2018 International Fire Code (IFC) /International Residential Code (IRC) – Fire Prevention – Fire TAC

IRC- Code Change No.	IRC-
Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC – Fire TAC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FBC and 2018 IRC.	Staff comments	
					
F3-16 Part II	IRC: 202	Adds new definitions for “Carbon Monoxide Alarm” and “Carbon Monoxide Detectors” to provide definitions for terms that are used in section 915.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change provides consistency between federal guidelines and the definition within the code.	This change is not similar to that of the FRC. The FRC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  

RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

	

	

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F85-16 Part II	IRC: R324.6, R324.6 (New), R324.6.1, R324.6.1 (New), R324.6.2 (New), R324.6.2.1 (New).	Adds new section R324.6 “Roof access and pathways,” adds new section R324.6.1 “Pathways,” 
adds new section R324.6.2 “Setback at ridge,” adds new section R324.6.2.1 “Alternative setback at ridge,” revises section R324.7 “Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems,” and R324.7.1 “Fire separation distances” to clarify certain constraints on photovoltaic system placement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal seeks to codify certain constraints on photovoltaic system placement, and therefore in some cases constraints on system size based on fit. These requirements are often found in other codes or policies. While system economics can be impacted, the cost of construction will not increase.	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC	
	
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

	

	

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F87-16 Part II	IRC: 324.7.2.6 (New)	Adds new section R324.7.2.6 “Emergency escape and rescue opening” to provides necessary pathway provisions at emergency escape and rescue openings. This proposal was approved as modified.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The installation of PV panels is optional and is not required by the IRC, IBC, IFC, or NFPA 70.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC and 2018 IRC	
	
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

	

	

 Overlapping provisions