Vail / Arizona / United States
Provide liaison and consultation to industry locating in the Rincon Valley Fire District in order to clarify code requirements and options. Promote increased installation of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and special hazard protection systems as the first line of defense from fire propagation. Rincon Valley Fire District adopted the 1994 Uniform Fire Code with Local Modifications on February 22, 1997. The 2000 Uniform Fire Code has since been adopted and an adoption review of the 2006 International Fire Code is underway. The review of plans and specifications from new construction, modification, or rehabilitation of occupancies is a part of the code-enforcement process intended to ensure compliance with fire protection and life safety provisions of the Fire Code, as well as the Building Code. The Fire Marshal examines site plans, building construction plans, and fire protection system plans and may prepare recommendations or consult with individuals involved in building construction, remodeling, or renovations. The Fire Marshal regularly interacts with other public safety officials and agencies throughout the area of Vail, Pima County, and the State of Arizona to ensure the construction and maintenance of fire safe, code-conforming occupancies. Rincon Valley Fire District provides Fire Marshal Services for Vail including all portions of the Town Boundaries outside of the Fire District. The Fire Marshal participates in pre-application and pre-construction conferences with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and town or county staff officials. The Fire Marshal reviews requests by developers and architects to approve alternate materials or methods. Approval may be provided if the proposed design, use, or operation satisfactorily complies with the intent of the Fire Code. The material, method of work performed or operation shall be, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in the Fire Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Approvals are subject to the approval of the building official whenever the alternate material or method involves items regulated by the Building Code. Plan review and approval are followed by on-site inspections to ensure that fire protection features and systems are constructed and installed as planned and approved. It is the goal of the Fire Prevention Bureau to inspect all commercial occupancies annually. Rincon Valley Fire District is dedicated to providing effective life safety and fire prevention education as well as providing specialized public assistance programs. Classes are provided upon request from community organizations and clubs, schools, government organizations, homeowners associations, families, and individuals. 911 Awareness - Enhanced 911 services are used throughout the fire district. Residents of all ages are given instruction on how the 911 system works and are strongly encouraged to use the 911 system in an emergency.
