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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD) is proposing an update to its fire code to the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Following a successful ballot proposal, the district adopted the 1988 Uniform Fire Code in 1994 and then updated to the 1997 Uniform Fire Code in 1999. In more recent years, the district has used Arizona’s adopted fire code, which is currently the 2012 IFC.
The greatest concern and impetus for updating the Pine-Strawberry Fire District’s fire code is to provide the district with enforcement authority and to establish penalties. The driving force behind this is the recent change in the Gila County Open Burning Ordinance which now states that Gila County will be one step behind the Tonto National Forest in enacting fire restrictions. With PSFD’s wildland urban interface and the recent trend of longer and more severe fire seasons, the PSFD is seeking better local control to protect the lives and property of its citizens.
The provisions proposed by the PSFD would allow for propane, charcoal, and smokers to be used for cooking even during fire restrictions, provided ashes are disposed of safely and there is 10 feet of separation from combustibles. Wood fires would be restricted when atmospheric conditions make them hazardous. Outdoor smoking would be prohibited within five feet of combustibles. Compliance through education will still be the first priority of the PSFD, and enforcement action will be a last resort. The restrictions would be very similar to those in place in the Town of Payson.
Other changes from the 2012 IFC to the 2018 IFC are insignificant to most of the businesses and residences within the PSFD.
There will be hearings for public input in the Pine-Strawberry Fire District conference room at 6198 West Hardscrabble Mesa Road; Pine, AZ on March 18th, 2021 at 6 pm and on April 15th, 2021 at 6pm. Face coverings are required for entry. Zoom meeting information will be posted at a later date here on the website.
Supporting documents for this Code Update Notification.
Pine-Strawberry Adoption Resolution 2021-001
Appeals process
State Fire Marshal Approval Letter
For extended information on the 2018 IFC Codes, click the website link here--IFC and ICC info.
Pine-Strawberry Fire District
