Chapter 1 Administration

The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations
2. Investigation of fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, and other related emergency incidents
3. Review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, hazardous materials, and other fire and life safety issues
4. Fire and life safety education of fire brigades, employees, responsible parties, and the general public
5. Existing occupancies and conditions, the design and construction of new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings
6. Design, installation, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, repairs, servicing, and testing of fire protection systems and equipment
7. Installation, use, storage, and handling of medical gas systems
8. Access requirements for fire department operations
9. Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and other materials
10. Regulation and control of special events including, but not limited to, assemblage of people, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, outdoor events, and other similar special temporary and permanent occupancies
11. Interior finish, decorations, furnishings, and other combustibles that contribute to fire spread, fire load, and smoke production
12. Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and combustible gases, liquids, and solids
13. Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of hazardous materials
14. Control of emergency operations and scenes
15. Conditions affecting fire fighter safety
16. Arrangement, design, construction, and alteration of new and existing means of egress

The title of this Code shall be NFPA 1, Fire Code, of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

This Code shall apply to both new and existing conditions.

Where two or more classes of occupancy occur in the same building or structure and are so intermingled that separate safeguards are impractical, means of egress facilities, construction, protection, and other safeguards shall comply with the most restrictive fire safety requirements of the occupancies involved.

Vehicles, vessels, or other similar conveyances, when in fixed locations and occupied as buildings, as described by Section 11.6 of NFPA 101 shall be treated as buildings and comply with this Code.

If any provision of this Code or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Code and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

Nothing in this Code is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety to those prescribed by this Code, provided technical documentation is submitted to the AHJ to demonstrate equivalency and the system, method, or device is approved for the intended purpose.

The specific requirements of this Code shall be permitted to be altered by the AHJ to allow alternative methods that will secure equivalent fire safety, but in no case shall the alternative afford less fire safety than, in the judgment of the AHJ, that which would be provided by compliance with the provisions contained in this Code.

The AHJ is authorized to modify any of the provisions of this Code upon application in writing by the owner, a lessee, or a duly authorized representative where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the provisions of the Code, provided that the intent of the Code shall be complied with, public safety secured, and substantial justice done.

Buildings with equivalency, alternatives, or modifications approved by the AHJ shall be considered as conforming with this Code.

Each application for an equivalent, alternative, or modified fire protection feature shall be filed with the AHJ and shall be accompanied by such evidence, letters, statements, results of tests, or other supporting information as required to justify the request. The AHJ shall keep a record of actions on such applications, and a signed copy of the AHJ's decision shall be provided for the applicant.

The AHJ shall approve such equivalent, alternative, or modified construction systems, materials, or methods of design when it is substantiated that the standards of this Code are at least equaled. If, in the opinion of the AHJ, the standards of this Code are not equaled by the alternative requested, approval for permanent work shall be refused. Consideration shall be given to test or prototype installations.

Metric units of measurement in this Code are in accordance with the modernized metric system known as the International System of Units (SI).

If a value for a measurement as given in this Code is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value shall be regarded as the requirement. A given equivalent value could be approximate.

The provisions of this Code shall apply without restriction, unless specifically exempted.

The AHJ shall establish minimum qualifications for all persons assigned the responsibility of enforcing this Code.

Police and other enforcement agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the enforcement of this Code when requested to do so by the AHJ.

The AHJ shall be permitted to delegate to other qualified individuals such powers as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this Code.

Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life or property by the AHJ, the AHJ shall have the authority to summarily abate such hazardous conditions that are in violation of this Code.

Persons shall not interfere or cause conditions that would interfere with an AHJ carrying out any duties or functions prescribed by this Code.

Persons shall not use a badge, uniform, or other credentials to impersonate the AHJ.

When the building code requires a certificate of occupancy, the certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until approved by the AHJ for fire code enforcement.

The AHJ shall have the authority to order an operation, construction, or use stopped when any of the following conditions exists:

1. Work is being done contrary to provision of this Code.
2. Work is occurring without a permit required by Section 1.12.
3. An imminent danger has been created.

The incident commander conducting operations in connection with the extinguishment and control of any fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or other emergency shall have authority to direct all operations of fire extinguishment, mitigation of a hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or control and to take necessary precautions to save life, protect property, and prevent further injury or damage.

During any emergency described in 1.8.1, including the investigation of the cause of such emergency, the incident commander or authorized representative shall be permitted to control or prohibit the approach to the scene of such emergency by any vehicle, vessel, or person.

Persons shall not obstruct the operations of the fire department or disobey any command of the incident commander or authorized representative or any part thereof, or any order of a police officer assisting the fire department.

