IFC 2021 · Model

Chapter 3: General Precautions Against Fire

63 sections in this chapter of the IFC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

301.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the occupancy and maintenance of all structures and premises for precautions against fire and the spread of fire and general requirements of fire safety.

  1. 301.1Scope
  2. 301.2Permits
  3. 302.1Definitions
  4. 303.1Transporting
  5. 303.2Location
  6. 303.3Location of fuel containers
  7. 303.4Attendant
  8. 304.1Waste accumulation prohibited
  9. 304.1.1Waste material
  10. 304.1.2Vegetation
  11. 304.2Storage
  12. 304.3Containers
  13. 304.3.1Spontaneous ignition
  14. 304.3.2Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet
  15. 305.1Clearance from ignition sources
  16. 305.2Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources
  17. 305.3Open-flame warning devices
  18. 305.4Deliberate or negligent burning
  19. 306.1Motion picture projection rooms
  20. 306.2Motion Picture Projection Rooms
  21. 307.1General
  22. 307.1.1Prohibited open burning
  23. 307.2Permit required
  24. 307.3Extinguishment authority
  25. 307.4Location
  26. 307.4.1Bonfires
  27. 307.4.2Recreational fires
  28. 307.4.3Portable outdoor fireplaces
  29. 307.5Recreational Fires
  30. 308.1General
  31. 308.1.1Where prohibited
  32. 308.1.2Throwing or placing sources of ignition
  33. 308.1.4Open-Flame Cooking
  34. 308.1.6Open-flame devices
  35. 308.2Permits required
  36. 308.3Group A occupancies
  37. 308.3.1Open-flame decorative devices
  38. 309.1General
  39. 309.2Powered Industrial Trucks
  40. 310.1General
  41. 310.2Prohibited areas
  42. 310.3“No Smoking” signs
  43. 310.4Smoking materials
  44. 311.1General
  45. 311.1.1Abandoned premises
  46. 311.2Safeguarding vacant premises
  47. 311.3Removal of combustibles
  48. 311.4Removal of hazardous materials
  49. 311.5Placards
  50. 312.1Vehicle impact protection
  51. 312.2Posts
  52. 313.1General
  53. 313.2Group R occupancies
  54. 314.1Indoor displays general
  55. 314.2Fixtures and displays
  56. 314.3Highly combustible goods
  57. 314.4Vehicles
  58. 315.1General
  59. 315.2Storage in exits
  60. 315.3Storage in buildings
  61. + 3 more sections

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