2012 International Fire Code Adopted as the minimum fire safety standard by the State of Wyoming City of Sheridan must adopt the minimum standard to retain local authority. City of Sheridan has held local code enforcement authority since 1989

2012 International Fire Code All construction requirements for existing buildings have been consolidated in Chapter 11 All construction requirements for existing buildings have been consolidated in Chapter 11 Other building maintenance requirements are in spread throughout the code Other building maintenance requirements are in spread throughout the code

2012 International Fire Code IFC Emergency responder radio coverage IFC Emergency responder radio coverage –Requires existing building to provide equipment necessary to allow fire and other emergency services to communicate when inside the building

2012 International Fire Code IFC Elevator operation IFC Elevator operation –Requires elevators that travel more than 25 feet, (3 floors) to be equipped with emergency operation. Firefighter phase 1 and 2

2012 International Fire Code IFC Fire alarm systems IFC Fire alarm systems –A fire alarm system shall be installed in all Educational occupancies over 1000 ft² or has an occupant load of 50 or more –A fire alarm system shall be installed in all motels more than 1 story, apartments more than 2 stories, boarding houses, and assisted living facilities

2012 International Fire Code IFC Single- and multi-station smoke alarms IFC Single- and multi-station smoke alarms –Single station smoke alarms are required in all residential occupancies

2012 International Fire Code IFC Carbon Monoxide Alarms IFC Carbon Monoxide Alarms –All residential occupancies are required to have carbon monoxide alarms –At least one detector on each floor level Exception: Buildings with no fuel burning appliances and no attached garage Exception: Buildings with no fuel burning appliances and no attached garage

2012 International Fire Code IFC Exit lights and emergency lighting IFC Exit lights and emergency lighting –Exit lights with battery backup and emergency egress lighting is required for Retail stores over 3000 ft² or more than 1 story Retail stores over 3000 ft² or more than 1 story Assembly occupancies with an occupant load over 50 Assembly occupancies with an occupant load over 50 Motels and hotels over 1 story Motels and hotels over 1 story

2012 International Fire Code IFC Fire escape stairs IFC Fire escape stairs –Fire escape stair assemblies are required to be inspected for structural adequacy by a licensed engineer every 5 years.

2012 International Fire Code IFC Emergency lighting equipment IFC Emergency lighting equipment –Building owners are required conduct monthly and annual tests of the emergency lighting equipment and keep records for 3 years.

2012 International Fire Code IFC Standardized fire service elevator keys IFC Standardized fire service elevator keys –Building owners are required to modify their elevator controls to accept a standard elevator key that activates the fire service function

2012 International Fire Code IFC Maintenance IFC Maintenance –Requires the building owner to conduct annual inspection of fire and smoke rated building components. (Walls, doors, dampers, etc.) Owner shall cause any discrepancies to be repaired

2012 International Fire Code IFC Chapter 8 Interior finish IFC Chapter 8 Interior finish –Table provides detailed requirements for the flame resistance of wall, ceiling and floor coverings for all buildings. Any new materials introduced to existing buildings must meet these requirements.

2012 International Fire Code All other fire and life safety maintenance requirements apply All other fire and life safety maintenance requirements apply –Electrical safety –Storage of combustible materials –Maintenance of egress paths –Portable fire extinguishers –Address –Annual inspections of fire sprinkler and alarm systems