The incident commander or authorized representative in charge of an emergency scene shall have the authority to establish barriers to control access in the vicinity of such emergency and to place, or cause to be placed, ropes, guards, barricades, or other obstructions across any street or alley to delineate such emergency scene barrier.

Persons, except as authorized by the incident commander in charge of the emergency, shall not be permitted to cross barriers established in accordance with 1.8.4.

The AHJ, and other individuals charged by the AHJ, or the incident commander of emergency operations, charged with the enforcement of this Code or any other official duties, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that could accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of their duties.

The fire department and AHJ, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the organizations' public duty, shall not thereby be rendered liable for any damage that could accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of such duties.

Any suit brought against the AHJ, the incident commander, or such individuals because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating, or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this Code or any permits or certificates issued under this Code.

A Board of Appeals shall be established to rule on matters relating to the fire code and its enforcement.

The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations for conducting its business that are consistent with the provisions of this Code.

A record of examinations, approvals, equivalencies, and alternates shall be maintained by the AHJ and shall be available for public inspection during business hours in accordance with applicable laws.

The AHJ shall keep a record of all fire prevention inspections, including the date of such inspections and a summary of any violations found to exist, the date of the services of notices, and a record of the final disposition of all violations.

All records required to be kept shall be maintained until their usefulness has been served or as required by law.

The AHJ shall be authorized to establish and issue permits, certificates, and approvals pertaining to conditions, operations, or materials hazardous to life or property pursuant to Section 1.12.

Applications for permits shall be made to the AHJ on forms provided by the jurisdiction and shall include the applicant's answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms.

Permits shall be required in accordance with Table 1.12.8(a) through Table 1.12.8(d).

