The newly updated 2012 International Fire Code is essential for fire safety in new and existing buildings

• Complete reformatting into eight different parts that correlate to a specific area of regulation.
• Revised definitions for health, day and ambulatory care occupancies clarify how they are classified.
• New requirements for photovoltalic solar cells on roofs will help ensure safe fire fighting operations.
• Mass notification fire alarm systems with text displays and captions are now required in Group A stadiums and grandstands with an occupant load of 15,000 or more.
• The automatic sprinkler protection requirements for manufacturing, display and storage of upholstered furniture were clarified.
• Portable fire extinguishers are now required in Group A, B, and E occupancies regardless of automatic sprinkler system protection.
• Requirements for dry cleaning plants using Class III-A and III-B combustible liquids were relaxed.
• New provisions in the semiconductor fabrication facility requirements address sub-atmospheric pressure gas systems.
• Dust deflagration hazards must be reviewed, analyzed and engineering or administrative controls are now required to be documented and implemented in the IFC hazardous material provisions.
• Code text addressing automated LP-Gas cylinder exchange cabinets was added.