All new construction must go through a permitting and review process to ensure that your plans and fire system meet SFD’s adopted fire code.

***ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS –   Please submit all Plans and Supporting documents online as a PDF File to crr@sedonafire.org.  Plans may be submitted as a .zip file or through DropBox if they are too large for an email. **

Use this Wildland Urban Interface Parcel Search web app to review whether a specific address or parcel lies within the Sedona Fire District or the Wildland Urban Interface.

The Sedona Fire District Adopted the 2018 International Wildland Urban Interface Code on November 16, 2021 through Sedona Fire District Resolution No. 2021-05 and SFD 2018 Wildland-Urban Interface Amendments

The base 2018 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) is available for viewing or purchase on the International Code Council’s Website.***Please note: You will need to reference the adopted amendments document for the specific changes to the Base 2018 IWUIC***

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This process applies to new developments and subdivisions, fire hydrant and water distribution systems, water supplies, as well as commercial and residential construction. You must also submit plans for remodels and improvements. SFD has a fire sprinkler requirement for residential properties based on various conditions. Please contact Community Risk Reduction at (928) 282-6800 or email crr@sedonafire.org for clarification.

All engineering associated with fire detection and suppression systems is reviewed for compliance. Civil engineering plans are reviewed for fire-apparatus access issues concerning grades, roads, security gates, water crossings and bridges. Community Risk Reduction works with three building departments — Coconino and Yavapai Counties and the City of Sedona — during the plan review process because of the unique overlapping of jurisdictions within SFD boundaries.

 Community Risk Reduction provides fire code consultation to architects, developers, and homeowners concerning fire code requirements through the development review processes of both the city and counties that it serves. Preliminary plan review for any size project is available upon request. Contact us at (928) 282-6800 or email crr@sedonafire.org to discuss your project.