Operations and Materials	Permit Required	Cross Reference Section Number
Aerosol products	To store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 lb (226.8 kg)	61.1.2
Aircraft fuel servicing	To provide aircraft fuel servicing	42.10.1.2
Aircraft hangars	For servicing or repairing aircraft	21.1.1
Aircraft refueling vehicles	To operate aircraft refueling vehicles	42.10.1.2
Airport terminal buildings	For construction and alteration	21.2.2.1
Ammonium nitrate	For storage	Chapter 74
Amusement parks	For construction, alteration, or operation of amusement park fire protection safety features	10.15.1
Asbestos removal	For the removal of asbestos	16.8.2
Automatic fire suppression systems	For installation, modification, or removal from service of any automatic fire suppression system*	13.1.1.1; 50.4.2
Automobile wrecking yards	To operate automobile wrecking yards	22.2
Automotive fuel servicing	To provide automotive fuel servicing	42.2.2.1; 42.11.2.2.4; 42.11.3.1
Battery systems	To install or operate stationary lead-acid battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gal (378.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gal (189.3 L) in nonsprinklered buildings	52.2
Candles, open flames, and portable cooking	To use in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants, or drinking establishments	17.3.2; 20.1.1.1
Carnivals and fairs	To conduct a carnival or fair	10.15.1
Cellulose nitrate film	To store, handle, use, or display	20.15.7.2
Cellulose nitrate plastic	To store or handle more than 25 lb (11.3 kg)	43.1.1.4
Change of occupancy	For the change of occupancy classification of an existing building	1.7.11.5
Cleanrooms	For construction, alteration, or operation	23.3
Combustible fibers	For storage or handling of combustible fibers greater than 100 ft3 (2.8 m3)	45.1.3
Combustible material storage	To store more than 2500 ft3 (70.8 m3) gross volume	10.19.2; 19.1.1; 31.2
Commercial rubbish-handling operation	To operate	19.1.1
Compressed gases	1. To store, use, or handle compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(b)	63.1.2
	2. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(b), a permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a compressed gas system
	3. For additional permit requirements for compressed gases facility closures, see 63.1.2
Construction	For the construction of a building or structure	1.7.11.8
Covered mall buildings	Annual requirement for facilities that utilize mall area for exhibits or displays with 4 conditions	20.1.5.5.1
Crop maze	To operate a crop maze	10.14.11.1
Cryogens	To produce, store, or handle cryogens in excess of amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(c) Exception: Where federal or state regulations apply or for fuel systems of a vehicle.	63.1.2
Cutting and welding operation	For operations within a jurisdiction	41.1.5; 41.3.2.2; 41.3.2.2.2
Display fireworks (1.3G)	For possession, transportation, storage, manufacture, sale, handling, and discharge of display fireworks within the jurisdiction	65.2.3; 65.5.2
Drycleaning plants	To engage in business of drycleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent	24.2
Dust-producing operations	To operate a grain elevator, flour mill, starch mill, feed mill, or plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, sugar, or other similar combustible material	40.2
Energy storage systems, including battery stationary storage systems and capacitor energy storage systems	To install and operate energy storage systems exceeding Table 52.2.1 and Table 52.3.1	52.1.2
Exhibit and trade shows	For operation of all exhibits and trade shows held within a jurisdiction	20.1.5.5.1
Explosives	1. Manufacture, sell, dispose, purchase, storage, use, possess, or transport of explosives within the jurisdiction	65.9.2
	2. For additional permit requirements for blasting operations, see 65.9.2
Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment	For installation, modification, or removal from service of any fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment*	13.1.1.1
Fire apparatus access roads	For the construction of a fire apparatus access road	18.1.2
Fire hydrants and water-control valves	To use a fire hydrant or operate a water-control valve intended for fire suppression purposes	13.1.1.1
Fire pumps and related equipment	For installation of, modification to, or removal from service of any fire pumps, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators*	13.1.1.1
Flame effects	Use of flame effects before an audience	65.4.2
Flammable and combustible liquids	1. To use or operate, repair, or modify a pipeline for the on-site transportation of flammable or combustible liquids	66.1.5
	2. To store, handle, or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gal (18.9 L) in a building or in excess of 10 gal (37.9 L) outside of a building
	Exception to item (2): A permit is not required for the following:
	(a) The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant, or mobile heating plant unless such storage in the opinion of the chief would cause an unsafe condition
	(b) The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes, or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting, or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days
	3. To store, handle, or use Class II or Class III-A liquids in excess of 25 gal (94.6 L) in a building or in excess of 60 gal (227.1 L) outside a building
	Exception to item (3): Fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment
	4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes
	5. To install, construct, alter, or operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries, and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed, or used
	6. To install, alter, clean, repair, line with a protective coating, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service, or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank
	7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than those for which the tank was designed and constructed
Fruit ripening	To operate a fruit-ripening process	63.1.2
General storage	To store materials indoors or outdoors, representing a broad range of combustibles, including plastics, rubber tires, and roll paper	34.1.2
Grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescopic seating	For construction, location, erection, or placement of grandstands, bleachers, and folding and telescopic seating	25.1.2
Hazardous materials	1. To store, transport on site, dispense, use, or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(d)	Chapter 60
	2. To install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 60 when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1.12.8(d)
High-piled combustible storage	To use any building or portion thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding 500 ft2 (46.45 m2)	20.15.8.2
High-powered rocketry	For the manufacture, sale, and use of high-powered rocketry	65.8.2; 65.7.2
Hot work operations	To conduct hot work	17.3.2; 41.1.5; 41.3.4
Industrial ovens and furnaces	For operation of industrial ovens and furnaces covered by Chapter 51	51.1.2
Laboratories	For construction, alteration, or operation	26.3
Liquefied petroleum gases	1. To store, use, handle, or dispense LP-Gas of 125 gal (0.5 m3) (water capacity) aggregate capacity or greater	42.11.2.2.4
	2. To install or modify LP-Gas systems	69.1.2
Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles	To display, compete, or demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings	20.1.5.5.1
Lumberyards and woodworking plants	For storage of lumber exceeding 100,000 board ft	31.2
Marijuana growing, processing, or extraction facilities	For the construction, alteration, or operation of a marijuana growing, processing, or extraction facility	38.2
Marine craft fuel servicing	To provide marine craft fuel servicing	42.9.1.4
Means of egress	For the modification of a means of egress system in an existing building	1.7.11.6
Membrane structures, tents, and canopies — permanent	For construction, location, erection, or placement	25.1.2
Membrane structures, tents, and canopies — temporary	To erect or operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of 200 ft2 (18.6 m2) or a canopy in excess of 400 ft2 (37.2 m2) Exception: Temporary membrane structures, tents, or canopy structures used exclusively for camping.	25.1.2
Mobile cooking operations	To conduct mobile cooking operations	50.7
Motion picture and television production studio soundstages and approved production facilities	To design, construct, operate, and maintain soundstages and approved production facilities used in motion picture and television industry productions	32.2
Oil- and gas-fueled heating appliances	To install oil- and gas-fired heating appliances	11.5.1.8
Open burning	1. To conduct open burning	10.11.1
	2. For additional permit requirements for open burning, see 10.11.1
Open fires	1. For kindling or maintaining an open fire	10.11.1
	2. For additional permit requirements for open fires, see 10.11.4†
Organic coatings	For operation and maintenance of a facility that manufactures organic coatings	43.1.1.4
Organic peroxide formulations	To store, transport on site, use, or handle materials in excess of amounts listed in Tables 1.12.8(c) and (d)	Chapter 75
Outside storage of tires	To store more than 500 tires outside	33.1.2
Oxidizers	To store, transport on site, use, or handle materials in excess of amounts listed in Tables 1.12.8(c) and (d)	Chapter 70
Parade floats	To use a parade float for public performance, presentation, spectacle, entertainment, or parade	10.17.1
Places of assembly	To operate a place of assembly	10.15.1; 20.1.1.1
Pyrotechnic articles	For the manufacture, storage, sale, or use of pyrotechnic articles within the jurisdiction	65.2.3; 65.3.3; 65.5.2
Pyrotechnics before a proximate audience	For the display and use of pyrotechnic materials before a proximate audience	65.3.3
Pyroxylin plastics	For storage, handling, assembly, or manufacture of pyroxylin plastics	43.1.1.4
Private fire hydrants	For installation, modification, or removal from service of any private fire hydrants	13.1.1.1
Refrigeration equipment	To install or operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system regulated by this Code	53.1.3
Repair garages and service stations	For operation of service stations and repair garages	30.1.1.3; 30.2.1.1
Rocketry manufacturing	For the manufacture of model rocket motors	65.7.2
Rooftop heliports	For construction, modification, or operation of a rooftop heliport	21.3.2.1
Solvent extraction	For storage, use, and handling	44.3
Spraying or dipping of flammable finish	For installation or modification of any spray room, spray booth, or preparation work station, or to conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or powder coating	43.1.1.4
Standpipe systems	For installation, modification, or removal from service of any standpipe system*	13.1.1.1
Special outdoor events	For the location and operation of special outdoor events	10.15.1
Tar kettles	To place a tar kettle, a permit must be obtained prior to the placement of a tar kettle	16.7.1.2; 17.3.2
Tire storage	To use an open area or portion thereof to store tires in excess of 500 tires	33.1.2; 34.1.2
Torch-applied roofing operation	For the use of a torch for application of roofing materials	16.6.1
Water supply system for fire flow	For the construction of a water supply system for fire flow	18.1.2
Wildland fire-prone areas	For use of hazardous areas within fire-prone areas	17.3.2
Wood products	To store wood chips, hogged material, wood by-products, lumber, or plywood in excess of 200 ft3 (5.7 m3)	31.2

