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ICC IFC - International Fire Code


Scope:
This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding: 1.The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices;
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation;
4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems.

Standards Referenced in the ICC IFC:


  • 16 CFR 1000-END - Commercial Practices; Part 1500 - Hazardous Substances and Articles; Administration and Enforcement Regulations, Part 1500.41 - Method for Testing Primary Irritant Substances, Part 1500.42 - Test for Eye Irritants, Part 1500.44 - Method for Testing Extremely Flammable, Flammable Solids, Part 1507 - Fireworks Devices, Part 1632 - Standard for the Flammability of Mattress and Mattress Pads
  • 27 CFR 1-199 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms; Part 55 - Commerce in Explosives
  • 29 CFR 1910 - Labor (1910.1000-END); Part 1910.1000 - Air Contaminants, Part 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication, Part 154 - Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Material in Bulk and Part 155 - Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessel
  • 33 CFR 1-124 - Navigation and Navigable Waters; Part 156 - Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations
  • 46 CFR 1-40 - Shipping; Parts 30, 32, 35 & 39
  • 49 CFR 1-99 - Transportation; Part 1 Transportation
  • 49 CFR 100-185 - Transportation; Parts 100-178 - Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • AASHTO HB - Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges
  • ANSI A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
  • ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
  • ASME A17.3 - Safety Code for Existing Elevators & Escalators Includes Requirements for Electric and Hydraulic Elevators and Escalators
  • ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
  • ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • ASME B16.18 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
  • ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings
  • ASME B31.3 - Process Piping,
  • ANSI B31.9 - Building Services Piping
  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • API SPEC 12P - Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
  • API RP 651 - Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
  • API STD 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction
  • API RP 752 - Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Buildings
  • API RP 1604 - Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
  • API RP 1615 - Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems
  • API STD 2000 - Venting Atmosphere and Low Pressure Storage Tanks - Nonrefrigerated and Refrigerated
  • API RP 2001 - Fire Protection in Refineries
  • API RP 2003 - Protection against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightening, and Stray Currents
  • API PUBL 2009 - Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries
  • API STD 2015 - Safe Entry and Clearing of Petroleum Storage Tanks
  • API RP 2023 - Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of Heated Petroleum-Derived Asphalt Products and Crude-Oil Residual
  • API RP 2028 - Flame Arrestors in Piping Systems
  • API RP 2201 - Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries
  • API RP 2350 - Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities
  • ASTM B 42 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • ASTM B 43 - Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • ASTM B 68 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed
  • ASTM B 88 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
  • ASTM B 251 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube
  • ASTM B 280 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
  • ASTM D 56 - Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
  • ASTM D 86 - Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
  • ASTM D 92 - Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
  • ASTM D 93 - Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
  • ASTM D 323 - Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
  • ASTM D 3278 - Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
  • ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
  • ASTM E 681 - Standard Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals (Vapors and Gases)
  • ASTM E 1529 - Standard Test Method for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies
  • ASTM E 1537 - Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
  • ASTM E 1590 - Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
  • CGA C7 - Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
  • CGA P1 - Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
  • CGA P18 - Bulk Inert Gas Systems at Consumer Sites
  • CGA S1.1 - Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases
  • CGA S1.2 - Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 2-Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases
  • CGA S1.3 - Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 3-Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases
  • CGA V1 - Compressed Gas Association Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections
  • ICC 300 - Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
  • ICC IBC - International Building Code
  • ICC IEC - International Electrical Code
  • ICC IEBC - International Existing Building Code
  • ICC IFGC - International Fuel and Gas Code
  • ICC IMC - International Mechanical Code
  • ICC IPC - International Plumbing Code
  • ICC IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code
  • ICC IRC - International Residential Code
  • ICC IUWIC - International Urban-Wildland Interface Code
  • NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
  • NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • NFPA 11 - Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
  • NFPA 11A - Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems
  • NFPA 12 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
  • NFPA 12A - Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
  • NFPA 13 - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems
  • NFPA 13D - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
  • NFPA 13R - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height
  • NFPA 14 - Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
  • NFPA 15 - Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
  • NFPA 16 - Standard for Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
  • NFPA 17 - Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
  • NFPA 17A - Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
  • NFPA 20 - Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
  • NFPA 22 - Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
  • NFPA 24 - Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
  • NFPA 25 - Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
  • NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
  • NFPA 30A - Code for Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
  • NFPA 30B - Code for Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
  • NFPA 31 - Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
  • NFPA 32 - Standard for Dry-Cleaning Plants
  • NFPA 33 - Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
  • NFPA 34 - Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
  • NFPA 35 - Manufacture of Organic Coatings
  • NFPA 40 - Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film
  • NFPA 50 - Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites
  • NFPA 50A - Gaseous Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites
  • NFPA 50B - Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites
  • NFPA 51 - Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
  • NFPA 51A - Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
  • NFPA 52 -Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems
  • NFPA 57 - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems
  • NFPA 58 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
  • NFPA 59A - Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
  • NFPA 61 - Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities
  • NFPA 69 - Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
  • NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code
  • NFPA 80 - Fire Doors and Fire Windows
  • NFPA 85 - Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code
  • NFPA 86 -Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
  • NFPA 99 - Standard for Health Care Facilities
  • NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
  • NFPA 111 - Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
  • NFPA 120 - Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
  • NFPA 160 - Flame Special Effects Before an Audience
  • NFPA 211 - Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
  • NFPA 230 - Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage
  • NFPA 241 - Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
  • NFPA 260 - Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
  • NFPA 261 - Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
  • NFPA 265 - Standard Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Wall Coverings
  • NFPA 266 - Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Upholstered Furniture Exposed to Flaming Ignition Source
  • NFPA 286 - Methods for Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
  • NFPA 385 - Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  • NFPA 407 - Aircraft Fuel Servicing
  • NFPA 430 - Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers
  • NFPA 484 - Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts
  • NFPA 490 - Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
  • NFPA 495 - Explosive Materials Code
  • NFPA 498 - Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
  • NFPA 505 - Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Maintenance, and Operation
  • NFPA 654 - Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
  • NFPA 655 - Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
  • NFPA 664 - Standard on the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
  • NFPA 701 -Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Propagation of Textiles and Films
  • NFPA 703 -Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
  • NFPA 704 - Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
  • NFPA 750 - Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
  • NFPA 1122 - Color for Model Rocketry
  • NFPA 1123 - Code for Fireworks Display
  • NFPA 1124 - Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
  • NFPA 1125 - Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
  • NFPA 1126 - Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience
  • NFPA 1127 - Code for High Power Rocketry
  • NFPA 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
  • UL 30 - Metal Safety Cans
  • UL 58 - Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  • UL 197 - Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances
  • UL 268 - Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
  • UL 300 - Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Restaurant Cooking Areas
  • UL 864 - Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
  • UL 900 - Air Filter Unit
  • UL 1275 - Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
  • UL 1316 - Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures
  • UL 1975 - Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purpose
  • UL 2085 - Insulated Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  • UL 2200 - Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies
  • UL 2208 - Solvent Distillation Units
  • UL 2245 - Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks

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