This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the authority of cities and towns in relation to the state fire code. It introduces a new section, 37-1392, which allows cities or towns that have adopted an ordinance under section 37-1383, subsection A, paragraph 5 to petition the assistant director of the office of the state fire marshal for exemptions from state fire code inspections for county-owned buildings. The bill outlines specific conditions under which such petitions can be made, including the burden of review and the stringency of local fire codes compared to the state fire code.

Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for the assistant director to act on petitions, stipulating that if no action is taken within thirty days, the petition is automatically approved. It also clarifies that cities or towns granted approval will be responsible for the inspection and enforcement of fire codes in county-owned buildings. Furthermore, it includes provisions for cities or towns to notify the state fire marshal of any amendments that weaken their fire codes and allows for reapplication for waivers in light of stricter state fire codes. The act is designated as the "Fire Marshal Bill Burns Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 37-1383, 37-1392, 37-1387, 41-1822