Chandler enforces fire prevention through the adopted International Fire Code. Property owners must maintain defensible space and clear combustible vegetation. The Chandler Fire Department conducts inspections.
Chandler's fire prevention regulations follow the International Fire Code as adopted by the city. Property owners must maintain their lots free of dry brush, weeds, and combustible materials that could create fire hazards. The Chandler Fire Department's Fire Prevention division conducts inspections and enforces the fire code. In Maricopa County, open burning of household waste and yard trimmings is prohibited. The city coordinates with county air quality regulations for any burning activities. Properties adjacent to desert areas should maintain defensible space.
Fire code violations are enforced by the Chandler Fire Department. Non-compliance can result in citations, fines, and mandatory abatement at the owner's expense.
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