State SealARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 

SB 1042: backflow prevention; state fire code

PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Kavanagh, LD 23

BILL STATUS: Chaptered

 

Legend: ADFFM – Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management IFC – International Fire Code NFPA 25 – National Fire Protection Association Publication 25 Office – Office of the State Fire Marshal Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to the state fire code.

Provisions

1.       Conforms the regulation of check valve assemblies installed on class 1 and class 2 fire protection systems as backflow protection equipment to the state fire code. (Sec. 1)

2.       Allows a fire code authority to establish more stringent guidelines for the installation of backflow prevention equipment if the equipment is approved for use pursuant to the state fire code. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

The Office is established within the ADFFM to promote public health and safety, and to reduce hazards to life, limb and property. The Office is required to perform inspections and fire investigations, provide public education and adopt fire protection codes (A.R.S. § 37-1381). The Office has adopted the IFC, 2012 Edition (R4-36-201). The IFC is a model code that regulates minimum fire safety requirements, addresses fire prevention, fire protection, life safety, and the safe storage and use of hazard materials in new and existing buildings, facilities and processes.

All backflow prevention equipment installed on class 1 or class 2 fire protection systems must comply with state fire code standards. Installed check valve assemblies must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the procedures identified in the NFPA 25, 1992 Edition. Additionally, a fire code authority may establish guidelines that exceed the minimum standards established by the state fire code if the backflow prevention equipment is approved pursuant to § 1.102 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition (A.R.S. § 37-1391).

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  SB 1042

Second Regular Session                               Version 4: Chaptered

 

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