ICC F2 cheat sheet

The fire code official is authorized to enforce the code, issue permits, conduct inspections, and order correction of hazardous conditions.

Permits are required for operations such as open burning, fireworks, flammable liquid storage, and installation of fire protection systems.

Inspections may be conducted at reasonable times; if entry is refused, the official may seek an inspection warrant.

Notices of violation must specify the code section violated, the corrective action required, and a compliance deadline.

Stop-work orders may be issued when work is proceeding without a required permit or in violation of approved plans.

Appeals of fire code official decisions are typically filed with the board of appeals within a specified time (e.g., 30 days).

Penalties for violations may include fines, imprisonment, or both, and each day of violation may be a separate offense.

The fire code official may require submission of construction documents and calculations for review before issuing a permit.

Combustible waste must be stored in approved containers and removed from the premises at frequent intervals.

Open flames, smoking, and hot work are prohibited in areas where flammable vapors or dusts may be present.

Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads must be maintained clear and marked; parking is prohibited.

Exit signs must be illuminated and visible; emergency lighting must provide illumination for at least 90 minutes.

Fire hydrants must be accessible and maintained; a clear space of at least 3 feet (914 mm) must be provided around them.

Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in approved containers and cabinets, with limits on quantities per control area.

Combustible decorations in means of egress are limited to 10% of wall area unless sprinklered, and must not obstruct exits.

Type I construction is noncombustible with high fire-resistance ratings (e.g., 2-hour structural frame).

Type V construction is wood-frame; allowable heights and areas are the most restrictive.

Fire walls must have a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 hours and extend from foundation to roof.

Fire barriers separating occupancy types typically require a 1-hour or 2-hour rating depending on occupancy.

Opening protectives (fire doors, fire windows) must have a fire-protection rating corresponding to the wall rating.

Fireblocking is required in concealed spaces to inhibit the spread of fire; draftstopping is required in floor/ceiling assemblies.

The allowable area of a building may be increased with sprinklers, frontage, and separation distances per code formulas.

Automatic sprinkler systems must be designed to provide a minimum density (gpm/ft²) over a specified area of operation.

Sprinkler systems require a water supply with adequate pressure and duration; fire flow requirements are based on building size and occupancy.

Standpipe systems are required in buildings where the highest floor is more than 30 feet above fire department access.

Fire alarm systems must be monitored by an approved supervising station or provide equivalent protection.

Portable fire extinguishers must be selected based on the hazard class (A, B, C, D, K) and located within specified travel distances.

Hazardous materials storage limits are based on the material's physical state, flash point, and toxicity, and are tabulated by control area.

Sprinkler system control valves must be supervised and clearly identified; main drain tests verify water supply adequacy.

The means of egress consists of three parts: exit access, exit, and exit discharge.

The required number of exits is at least two for most occupancies; one exit is allowed for small spaces with limited occupant load and travel distance.

Travel distance to an exit is limited (e.g., 200 feet for unsprinklered business occupancies) and may be increased with sprinklers.

The common path of egress travel is limited to 75 feet for unsprinklered spaces, 100 feet for sprinklered spaces (typical).

Exit width is determined by occupant load multiplied by a factor (e.g., 0.2 inches per person for level components).

Exit doors must swing in the direction of egress travel when serving an occupant load of 50 or more.

Interior finish is classified by flame spread index: Class A (0-25), Class B (26-75), Class C (76-200).

Exit access corridors in sprinklered buildings may use Class B or C finishes, but Class A is required in exits.