IFC 2021 · Model

Chapter 5: Fire Service Features

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

501.1 Fire Service Features - General Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter.

  1. 501.1Fire Service Features - General
  2. 501.2Fire Service Access Buildings
  3. 501.3Construction documents
  4. 502.1Definitions
  5. 503.1Fire Apparatus Access Roads
  6. 503.1.1Buildings and facilities
  7. 503.1.2Additional access
  8. 503.1.3High-piled storage
  9. 503.2Specifications
  10. 503.2.1Dimensions
  11. 503.2.2Authority
  12. 503.2.3Surface
  13. 503.2.4Turning Radius
  14. 503.2.5Dead ends
  15. 503.3Marking
  16. 503.4Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads
  17. 503.5Required gates or barricades
  18. 503.6Security Gates
  19. 504.1Required access
  20. 504.2Maintenance of exterior doors and openings
  21. 504.3Stairway access to roof
  22. 505.1Address identification
  23. 505.2Street or road signs
  24. 506.1Where required
  25. 506.1.1Locks
  26. 506.2Key box maintenance
  27. 507.1Required water supply
  28. 507.2Type of water supply
  29. 507.2.1Fire Flow Requirements
  30. 507.3Fire flow
  31. 507.4Water supply test
  32. 507.5Fire hydrant systems
  33. 507.5.1Where required
  34. 507.5.2Inspection, testing and maintenance
  35. 507.5.3Private Fire Service Mains
  36. 507.5.4Obstruction
  37. 507.5.5Clear space around hydrants
  38. 507.5.6Physical protection
  39. 508.1General
  40. 508.1.1Fire Command Center Requirements
  41. 508.1.2Separation
  42. 508.1.3Size
  43. 508.1.4Layout approval
  44. 509.1Identification
  45. 509.1.1Utility identification
  46. 510.1Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings
  47. 510.2Emergency responder communication coverage in existing buildings
  48. 510.3Permit required
  49. 510.4Technical requirements

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