International Fire Code (IFC):

International Fire Code (IFC)

The IFC covers general fire precautions, emergency planning and preparedness; including, fire department access, water supplies, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and maintenance of fire protection equipment in existing buildings.

Important Changes to the 2012 International Building Code and International Fire Code
Identifies changes affecting future projects (and existing buildings) in areas where the 2012 editions of the Codes have been, or will be, adopted. (October 2011)

Important Changes to the 2009 International Building Code and International Fire Code
Identifies changes affecting future projects (and existing buildings) in areas where the 2009 editions of the Codes have been, or will be, adopted. (May 2011)

Retroactive Fire Alarm Requirements for Existing Buildings in the International Fire Code
Guidance document explains when the building code requires existing garden apartments to be retrofitted with a fire alarm system. (December 2011)

IFC Carbon Monoxide Requirement
Resources to remove onerous carbon monoxide provision from local adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code. (November 2011)

NMHC Building Codes & Standards Primer

Learn how the ICC codes and standards are developed and how apartment firms can participate in the process. HTML PDF
Detailed information on the timeline for updating the ICC codes and standards. HTML PDF

International Fire Code (IFC)

NMHC Building Codes & Standards Primer

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