Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 3
General Precautions Against Fire
International Fire Code 2021
[F] 301 General Fire Prevention
Section 301 — General Fire Prevention. 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] 301.1 Scope - General requirements
Section 301.1 — Scope - General requirements. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 301.1.1 General Precautions Scope
Section 301.1.1 — General Precautions 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] 301.2 Permits Required
Section 301.2 — Permits 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] 301.2.1 Housekeeping
Section 301.2.1 — Housekeeping. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 302.1 Definitions - Fire Prevention
Section 302.1 — Definitions - Fire Prevention. 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] 302.1.1 Combustible Waste
Section 302.1.1 — Combustible Waste. 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] 302.2 Definitions Applicable to Fire Prevention
Section 302.2 — Definitions Applicable to Fire Prevention. 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] 303.1 Asphalt Kettles
Section 303.1 — Asphalt Kettles. 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] 303.1.1 Ignition Sources
Section 303.1.1 — Ignition Sources. 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] 303.2 Kettle covers
Section 303.2 — Kettle covers. 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] 303.3 Fire extinguishers for kettles
Section 303.3 — Fire extinguishers for kettles. 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] 303.4 Attendant
Section 303.4 — Attendant. 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] 304.1 Waste Accumulation
Section 304.1 — Waste Accumulation. 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] 304.1.1 Combustible Waste Accumulation
Section 304.1.1 — Combustible Waste Accumulation. 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] 304.1.2 Waste Container Rooms
Section 304.1.2 — Waste Container Rooms. 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] 304.2 Storage
Section 304.2 — Storage. 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] 304.3 Container Size
Section 304.3 — Container Size. 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] 304.3.1 Heat-producing appliances
Section 304.3.1 — Heat-producing 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] 304.3.2 Chimney clearance
Section 304.3.2 — Chimney 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] 305.1 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources
Section 305.1 — Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. 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] 305.1.1 Ignition Source Controls
Section 305.1.1 — Ignition Source Controls. 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] 305.2 Hot Work Safety
Section 305.2 — Hot Work Safety. 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] 305.3 Smoking
Section 305.3 — Smoking. 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] 305.4 No smoking signs
Section 305.4 — No smoking signs. 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] 306.1 Refrigerants
Section 306.1 — Refrigerants. 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] 306.1.1 Motion Picture Projectors
Section 306.1.1 — Motion Picture Projectors. 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] 306.2 Cellulose nitrate film
Section 306.2 — Cellulose nitrate film. 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] 307.1 Open Flames
Section 307.1 — Open Flames. 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] 307.1.1 Open Flames and Candles
Section 307.1.1 — Open Flames and Candles. 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] 307.2 Open Burning Restrictions
Section 307.2 — Open Burning Restrictions. 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] 307.3 Extinguishment authority
Section 307.3 — Extinguishment authority. 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] 307.4 Location of Open Fires
Section 307.4 — Location of Open Fires. 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] 307.4.1 Bonfires
Section 307.4.1 — Bonfires. 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] 307.4.2 Recreational fires
Section 307.4.2 — Recreational fires. 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] 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces
Section 307.4.3 — Portable outdoor fireplaces. 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] 307.5 Recreational Fires
Section 307.5 — Recreational Fires. 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] 308 Open Flames
Section 308 — Open Flames. 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] 308.1 Open Flames
Section 308.1 — Open Flames. 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] 308.1.1 Powered Industrial Trucks
Section 308.1.1 — Powered Industrial Trucks. 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] 308.1.2 Candles in sleeping areas
Section 308.1.2 — Candles in sleeping areas. 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] 308.1.4 Open-Flame Cooking
Section 308.1.4 — Open-Flame Cooking. 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] 308.1.6 Open-Flame Decorative Devices
Section 308.1.6 — Open-Flame Decorative Devices. 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] 308.2 Open Flames Prohibited
Section 308.2 — Open Flames Prohibited. 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] 308.3 Group R Occupancies
Section 308.3 — Group R 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] 308.3.1 LP gas cooking on balconies
Section 308.3.1 — LP gas cooking on balconies. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 309.1 Smoking in Hazardous Areas
Section 309.1 — Smoking in Hazardous Areas. 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] 309.1.1 Smoking
Section 309.1.1 — Smoking. 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] 309.2 Battery charging
Section 309.2 — Battery charging. 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] 310 Smoking
Section 310 — Smoking. 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] 310.1 Smoking - General
Section 310.1 — Smoking - 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] 310.1.1 Vacant Premises
Section 310.1.1 — Vacant Premises. 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] 310.2 No smoking areas
Section 310.2 — No smoking areas. 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] 310.3 No smoking signs
Section 310.3 — No smoking signs. 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] 310.4 Smoking materials
Section 310.4 — Smoking materials. 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] 311.1 Vacant Premises
Section 311.1 — Vacant Premises. 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] 311.1.1 Vacant Lot Maintenance
Section 311.1.1 — Vacant Lot 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] 311.2 Removal of combustibles
Section 311.2 — Removal of combustibles. 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] 311.3 Fire protection systems
Section 311.3 — 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] 311.4 Fire separation
Section 311.4 — Fire separation. 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] 311.5 Placards
Section 311.5 — Placards. 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] 312.1 Vehicle impact protection
Section 312.1 — Vehicle impact 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] 312.2 Bollard construction
Section 312.2 — Bollard 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] 313.1 Fueled equipment in buildings
Section 313.1 — Fueled equipment in buildings. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 313.2 Removal of fuel
Section 313.2 — Removal of fuel. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 314.1 Indoor displays general
Section 314.1 — Indoor displays 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] 314.2 Fixtures and displays blocking exits
Section 314.2 — Fixtures and displays blocking exits. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 314.3 Highly combustible goods
Section 314.3 — Highly combustible goods. 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] 314.4 Outdoor displays
Section 314.4 — Outdoor displays. 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] 315.1 General Storage - Fire Safety
Section 315.1 — General Storage - 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] 315.1.1 General Storage Requirements
Section 315.1.1 — General Storage 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] 315.2 Storage in exits
Section 315.2 — Storage in exits. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 315.3 Outside Storage
Section 315.3 — Outside Storage. 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] 315.3.1 Storage near electrical panels
Section 315.3.1 — Storage near electrical panels. 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] 315.4 Outside storage
Section 315.4 — Outside storage. 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] 315.5 Attic storage
Section 315.5 — Attic storage. 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.