Fire Code

Fire Code

US National Fire Code Standard and International Fire Code

For Safe Dux's Carolina Offices: North Carolina and South Carolina fire codes are based on International Fire Code.

North Carolina follows the 2015 Version, and as of January 1, 2023

South Carolina follows the 2021 version (see below under International Fire Code)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.

Learn more about NFPA codes and standards.

International Fire Code (IFC)

IFC establishes the minimum requirements for fire prevention and fire protection systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new system designs

Learn more about IFC codes.