Type of Gas	Amount*
	ft3	m3
Corrosive	200	0.57
Flammable	200	0.57
Highly toxic	Any amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant	6000	169.9
Oxidizing (including oxygen)	504	14.3
Pyrophoric	Any amount
Toxic	Any amount
Unstable (reactive)	Any amount

Type of Cryogen	Inside Building (gal)	Outside Building (gal)
Corrosive	Over 1	Over 1
Flammable	Over 1	60
Toxic/highly toxic	Over 1	Over 1
Nonflammable	60	500
Oxidizer (includes oxygen)	10	50

Type of Material	Amount
	U.S. Unit	Metric Unit
Cellulose nitrate	25 lb	11.3 kg
Combustible fiber	100 ft3	2.8 m3
Combustible liquids	See Table 1.12.8(a)
Corrosive gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Corrosive liquids	55 gal	208 L
Corrosive solids	500 lb	227 kg
Cryogens	See Table 1.12.8(c)
Display fireworks (1.3G)	Any amount
Explosives	Any amount
Flammable gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Flammable liquids	See Table 1.12.8(a)
Flammable solids	100 lb	45.4 kg
Highly toxic gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Highly toxic liquids	Any amount
Highly toxic solids	Any amount
LP-Gas	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Nitrate film (cellulose)	Any amount
Organic peroxides:	See Table. 1.12.8(a)
Class I	Any amount
Class II	Any amount
Class III	10 lb	4.5 kg
Class IV	20 lb	9 kg
Class V	Not required
Unclassified detonable	Any amount
Oxidizing gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Oxidizing liquids:	See Table 1.12.8(a)
Class 4	Any amount
Class 3	1 gal	3.8 L
Class 2	10 gal	38 L
Class 1	55 gal	208 L
Oxidizing solids:	See Table 1.12.8(a)
Class 4	Any amount
Class 3	10 lb	4.5 kg
Class 2	100 lb	45 kg
Class 1	500 lb	227 kg
Pyrophoric gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Pyrophoric liquids	Any amount
Pyrophoric solids	Any amount
Toxic gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Toxic liquids	10 gal	38 L
Toxic solids	100 lb	45 kg
Unstable (reactive) gases	See Table 1.12.8(b)
Unstable (reactive) liquids:
Class 4	Any amount
Class 3	Any amount
Class 2	5 gal	19 L
Class 1	10 gal	38 L
Unstable (reactive) solids:
Class 4	Any amount
Class 3	Any amount
Class 2	50 lb	22.7 kg
Class 1	100 lb	45 kg
Water reactive liquids:
Class 3	Any amount
Class 2	5 gal	19 L
Class 1	10 gal	38 L
Water reactive solids:
Class 3	Any amount
Class 2	50 lb	22.7 kg
Class 1	100 lb	45 kg

