Department of Health Services - Special Licensing

Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled

• 1 to 6 Residents- No fire protection systems required. 

Sober Living Homes

• 1 to 5 Residents - No fire protection systems required. 
• 1 to 6 Residents - Manual fire alarm system and NFPA 13-R fire sprinklers required. 

Department of Health Services - Bureau of Residential Facilities

Assisted Living Home - Directed

• 1 to 5 Residents - NFPA 13-D fire sprinklers required. 
• 1 to 6 Residents - Manual fire alarm system and NFPA 13-D fire sprinklers are required. 

Behavioral Health Resident - Adult

• 1 to 5 Residents - No fire protection systems required. 
• 1 to 6 Residents - Manual fire alarm system and NFPA 13-R fire sprinklers required. 

Behavioral Health Resident - Child

• 1 to 5 Residents- No fire protection systems required. 

The Fire Marshal is available at 623-333-6140 or fireprevention@avondaleaz.gov.