Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
International Fire Code 2021
[F] 601.1 IFC Building Services Scope
Section 601.1 — IFC Building Services Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.1.1 Building Services Scope
Section 601.1.1 — Building Services Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.2 Building Services and Systems Fire Safety
Section 601.2 — Building Services and Systems Fire Safety. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.2.1 Building Services and Systems Scope
Section 601.2.1 — Building Services and Systems Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1 Definitions
Section 602.1 — Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1.1 Elevator Requirements
Section 602.1.1 — Elevator Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.2 Electrical Equipment Clearance
Section 602.2 — Electrical Equipment Clearance. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1 Fuel-Fired Appliances
Section 603.1 — Fuel-Fired Appliances. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.1 Fuel-Fired Appliance Maintenance
Section 603.1.1 — Fuel-Fired Appliance Maintenance. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.2 Chimneys and appliances
Section 603.2 — Chimneys and appliances. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.3 Fuel oil storage systems
Section 603.3 — Fuel oil storage systems. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.3.1 Fuel oil tanks above ground
Section 603.3.1 — Fuel oil tanks above ground. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.3.2 Fuel oil tanks underground
Section 603.3.2 — Fuel oil tanks underground. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.4.1 Decorative Vegetation in Buildings
Section 603.4.1 — Decorative Vegetation in Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.1 Emergency Lighting Maintenance
Section 604.1 — Emergency Lighting Maintenance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.1.1 Electrical Equipment and Wiring
Section 604.1.1 — Electrical Equipment and Wiring. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2 Emergency Power Schedule
Section 604.2 — Emergency Power Schedule. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.1 Emergency voice alarm
Section 604.2.1 — Emergency voice alarm. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.2 Exit signs
Section 604.2.2 — Exit signs. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.3 Means of egress lighting
Section 604.2.3 — Means of egress lighting. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.4 Accessible means of egress elevators
Section 604.2.4 — Accessible means of egress elevators. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.5 Smoke control systems
Section 604.2.5 — Smoke control systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.6 Group I-2 occupancies
Section 604.2.6 — Group I-2 occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2.7 High-rise buildings
Section 604.2.7 — High-rise buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.3 IFC Working Space for Electrical
Section 604.3 — IFC Working Space for Electrical. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.4 Operational inspection and testing
Section 604.4 — Operational inspection and testing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.5 Extension Cords
Section 604.5 — Extension Cords. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.1 Elevator Recall and Shutdown
Section 605.1 — Elevator Recall and Shutdown. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.1.1 Electrical Equipment
Section 605.1.1 — Electrical Equipment. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.10 Portable electric heaters
Section 605.10 — Portable electric heaters. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.11 Solar photovoltaic systems
Section 605.11 — Solar photovoltaic systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.11.1 PV marking
Section 605.11.1 — PV marking. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.11.2 PV access and pathways
Section 605.11.2 — PV access and pathways. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.2 Fire suppression for cooking equipment
Section 605.2 — Fire suppression for cooking equipment. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.3 Working space and clearance
Section 605.3 — Working space and clearance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.4 Multiplug adapters
Section 605.4 — Multiplug adapters. This section addresses accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.5 Extension cords
Section 605.5 — Extension cords. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.6 Unapproved conditions
Section 605.6 — Unapproved conditions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.7 Luminaire clearance
Section 605.7 — Luminaire clearance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.8 Temporary wiring
Section 605.8 — Temporary wiring. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.9 Electrical motors
Section 605.9 — Electrical motors. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 606.1 Commercial Kitchen Hoods
Section 606.1 — Commercial Kitchen Hoods. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 606.1.1 Elevators
Section 606.1.1 — Elevators. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 606.2 Refrigerant detector
Section 606.2 — Refrigerant detector. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.1 Elevator Recall and Maintenance
Section 607.1 — Elevator Recall and Maintenance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.1.1 Commercial Cooking Equipment
Section 607.1.1 — Commercial Cooking Equipment. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.2 Fire Service Elevator Keys
Section 607.2 — Fire Service Elevator Keys. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.3 Fire suppression for cooking
Section 607.3 — Fire suppression for cooking. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.3.1 Manual operation
Section 607.3.1 — Manual operation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.3.2 System interconnection
Section 607.3.2 — System interconnection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 607.4 Portable fire extinguisher for cooking
Section 607.4 — Portable fire extinguisher for cooking. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.1 Energy storage systems
Section 608.1 — Energy storage systems. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.1.1 Laundry Chute Requirements
Section 608.1.1 — Laundry Chute Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.2 Battery Room Requirements
Section 608.2 — Battery Room Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.3 ESS location
Section 608.3 — ESS location. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.4 ESS fire detection
Section 608.4 — ESS fire detection. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.5 ESS fire suppression
Section 608.5 — ESS fire suppression. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.6 ESS ventilation
Section 608.6 — ESS ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 608.7 ESS signage
Section 608.7 — ESS signage. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 609.1 Commercial Kitchen Hoods
Section 609.1 — Commercial Kitchen Hoods. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 609.3 Inspection of Hoods
Section 609.3 — Inspection of Hoods. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.