
VIBRATION, GROUND. Shaking the ground, by elastic waves emanating from a blast; usually measured in inches per second of particle velocity.
VIBRATION, FREQUENCY. The number of cycles of vibration per unit of time. The units of frequency are in cycles per second or Hertz (Hz).
WIND SCREEN. A device used to cover the transducer end of an air pressure sensor to filter out high frequencies associated with wind-induced air pressure pulses.