Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Williams, Arizona

Williams requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit for: § 150.24(A): the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition is adopted as the Fire Code for the City of Williams, together with Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, adopted for reference and use as acceptable alternate methods and optional considerations or requirements as determined or approved by the Fire Chief; the adoption 'in no way allows enforcement of a less stringent section of the code than the most current adopted Fire Code by the State of Arizona' (Ord. 1007, passed 9-12-2024); § 150.24(B)(3): IFC Section 103.1 is amended so the department of fire prevention is established under the direction of the Fire Chief or their designee, whose function is the implementation, administration and enforcement of the Fire Code, and who is one and the same as the fire code official; LOCALLY EXPANDED SPRINKLER THRESHOLDS — § 150.24(B)(9)(a) replaces IFC Section 903.2 so that approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures are required in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 AND if either of the following exists: (1) a commercial building or structure is unable to meet the fire-flow requirements as determined by the Fire Chief (Appendix B, Section B105 may be referenced), or (2) any commercial building greater than two stories in height; § 150.24(B)(9)(b): IFC Section 903.2.3 (Group E) is amended by adding condition 4 — sprinklers throughout all Group E fire areas that are more than one story in height; § 150.24(B)(9)(c)-(e): the second condition of IFC Sections 903.2.4 (Group F-1), 903.2.7 (Group M) and 903.2.9 (Group S-1) is each amended to trigger where that fire area is located more than two stories above grade plane; § 150.24(B)(9)(f): IFC Section 903.2.11.3 (buildings 55 feet or more in height) is deleted in its entirety; § 150.24(B)(9)(g): IFC Section 905.3 is amended so that a standpipe system shall be installed in any commercial building greater than two stories in height; § 150.24(B)(10): IFC Chapter 11 (Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings) is deleted in its entirety; § 150.24(B)(8)(e): where automatic fire sprinkler systems or other approved fire protection systems or features are installed, the fire apparatus access specifications of IFC Section 503 may be modified at the discretion of the Fire Chief where firefighting or rescue operations will not be impaired; Related IBC amendment (§ 150.20): new R-2 apartment buildings exceeding 4 units or 4,000 square feet in fire area are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8; Commercial submittal: the City's Procedure to Obtain Building Permit requires a Life Safety plan as item F of the Commercial Submittals list, alongside five sets of civil plans, three sets of construction plans with civil drawing attached, soils report, structural calculations, SWPPP notice of intent if required, floodplain documentation if required, and any deferred submittals listed on the cover sheet for the Building Official's approval; Deferred submittals (a common route for sprinkler and alarm shop drawings) must be listed on the cover sheet of the construction plans for approval by the Building Official, reviewed by the architect or engineer for conformance with the building design, and approved by the building official prior to construction or installation; Appeals under the Fire Code go to the 'Board of Adjustment' of the Williams City Code § 158.025, substituted for 'Board of Appeals' throughout the code (§ 150.24(B)(7)); Submitted on paper to the Building Department at 113 South 1st Street — the City operates no online permitting portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Williams Building Department at 928-635-4451 ext. 205 before starting work.

The City does not publish an amount. Its amendment to IFC Section 108.2 authorizes the fire code official to establish and collect fees for inspections or operational services, with fees approved by resolution of the City Council, and no such resolution is posted on the City's website. The one published intake figure is the non-refundable Application Submittal Deposit: $100.00 for a residential remodel and $500.00 for new residential or commercial.

Williams does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Williams Building Department at 928-635-4451 ext. 205 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Williams may also ask for: Life Safety Plan; Deferred Submittal listing (sprinkler / alarm shop drawings). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Williams requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: Rough-In / Overhead, Final / Acceptance. Schedule each through City of Williams Building Department (928-635-4451 ext. 205).

Apply through City of Williams Building Department at 113 South 1st Street, Williams, AZ 86046-2549. Phone: 928-635-4451 ext. 205, email: tmartinez@williamsaz.gov. Office hours: Phone 928-635-4451, fax 928-635-4495. Chief Building Inspector / Building Official: Tim Martinez (928-295-5478, tmartinez@williamsaz.gov) handles building permit review and issuance; Building Official Raul Hatch (928-635-4451 / 928-295-5478, rhatch@williamsaz.gov) is listed as the signing official on the Fence and Demolition permit application forms — the department appears to operate with more than one Building Official-titled staff member across different permit forms as of 2025. Applications are submitted in person or by mail using the City's paper Building Permit Application (no online portal was found); permits are picked up and fees paid at the City Hall front desk. Two sets of construction documents/plans required for submittal.. Official information: https://www.williamsaz.gov/departments_and_services/building_department.

The City of Williams itself. Code of Ordinances § 35.30 creates a City Fire Department, and § 150.24 adopts the 2024 International Fire Code as the Fire Code for the City while amending IFC Section 103.1 so that the Fire Chief or their designee is one and the same as the fire code official. No outside fire district holds jurisdiction inside city limits.

Beyond the base International Fire Code triggers in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, the City's own amendment at § 150.24(B)(9)(a) requires an approved automatic sprinkler system if either a commercial building or structure is unable to meet the fire-flow requirements as determined by the Fire Chief, or the commercial building is greater than two stories in height. A standpipe system is also required in any commercial building greater than two stories.