FireCodes AI covers the major fire code and building codes used across the United States — including adopted codes across organizations such as NFPA, ICC (IBC and IFC), and more. Use the Multi Book feature to search across multiple code books at once and get cited answers with exact code text.
Each code family serves a specific purpose in fire protection and building safety. Select the adopted codes you need to explore their coverage within FireCodes AI, or use the Multi Book feature to search across multiple adopted codes at once.
NFPA — The National Fire Protection Association publishes consensus standards used for the design and installation of fire protection systems, such as sprinkler systems (NFPA 13), fire alarms (NFPA 72), and life safety (NFPA 101). These standards are widely adopted and enforced through building and fire codes.
ICC (Organization) — The International Code Council publishes the model codes used by jurisdictions, including the IBC and IFC. ICC is the publisher; the enforceable documents are the codes themselves.
IBC — International Building Code. Published by ICC, the IBC covers building construction, fire-resistance ratings, means of egress, occupancy classifications, and when fire protection systems are required.
IFC — International Fire Code. Also published by ICC, the IFC focuses on fire prevention, fire department access, hazardous materials, operational requirements, and maintenance of fire protection systems in new and existing buildings.
UFC — Unified Facilities Criteria. Published by the U.S. Department of Defense, UFC codes govern the design and construction of military and government facilities and incorporate fire protection and life safety requirements applicable to federal projects.
Fire code editions vary by state. FireCodes AI includes state-adopted codes and the NFPA standards referenced by those codes, so you can research the specific requirements that apply in your jurisdiction.
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.
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.
FireCodes AI's Multi-Book feature lets you search across multiple codes at once. This is especially useful when a question crosses documents — for example, checking IBC requirements for when sprinklers are required and then going directly to NFPA 13 for how the system must be designed, or reviewing both the IBC and IFC for occupancy and fire protection requirements.
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