Fire Sprinkler System Permit (CAFMA) in Chino Valley, Arizona

Chino Valley requires a fire sprinkler system permit (cafma) for: Plans and specifications must be submitted directly to the CAFMA Fire Prevention Division (four sets, or per CAFMA's current submittal portal) — not to the Town's Building Division — for all automatic fire sprinkler systems; Sprinkler system plans must bear the review certification and signature of a minimum Level III NICET Certified Engineering Technician or a Fire Protection Engineer's stamp, plus a current Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license; Permits are valid for 180 days from approval; extensions may be granted in writing before expiration; after 365 days from original issuance a new permit is required; Applicable fees must be paid at the time plans are submitted; the fee includes the specified inspections; Governed by CAFMA's adopted International Fire Code (2024 IFC per CAFMA's current local amendments; the 2018 IFC-based Construction Guidelines remain CAFMA's detailed technical reference); Chino Valley's own IRC §§ R309.1/R309.2 (Townhouse and One/Two-Family Automatic Sprinkler Systems) are deleted in their entirety — where a residential sprinkler system is otherwise required, it must instead meet Arizona state statute and CAFMA requirements directly (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(B) amendment); 24 hours' advance notice (more for large/complex systems) required to schedule a CAFMA inspection. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-636-3480 before starting work.

$683.00 per submittal for a new commercial system, or $458.00 for a new residential system (both base fees up to 10,000 sq ft, plus $0.03/sq ft over that), per the CAFMA Fee Schedule (effective 06/27/2022). Modification permits are $433.00 (commercial) or $333.00 (residential).

Chino Valley does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 928-636-3480 for current turnaround.

You'll need: CAFMA Fire Protection System Permit Application; Fire Sprinkler System Plans / Hydraulic Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chino Valley requires 3 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler system permit (cafma), in order: Underground / Rough-In, Hydrostatic / Flow Test, Final Acceptance Test. Schedule each through Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division (928-636-3480).

Apply through Town of Chino Valley Development Services Department — Building Division at 1982 Voss Drive #203, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Phone: 928-636-3480, email: building@chinoaz.net (department main contact per the Town's Building Division page); permitting@chinoaz.net (listed on all Development Services checklists and forms, rev. 01/01/2026, for permit submittal questions). Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed Fridays and holidays). Building inspectors are available in the office 7-8 a.m. and 4-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday; applicants may call 928-636-3480 between 7-8 a.m. the morning of a scheduled inspection to request an AM/PM timing preference. The Town uses the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz) for permit applications, status tracking, and payments. Inspections may be scheduled via the CitizenServe portal, by texting 1-888-855-8919 with permit number/inspection code/date, or by calling 1-888-855-8919 and following the automated IVR prompts; requests made before midnight are scheduled for the next business day.. Official information: https://www.chinovalleyaz.gov/200/Building.

Chino Valley, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Chino Valley's Development Services Department independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 150 (Building Regulations; Construction) of the Chino Valley Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001, current version hosted on American Legal Publishing (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chinovalley).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, G, I, and J, adopted by reference as the Town's building code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, currently in effect per the live code as last amended by Ordinance No. 2025-959 (passed 11-18-2025). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A), amlegal.com (accessed 2026-07-06).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings, including Appendices BB, BD, BF, BH, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, and CF, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(B)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(B).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices B and C, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(C)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(C).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(D)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(D).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices D and E, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(E)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(E).; 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — NOTE: unlike the other ICC codes, the Town's energy code has NOT been advanced to a newer edition; it remains the 2012 IECC (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F)), with Town amendments including pre-approved alternative compliance paths (LEED, Energy Star, DOE Res-Check/Comm-Check) and administrative sections cross-referenced to the 2024 IBC. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F); Town of Chino Valley Building Criteria handout (rev. 01/01/2026), which independently confirms '2012 International Energy Conservation Code' alongside the 2024-edition ICC set.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference (§ 150.001(G)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, for regulating repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and relocation of existing buildings. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(G).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as the Town's standalone electrical code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004), with Town of Chino Valley amendments (electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with typical Arizona NEC adoption lag). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004.; Fire protection systems are NOT independently regulated under the Town's IBC Chapter 9 — that chapter is deleted and replaced with a cross-reference requiring compliance with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) and the International Fire Code as adopted and amended by CAFMA from time to time; the Chino Valley Building Official assists CAFMA with inspection, testing, and oversight of fire protection systems. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A) IBC Section 901 amendment.; Accessibility requirements follow the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (U.S. Department of Justice) together with 2024 IBC Appendix E, per the Town's amendment to IBC Section 1102.1. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A).; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing); the Town issues a separate MFH Building Permit for placement, foundation, driveway, and site requirements, including a minimum 12-foot width, 400 sq ft of livable space, and a construction date after June 15, 1976 for used units. Source: Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026).. Local amendments apply — see the Chino Valley overview page for the full list.

The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), not the Town of Chino Valley's Building Division. The Town's own IBC Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is deleted and cross-referenced to CAFMA and its adopted International Fire Code. CAFMA is the regional authority formed jointly by the Chino Valley Fire District and Central Yavapai Fire District.