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INTERNATIONALFIRECODE
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INTERNATIONAL FIRECODE
ISBN: 978-1-959851-66-0 (soft-cover edition)ISBN: 978-1-959851-67-7 (lo0se-leaf edition)ISBN: 978-1-959851-68-4 (PDF download)
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NEWDESIGNFORTHE2024INTERNATIONALCODES
digital transformation strategy of the International Code Council(Icc°)to improve the user experience.The The 2024 International Codes (1-Codesa) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of theresulting product better aligns the print and PDF versions of the I-Codes with the ICC's Digital Codes content.
The changes promoting a cleaner more modern look and enhancing readability and sustainability include:
More information can be found at /design-updates.
PREFACE
FORMATTING CHANGES TO THE 2024INTERNATIONAL CODES
egyof theIntenationalCodeCouncil(CCtomprovetheuserexperienceTheresultingroductbetteralignstheprintandPF The 2024 Intermational Codes*(1-Codes*) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of the digital transformation strat-versions of the I-Codes with the ICC's Digital Code content. Additional information can be found at /design-updates.
Replacement of Marginal Markings with QR Codes
Through 2021 print editions of theI-Codesidentified technical changes from priorcode cycles withmarginal markings [solid vertical lines for new text deletion arrows () asterisks forrelocations (*).The 2024-Code print editions replace the marginal markingswith QR codes to identify code changes more precisely.
A QR code is placed at thebeginning of any setion that has undergone technical revision.If there isno QR code there arenotechnical changes to that section.
the 2021 IFC. Note that the change may occur in the main section or in one or more subsections of the main section. Inthe following example from the 2024 IntermotionolFire Code (IFC*) a QR code indicatesthere are changes to Section 101 from
SECTION 101SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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To seethecodechangestheuserneed only scantheRcode witha smart device.If scanning aQRcode isnot anoption changesple °qr./°). Those viewing the code book via PDF can click on the QR code.
All methods taketheuserto theappropriate section onICC'sDigitalCodes website where technical changesfrom the priorcylecan be viewed.Digital Codes Premium subscribers who are logged in will be automatically directed to the Premium view.All other users will be directed to the Digital Codes Basic free view. Both views show new code language in blue text along with deletionarrows for deleted text and relocation markers for relocated text.
Digital Codes Premium offers additional ways to enhance code pliance research including revision histories mentary bycode experts and an advanced search function. A fullis of features can be found at codes./premium-features.
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ABOUTTHEI-CODES
health safety and welfare; that donot unnecessarily ncrease construction costs; that donot restrict the use of newmaterials prod The 20241-Codespublished by theICC are15fully patibletitlesintended to establish provisions that adequately protectpublicucts or methods of construction; and that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials products ormethods of construction.
The I-Codes are updated on a 3-year cycle to allow for new construction methods and technologies to be incorporated into thewhere the proposed materials designs ormethods ply with the intent of the provisions of the code.
The I-Codes are used as the basis of laws and regulations in munities across the US and in other countries. They are also usedin a variety of nonregulatory settings including:
Voluntary pliance programs.The insurance industry.•Certification and credentialing for building design construction and safety professionals.
