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New York City Adopts, Implements International Fire Code

On July 1, New York City introduced the first comprehensive change to its fire code in nearly 100 years. The city will adopt a regulation thousands of other United States' jurisdictions have already implemented, the International Fire Code (IFC).

Aimed at significantly improving the safety of residents and emergency personnel, the code addresses emergency preparedness, fire safety, fire prevention, permitting and inspection of building safety systems. The IFC will complement the recently updated construction codes, which are also aimed at limited danger to first responders and first preventers.

The International Code Council's CEO Rick Weiland said, "Statewide adoption of building and residential codes benefits homeowners, builders and government by reducing the harm, destruction and cost caused by accidents and natural disasters."

The International Fire Code is aimed at significantly improving the safety of residents and emergency personnel.