public buildings; state fire code

SB 1562 clarifies fire code requirements for public buildings in Arizona, primarily affecting school districts and public construction projects. It allows school districts and charter schools to choose between following the state fire code (enforced by the state fire marshal) or local fire codes (enforced by cities, towns, or fire districts) through a formal agreement. The bill exempts state-owned buildings (except for fire code compliance) and university properties from local fire codes without a specific agreement, while requiring school districts in certain counties to adopt policies ensuring code compliance for construction projects. These changes aim to standardize safety enforcement without adding new fees for school districts opting for state oversight.