Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
International Building Code 2024
[F] 1609.1 Applications — Wind Loads
AMENDED
Section 1609.1 — Applications — Wind Loads. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1609.1.2 Protection of Openings
Section 1609.1.2 — Protection of 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] 901.1 Scope
Section 901.1 — 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] 901.2 Fire Protection Systems
Section 901.2 — Fire Protection 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] 901.3 Modifications
Section 901.3 — Modifications. 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] 901.4 Installation
Section 901.4 — 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] 901.5 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Section 901.5 — Inspection, Testing 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] 901.6 Fire Protection Systems Required
Section 901.6 — Fire Protection Systems Required. 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] 901.7 Fire Areas
Section 901.7 — Fire Areas. 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] 903.1 General — Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.1 — General — Automatic Sprinkler 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] 903.1.1 Alternative Protection
Section 903.1.1 — Alternative Protection. 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] 903.2 Where Required
AMENDED
Section 903.2 — Where Required. 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] 903.2.1 Group A - Assembly
Section 903.2.1 — Group A - Assembly. 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] 903.2.1.1 Group A-1
Section 903.2.1.1 — Group A-1. 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] 903.2.1.2 Group A-2
Section 903.2.1.2 — Group A-2. 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] 903.2.1.3 Group A-3
Section 903.2.1.3 — Group A-3. 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] 903.2.1.4 Group A-4
Section 903.2.1.4 — Group A-4. 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] 903.2.1.5 Group A-5
Section 903.2.1.5 — Group A-5. 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] 903.2.10 Group S-2 Enclosed Parking Garages
Section 903.2.10 — Group S-2 Enclosed Parking Garages. 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] 903.2.11 Stories and Basements Without Openings
Section 903.2.11 — Stories and Basements Without 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] 903.2.11.1 Stories and Basements Without Openings
Section 903.2.11.1 — Stories and Basements Without 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] 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 Feet or More in Height
Section 903.2.11.3 — Buildings 55 Feet or More in Height. 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] 903.2.2 Group B Ambulatory Care Facilities
Section 903.2.2 — Group B Ambulatory Care Facilities. 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] 903.2.3 Group E
AMENDED
Section 903.2.3 — Group E. 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] 903.2.4 Group F-1
Section 903.2.4 — Group F-1. 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] 903.2.5 Group H
Section 903.2.5 — Group H. 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] 903.2.6 Group I Sprinkler Requirements
Section 903.2.6 — Group I Sprinkler Requirements. 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] 903.2.7 Group R - Residential
Section 903.2.7 — Group R - Residential. 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] 903.2.8 Group R
AMENDED
Section 903.2.8 — Group R. 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] 903.2.9 Group S-1
Section 903.2.9 — Group S-1. 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] 903.3 Installation Requirements
Section 903.3 — Installation 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] 903.3.1 Standards for Sprinkler Installation
Section 903.3.1 — Standards for Sprinkler Installation. 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] 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.3.1.1 — NFPA 13 Sprinkler 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] 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.3.1.2 — NFPA 13R Sprinkler 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] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.3.1.3 — NFPA 13D Sprinkler 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] 903.4 Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms
Section 903.4 — Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms. 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] 904.1 General Alternative Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Section 904.1 — General Alternative Fire-Extinguishing 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] 904.2 Where Required
Section 904.2 — Where 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] 904.2.1 Commercial Kitchen Hoods
Section 904.2.1 — 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] 905.1 Standpipe Systems - General
Section 905.1 — Standpipe Systems - General. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 905.2 Installation Standard
Section 905.2 — Installation Standard. 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] 905.3 Required Installations
Section 905.3 — Required Installations. 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] 905.3.1 Height Requirements
Section 905.3.1 — Height Requirements. 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] 905.3.2 Building Area
Section 905.3.2 — Building Area. 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] 905.3.4 Stages
Section 905.3.4 — Stages. 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] 906.1 General — Portable Fire Extinguishers
Section 906.1 — General — Portable Fire Extinguishers. 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] 907.1 Fire Alarm and Detection General
Section 907.1 — Fire Alarm and Detection 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] 907.2 Where Required — New Buildings
AMENDED
Section 907.2 — Where Required — New Buildings. 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] 907.2.1 Group A Fire Alarm
Section 907.2.1 — Group A Fire 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] 907.2.2 Group B
Section 907.2.2 — Group B. 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] 907.2.3 Group E
Section 907.2.3 — Group E. 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] 907.2.6 Group I - Institutional Fire Alarm
Section 907.2.6 — Group I - Institutional Fire 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] 907.2.8 Group R-1
Section 907.2.8 — Group R-1. 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] 907.2.9 Group R Fire Alarm
Section 907.2.9 — Group R Fire 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] 909.1 Scope — Smoke Control Systems
Section 909.1 — Scope — Smoke Control Systems. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 909.8 Pressurization Method
Section 909.8 — Pressurization Method. 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] 910.1 Smoke and Heat Vents
Section 910.1 — Smoke and Heat Vents. 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] 915.1 Carbon Monoxide Detection
Section 915.1 — Carbon Monoxide Detection. 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.