2021 International Fire Code (IFC), ICC Paperback

2021 International Fire Code (IFC), paperback

The 2021 International Fire Code contains regulations to protect life and property from fire and explosion hazards. Its topics include general precautions, emergency planning, fire department access and water supplies, sprinkler and fire alarm systems, special hazards, and the storage and use of hazardous materials.

Fire marshals, fire inspectors, fire protection engineers and facility managers use the IFC alongside the building code. This listing is the 2021 edition, ISBN 9781609839598.

Changes in the 2021 IFC

• New requirements for additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment, for both non-industrial and industrial use.
• Flame propagation performance must be verified for permanently installed artificial combustible vegetation above certain heights on roofs or near buildings.
• Emergency responder communication provisions now reflect systems beyond radios.
• Sprinkler rules for upholstered furniture and mattress storage, manufacture and sale were clarified, with a new exception for single-story self-storage facilities accessed from the exterior.
• Open parking garages above a set fire area threshold need automatic sprinklers.
• Energy storage system (ESS) rules were refined, including commissioning and decommissioning.
• A new chapter covers storage of distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks.
• Construction fire safety provisions now require a site safety plan and a site safety director.

Book details

• Title: 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
• Edition: 2021
• Publisher: International Code Council (ICC)
• ISBN-13: 9781609839598
• Format: Paperback

Questions buyers ask

What is the International Fire Code?

It is ICC's model fire prevention code. It covers fire safety in new and existing buildings, fire protection systems, hazardous materials and emergency planning.

How is the IFC different from NFPA 1?

Both are fire codes. The IFC is published by ICC and NFPA 1 by the National Fire Protection Association. A jurisdiction usually adopts one of them, so check which applies to your work.

Does the 2021 IFC cover energy storage systems?

Yes. The 2021 edition refined the energy storage system requirements, including commissioning and decommissioning.

Who should buy the 2021 IFC?

Fire code officials, fire inspectors, sprinkler and alarm contractors, and engineers working where the 2021 IFC is adopted.

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