Title
2018 International Fire Code with Phoenix Amendments - Clarifications and Adjustments (Ordinance G-6641)
Description
Request City Council authorization to make clarifications and adjustments to the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) with Phoenix amendments.
Report
Summary
The 2018 IFC with Phoenix amendments was adopted by the Phoenix City Council on June 19, 2019 and codified on July 19, 2019. As with any large code that is actively utilized by the community, clarifications and adjustments are often implemented to ensure the code language is clear, understandable, concise and provides consistent outcomes for fire protection contractors, construction contractors, radio communications, the high-rise community, developers, and other industry groups. In line with the original Fire Code, the Fire Safety Advisory Board has reviewed the attached clarifications and adjustments, chapter-by-chapter, and has approved the changes in a public meeting.
The full details of the proposed clarifications and adjustments are provided in the attachment, "Tracking Consistency & Clarification 10/21/2019." This attachment is color-coded and provides the code citation, the proposed change or adjustment, and the reason for the clarification.
The effective date of the clarifications and adjustments of the Fire Code, if adopted by Council, would be approximately 30 days following City Council Formal approval.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.