The AHJ shall have the authority to require certificates of fitness and collect fees for individuals or companies performing any of the following activities:

1. Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguishers
2. Installation, servicing, modification, or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems
3. Installation, servicing, or modification of fire alarm or fire communication systems
4. Installation, modification, or servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems
5. Chimney sweep operations
6. Installation, inspection, servicing, or modification of range-hood systems
7. Installation or servicing of private fire service mains and their appurtenances
8. Crowd management services required by the Code
9. Utilization of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience
10. Installation, modification, or maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas tanks or systems
11. Installation or modification of medical gas systems where a permit is required by Table 1.12.8(a)
12. Installation, modification, or maintenance of standpipe systems
13. Installation, modification, or maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems
14. Installation, modification, or maintenance of fire pumps
15. Installation, modification, or maintenance of tanks, wells, or drafting points used for fire protection water supplies

The AHJ shall require certificates of fitness and collect fees for individuals or companies performing any of the following activities:

1. Use of explosive materials
2. Fireworks displays involving display fireworks, 1.3G

The AHJ shall be responsible for the issuance of certificates of fitness required by the AHJ.

All applications for a certificate of fitness shall be filed with the AHJ on forms provided by the AHJ.

Certificates of fitness shall not be transferable.

Certificates of fitness shall be issued for the period of time as indicated on the certificate of fitness as determined by the AHJ, but such period of time shall not exceed 3 years.

Applications for renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be filed in the same manner as an application for an original certificate.

Each individual or company holding a certificate of fitness shall notify the AHJ in writing of any address change within 10 days after such change.

A certificate of fitness shall be in the form of an identification card. The card shall contain the following information:

1. Purpose for which the certificate of fitness is issued
2. Date of expiration
3. Information necessary to easily identify the individual to whom the certificate of fitness is issued
4. Signature of the individual to whom the certificate of fitness is issued
5. Name and signature of the AHJ or a designated representative
6. Statement printed thereon in bold type the following:
   THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.

Any individual or company to whom a certificate of fitness has been granted shall, upon request, produce and show proper identification and the certificate of fitness to anyone for whom that individual seeks to render services or to the AHJ.

Where required by the AHJ for new construction, modification, or rehabilitation, construction documents and shop drawings shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the start of such work as provided in Section 1.14.

The applicant shall be responsible to ensure that the following conditions are met:

1. The construction documents include all of the fire protection requirements.
2. The shop drawings are correct and in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
3. The contractor maintains an approved set of construction documents on site.

It shall be the responsibility of the AHJ to promulgate rules that cover the following:

1. Criteria to meet the requirements of Section 1.14
2. Review of documents and construction documents within established time frames for the purpose of acceptance or providing reasons for nonacceptance

Review and approval by the AHJ shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of compliance with this Code.

When required by the AHJ, revised construction documents or shop drawings shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval to illustrate corrections or modifications necessitated by field conditions or other revisions to approved construction documents.

When required by the AHJ, plans and design documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional.

The AHJ shall be permitted to require a review by an approved independent third party with expertise in the matter to be reviewed at the submitter's expense.

The independent reviewer shall provide an evaluation and recommend necessary changes of the proposed design, operation, process, or new technology to the AHJ.

The AHJ shall be authorized to require design submittals to bear the stamp of a registered design professional.

The AHJ shall make the final determination as to whether the provisions of this Code have been met.

Whenever the AHJ determines violations of this Code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings.

The mutilation, destruction, or removal of a posted order or violation notice without authorization by the AHJ shall be a separate violation of this Code and punishable by the penalties established by the AHJ.

Where a violation creates an imminent danger, the AHJ is authorized to abate such hazard in accordance with 1.7.16.