Section 7-7-1 Adoption of the Fire Code – See Table A
That certain code entitled the International Fire Code, 2018 edition along with Appendix D is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Town of Clarkdale and made a part of this chapter the same as though said code was specifically set forth herein, with the following changes:
A. Section 103, Department of Fire Prevention. Delete in its entirety.
B. Section 105, Permits. Delete in its entirety. Note: The Clarkdale Fire District currently performs the duties outlined in this section.
C. Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
1. Section D102.1, Access and Loading. Add the following after the last sentence:
Vertical clearance of no less than 13 feet 6 inches shall be maintained on all access roads. The minimum width of private access roads over 200 feet in length shall be no less than 14 feet unless otherwise stated in this Code or approved by the fire chief. Access roads over 1000 feet long shall be provided with turn outs or passing lanes every 500 feet. Roads shall be constructed to be all weather and properly maintained. Access standards may be modified by the fire chief if the structures served are supplied with an approved fire suppression system. Bridges shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards of the local jurisdiction having authority.
2. Section D103.2, Grade. Omit in its entirety and substitute the following:
Roads shall meet or exceed the following standards:
1. 0-6% grade, natural soil or 4” of compacted AB grade gravel.
2. All roads over 6% grade shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.
3. Table D103.4. Add the following after the first sentence in the 151-500 length, turnarounds required column:
Approved outlets or turnarounds with a minimum width of 20 feet, a minimum inside turning radius of 20 degrees and a minimum outside radius of 40 degrees shall be required on all roads of 150 feet to 1000 feet.
In the length column omit “Over 750”
and add the following: “Over 1000.”
In the Turnaround required column omit special approval required and substitute the following:
Turn outs or passing lanes shall be provided every 500 feet.
4. Section D103.6.1, Roads 20 to 26 Feet in Width. Omit in its entirety.
5. Section D103.6.2, Roads More Than 26 Feet in Width. Omit in its entirety, and substitute the following:
All roads shall maintain a 20 foot clear width, unless otherwise stated in the Town Code or are approved by the Fire Code Official.
6. Section D103.6.2.1, Roads More Than 29 Feet Wide.
Fire apparatus roads 30 to 35 feet wide are permitted to have parking on both sides and no posting.
D. Section 101.1, Title. Omit [NAME OF JURISDICTION] and substitute the following: “Clarkdale, Arizona.”
E. Section 108, Board of Appeals. Omit in its entirety and substitute the following:
108.1 Board of Adjustment. Appeals shall be heard by the Board of Adjustment as described in the Town of Clarkdale Code.
F. Section M2302.5.
Access around photovoltaic panels must be provided for buildings built prior to 2007.
[Resolution #1615, 2019; Ordinance #401, 2019; Resolution #1457, 2014; Ordinance #357, 2014; prior code § 7-7-1.]