Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
International Building Code 2024
[F] 701.1 Scope — Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Section 701.1 — Scope — Fire and Smoke Protection Features. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 702.1 Definitions - Fire Barrier
Section 702.1 — Definitions - Fire Barrier. 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] 703.1 Fire-Resistance Ratings - Alternative Methods
Section 703.1 — Fire-Resistance Ratings - Alternative Methods. 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] 703.2 Fire-Resistance Ratings - Test Standards
Section 703.2 — Fire-Resistance Ratings - Test Standards. 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] 703.3 Alternative Methods for Determining Fire Resistance
Section 703.3 — Alternative Methods for Determining Fire Resistance. 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] 703.4 Nonsymmetrical Wall Construction
Section 703.4 — Nonsymmetrical Wall Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 703.5 Restrained and Unrestrained Fire-Resistance Ratings
Section 703.5 — Restrained and Unrestrained Fire-Resistance Ratings. 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] 703.6 Noncombustibility Tests
Section 703.6 — Noncombustibility Tests. 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] 704.1 General — Exterior Walls (CA Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 704.1 — General — Exterior Walls (CA Amendment). This is a local jurisdiction amendment that modifies the base code requirements. Check the amendment details for specific changes applicable to your project location. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 704.2 Projections
Section 704.2 — Projections. 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] 704.3 Buildings on the Same Lot
Section 704.3 — Buildings on the Same Lot. 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] 704.5 Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls
Section 704.5 — Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls. 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] 704.8 Allowable Area of Openings
Section 704.8 — Allowable Area of Openings. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 705.1 General — Fire-Resistance Rating of Structural Members
Section 705.1 — General — Fire-Resistance Rating of Structural Members. 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] 706.1 General — Fire Walls
Section 706.1 — General — Fire Walls. 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] 706.2 Fire Wall Structural Stability
Section 706.2 — Fire Wall Structural Stability. 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] 706.5 Fire Wall Openings
Section 706.5 — Fire Wall Openings. 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] 707.1 Fire Barriers - General
Section 707.1 — Fire Barriers - General. 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] 707.2 Materials — Fire Barriers
Section 707.2 — Materials — Fire Barriers. 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] 707.3 Fire-Resistance Rating
Section 707.3 — Fire-Resistance Rating. 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] 707.5 Fire Barrier Openings
Section 707.5 — Fire Barrier Openings. 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] 708.1 General — Fire Partitions
Section 708.1 — General — Fire Partitions. 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] 708.2 Materials — Fire Partitions
Section 708.2 — Materials — Fire Partitions. 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] 708.4 Fire Partition Openings
Section 708.4 — Fire Partition Openings. 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] 709.1 Smoke Barriers - General
Section 709.1 — Smoke Barriers - General. 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] 709.3 Fire-Resistance Rating of Smoke Barriers
Section 709.3 — Fire-Resistance Rating of Smoke Barriers. 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] 709.5 Smoke Barrier Openings
Section 709.5 — Smoke Barrier Openings. 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] 710.1 General — Smoke Partitions
Section 710.1 — General — Smoke Partitions. 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] 711.1 Horizontal Assemblies - General
Section 711.1 — Horizontal Assemblies - General. 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] 712.1 General — Shaft Enclosures
Section 712.1 — General — Shaft Enclosures. 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] 712.1.1 Shaft Enclosure Required
Section 712.1.1 — Shaft Enclosure Required. 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] 712.1.2 Shaft Enclosure Not Required
Section 712.1.2 — Shaft Enclosure Not Required. 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] 713.1 Shaft Enclosures Required (New York Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 713.1 — Shaft Enclosures Required (New York Amendment). This is a local jurisdiction amendment that modifies the base code requirements. Check the amendment details for specific changes applicable to your project location. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 713.2 Installation — Penetrations
Section 713.2 — Installation — Penetrations. 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] 713.3 Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls
Section 713.3 — Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls. 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] 713.4 Fire-Resistance-Rated Horizontal Assemblies
Section 713.4 — Fire-Resistance-Rated Horizontal Assemblies. 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] 714.1 General — Fire-Resistant Joint Systems
Section 714.1 — General — Fire-Resistant Joint Systems. 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] 714.3.1 Through Penetrations - Installation
Section 714.3.1 — Through Penetrations - Installation. 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] 715.1 Joints - Fire-Resistant Joint Systems
Section 715.1 — Joints - Fire-Resistant Joint Systems. 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] 716.1 General — Opening Protectives
Section 716.1 — General — Opening Protectives. 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] 716.2 Fire Door and Shutter Assemblies
Section 716.2 — Fire Door and Shutter Assemblies. 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] 716.3 Marking of Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Section 716.3 — Marking of Fire and Smoke Protection Features. 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] 716.5 Fire Window Assemblies
Section 716.5 — Fire Window Assemblies. 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] 716.6 Fire Dampers (FL Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 716.6 — Fire Dampers (FL Amendment). 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.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.