The 2000 International Fire Code covers a wide range of topics, including fire department access, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire and explosion hazards safety, hazardous materials storage and use, provisions to protect and assist first responders, industrial processes, and fire-safety requirements for new and existing buildings and premises. The IFC can be coordinated with the International Building Code and International Mechanical Code, and also references national standards. 349 pp.

Contents Include:

• General Precautions
• Emergency Planning
• Fire Service Features
• Building Services And Systems
• Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
• Means Of Egress
• Safety During Construction & Demolition
• Flammable Finishes
• High Piled Combustible Storage
• Explosives And Fireworks
• Flammable And Combustible Liquids
• Welding
• Flammable Gases and Solids
• Toxic Materials
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases