2012 International Fire Codes

2012 International Fire Code in Soft-Cover or Loose-Leaf Format
Complete IFC Fire Code in Soft-cover or Loose-leaf
The 2012 International Fire Code contains regulations to safeguard life and property from fires and explosion hazards. Topics include general precautions, emergency planning and preparedness, fire department access and water supplies, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special hazards, and the storage and use of hazardous materials.

Now in its fifth edition, key changes to the IFC include:

• Complete reformatting into eight different parts that correlate to a specific area of regulation.
• Revised definitions for health, day and ambulatory care occupancies clarify how they are classified.
• New requirements for photovoltaic solar cells on roofs will help ensure safe fire fighting operations.
• Mass notification fire alarm systems with text displays and captions are now required in Group A stadiums and grandstands with an occupant load of 15,000 or more.
• The automatic sprinkler protection requirements for manufacturing, display and storage of upholstered furniture were clarified.
• Portable fire extinguishers are now required in Group A, B, and E occupancies regardless of automatic sprinkler system protection.
• Requirements for dry cleaning plants using Class III-A and III-B combustible liquids were relaxed.
• New provisions in the semiconductor fabrication facility requirements address sub-atmospheric pressure gas systems.
• Dust deflagration hazards must be reviewed, analyzed and engineering or administrative controls are now required to be documented and implemented in the IFC hazardous material provisions.
• Code text addressing automated LP-Gas cylinder exchange cabinets was added.

Tabs for the 2012 International Fire Code

TURBO TABS for the 2012 IFC Code - for Soft-Cover or Loose-Leaf
Tabs for 2012 International Fire Code in Soft-cover or Loose-leaf

Flip through the 2012 International Fire Code and find frequently used sections fast! You'll be surprised how easy it is to find what you are looking for. These tabs were created by industry experts who carefully identified the most referenced sections in the code.

Soft Cover Tabs Contain:
Clear plastic, self-adhesive tabs that have the key sections of the code printed on them in an easy-to-read format. The soft cover tabs can also be used in the 2012 I-Code Commentary series.

Loose Leaf Tabs Contain:
Full-page inserts tabs that have the key code sections printed on them in an easy-to-read format.
 

2012 International Fire Code - CD-ROM

2012 International Fire Code - I-Quest Format - CD-ROM
Complete IRC Fire Code in I-Quest Format with Advanced Search for Windows
This powerful tool contains the complete searchable text of the 2012 International Fire Code. I-Quest's Folio® search engine allows you to:

• Enjoy multiple search capabilities
• Utilize hyperlinks to sections and tables within each code
• Copy and paste text, figures, and tables
• Highlight and bookmark frequently used sections
• Add your own searchable notes to text or hide them
• Use the "Update" feature to keep your code current and receive updates of subsequent printings
• Not MAC-compatible

Bonus material included! Helpful resources such as: excerpts from code references, historical background on code changes, informative articles from ICC's Building Safety Journal, Internet links to many useful tools, and much more.

2012 International Fire Code - PDF Format - CD-ROM
Complete IRC Fire Code in PDF Format with Search for MAC or Windows
Search easily through the complete text of the code in PDF format using Adobe® Reader® version 8.0 or later. View all of the text, illustrations, figures, equations, tables and margin rulings.

• Copy and paste text, figures, and tables
• Use the "Update" feature to keep your code current and receive updates of subsequent printings
• Mac and Windows® compatible

All PDF CDs are protected from duplication by protected PDF® and requires Adobe® Reader® 8.0 or later. The customer is required to login to ICC's secure server and register their copy. They will be able to install this software no more than the number of seats purchased as provided in the license agreement. Use in a local area network or other network is not permitted.

Bonus material included! Helpful resources such as: excerpts from code references, historical background on code changes, informative articles from ICC's Building Safety Journal, Internet links to many useful tools, and much more.

2012 International Fire Code Related Books

2012 International Code Interpretations
Past Committee Interpretations of the Major Parts of the 2012 International Codes
The 2012 International Code Interpretation book contains past committee interpretations on the Building, Residential, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Existing Building and Energy Conservation Codes. The interpretations have been edited for applicability to the 2012 International Codes. To easily find an interpretation, the book is organized by code and code section. For convenience, the 2012 text from the applicable International Code is included.

Significant Changes to the 2012 International Fire Code
Learn The Most Important Changes to the 2012 International Fire Code
Significant Changes to the International Fire Code®, 2012 Edition analyzes approximately 90 new or revised provisions in the 2012 IFC®. These requirements cover a broad range of subjects, including construction requirements for ambulatory health care occupancies, emergency responder radio coverage, fire protection system requirements for educational occupancies, fire service access elevators, building means of egress, hazardous materials, and more. Each change analysis contains the affected code sections and includes information to help identify if the text is new language, a modification of existing language, or if text has been deleted. The changes are also listed alongside illustrations or concrete examples, in an effort to bring the technical jargon of the code into a real-world setting..