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Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
Occupancy Classification and Use
Chapter 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use
Chapter 5
General Building Heights and Areas
Chapter 6
Types of Construction
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 8
Interior Finishes
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 11
Accessibility
Chapter 12
Interior Environment
Chapter 13
Energy Efficiency
Chapter 14
Exterior Walls
Chapter 15
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Chapter 16
Structural Design
Chapter 17
Special Inspections and Tests
Chapter 18
Soils and Foundations
Chapter 19
Concrete
Chapter 20
Aluminum
Chapter 21
Masonry
Chapter 22
Steel
Chapter 23
Wood
Chapter 24
Glass and Glazing
Chapter 25
Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and Plaster
Chapter 26
Plastic
Chapter 27
Electrical
Chapter 28
Mechanical Systems
Chapter 29
Plumbing Systems
Chapter 30
Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 31
Special Construction
Chapter 32
Encroachments Into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33
Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34
Existing Buildings and Structures
Chapter 35
Referenced Standards
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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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[F] 903.4 Sprinkler System Supervision and Alarms

Section 903.4Sprinkler 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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[F] 905.3.2 Building Area

Section 905.3.2Building 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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.