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CODE INFORMATION SHEETS

The requirements in the codes can sometimes be daunting for the average person. The purpose of the Code Information Sheets and the Fire Safety Flyers are to provide a variety of fire safety prevention information and details of the code requirements for the owners of public buildings and businesses to make it easier for them to perform the proper repairs to bring the building into compliance.

While the Department relies on a consistent set of standards and adopts national codes, there are many different classifications within these codes as well as many unique situations. Specific questions should be directed to your local regional office.


GENERAL CODE INFORMATION
(By Occupancy Type)

APARTMENTS (Group R2) CARNIVALS, FESTIVALS & FAIRS
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AREAS


CODE INFORMATION SHEETS
(Details by Item)

BARBECUE GRILLS KEY BOX SYSTEMS
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLATION CHART REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANTS AT SELF-SERVICE GASOLINE STATIONS
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIREMENTS FOR GUARDS
CHIMNEY AND WOOD STOVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR HAND RAILS
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE AND REFUSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STAIRS
EGRESS / RESCUE WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOW WELLS
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ROADS RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTORS
FIRE DEPARTMENT RURAL WATER SUPPLY SEASONAL DECORATIONS AND CHRISTMAS TREES
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION CHART
FIRE WATCH REQUIREMENTS TAMPERING WITH SMOKE DETECTORS
HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TRUSS SIGNAGE


BUILDING CODE AND PLAN REVIEW INFORMATION

MINIMUM DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANS
SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION, APPEARANCE, AND DEMOLITION OPERATIONS
PLANNED BUILDING GROUPS
 


ELECTRICAL CODE INFORMATION SHEETS

ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS OF GFIs
REQUIREMENTS OF ARC FAULT PROTECTION
 


FIRE SAFETY FLYERS

FARM FIRE SAFETY FIREWORKS SAFETY
FIRE SAFETY FOR THE RURAL HOMEOWNER HOME OXYGEN SAFETY
FIRE SAFE CIGARETTES NOVELTY LIGHTERS AND MATCHES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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