State Adopted Codes

Why State Adoption Matters

Building and fire requirements are published as model codes and standards by organizations like NFPA and ICC (International Code Council). ICC publishes the IBC and IFC, while NFPA publishes standards such as NFPA 13, 72, and 101. These documents do not become enforceable until they are officially adopted by a state or local jurisdiction. Each state chooses which edition of each code to adopt, and the adopted edition may differ from the most recently published version.

This means the requirements for your project depend on where it is located. A project in California may be subject to different adopted editions than a project in Texas or New York. Researching the wrong edition can lead to compliance gaps.

How FireCodes AI Supports State-Adopted Editions

FireCodes AI lets you select your state within the chatbot. When you choose a state, the platform searches across the editions of the IBC, IFC, NFPA standards, and other adopted requirements applicable in that jurisdiction. This helps ensure the answers and citations you receive align with the codes in effect where your project is located.

• Select your state in the chatbot to filter by adopted editions
• Get cited answers referencing the editions that apply in your jurisdiction
• Verify answers in the References panel with verbatim text from the adopted edition
• Switch states to research requirements across different jurisdictions

Always Confirm Applicability

While FireCodes AI provides access to state-adopted editions, users should always confirm the applicable code edition and any local amendments with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Code adoption is an ongoing process, and project requirements may also be affected by local amendments, occupancy details, and site-specific conditions.