The International Fire Code (IFC) establishes minimum requirements for fire prevention and fireprotection systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broadbasedprinciples that make possible the use of new materials and new system designs. This 2018edition is fully compatible with all of the International Codes (I-Codes) published by the InternationalCode Council (ICC), including the International Building Code, International Energy ConservationCode, International Existing Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, InternationalGreen Construction Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, InternationalPrivate Sewage Disposal Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International ResidentialCode, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Wildland-Urban InterfaceCode, International Zoning Code and International Code Council Performance Code.