ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

HB 2313: fire sprinklers; existing buildings; prohibition

Sponsor:  Representative Grantham, LD 12

Committee on Regulatory Affairs

Overview

Prohibits a municipality from adopting regulations that require the installation of fire sprinklers in a building that was not required to have fire sprinklers when originally constructed.

History

According to statute, a municipality cannot adopt a code or ordinance, or part of a uniform code or ordinance, that prohibits or requires installation or equipment of fire sprinklers in a single family detached residence, or a residential building with not more than two dwelling units. A municipality cannot impose any fine, penalty or other requirement on any person or entity for choosing to install or equip or not install or equip fire sprinklers in such a residence (A.R.S. § 9-807).

Provisions

1.    Prohibits a municipality from adopting a code or ordinance, or part of a uniform code or ordinance, that requires the installation of fire sprinklers in an existing building that wasn't required to have fire sprinklers when originally constructed. (Sec. 1)

2.    Prohibits a municipality from imposing a fine for choosing not to install fire sprinklers on such a building. (Sec. 1)

3.    Authorizes a municipality to require the installation of fire sprinklers if the existing building undergoes a major renovation or remodel. (Sec. 1)

4.    Defines a major renovation or remodel ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Noteas one in which:

a)    The business will not be open to patrons during the renovation or remodel; and

b)    The contracted price of the work to be performed is over $250,000. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

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