International Fire Code 2012 (International Code Council Series) - Softcover

International Code Council

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609830466 ISBN 13: 9781609830465

Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning), 2011

Synopsis

Get up-to-date on the critical regulations governing the safeguarding of life and property from all types of fire and explosion hazards with the 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SOFTBOUND VERSION. This newly updated resource is the ultimate reference guide for addressing fire safety in both new and existing buildings. Using prescriptive- and performance- based approaches, this guide includes coverage of general precautions against fire, emergency planning and preparedness, fire department access, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and hazardous materials storage and use.

About this title

Review:

New in the 2012 IFC®

Key changes include:

• Complete reformatting into eight different parts, each correlating to a specific area of regulation.


• New requirements for: photovoltaic solar cells on roofs; mass notification fire alarm systems in large stadiums; portable fire extinguishers in Group A, B, and E occupancies; sub-atmospheric gas systems; and automated LP-Gas cylinder exchange cabinets.


• Revised definitions for health, day, and ambulatory care occupancies.


• Clarified automatic sprinkler protection requirements for upholstered furniture.


• Revised requirements for specific dry cleaning plants.

About the Author:

ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from ICC.

About this edition

• Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1609830466
• ISBN 13: 9781609830465
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 508