ID Insurance Bulletin 20-14
Adoption of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code
State of Idaho
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
BRAD LITTLE
Governor
DIVISION OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
700 West State Street, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0043
Phone (208)334-4370
Fax (208)334-4375
Website: https://doi.idaho.gov
DEAN L. CAMERON
Director
KNUTE C. SANDAHL
State Fire Marshal
Equal Opportunity Employer
BULLETIN NO 20-14
DATE:
November 4, 2020
TO:
All Fire Chiefs
All Fire Code Officials
Fire Protection Contractors
FROM:
Knute C. Sandahl, State Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:
Adoption of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code
Effective January 1, 2021, the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s office intends to adopt the 2018
edition of the International Fire Code. The adoption of the International Fire Code is the agency
interpretation of existing law and is authorized by Section 41-254, Idaho Code.
This adoption retains all previously accepted exceptions or amendments. Amendments to the
code are specified in the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA) 18.08.01, which include:
• 020. Sky Lanterns
• 021. Driveways
• 027. Fire Extinguishing Systems
• 031. Explosives and Fireworks
This adoption coincides with the adoption of the International Building and Residential Codes
administered by the Idaho Division of Building Safety. Included in this adoption are appendices
B, C, D, E, and F as required by the code. Appendix B details the requirements for fire flow, or
water supply, for buildings. Appendix C provides the requirements for fire hydrant locations and
distribution. Appendix D outlines the requirements and design for fire apparatus access roads.
Appendix E & F provide information and explanation to clarify hazard categories and
classifications outlined in Chapter 50 of the code and National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 704.
The NFPA referenced standards identified in Chapter 80 of the International Fire Code are
hereby adopted, as indicated below. These referenced standards provide additional detailed
information on construction, installation, and maintenance for specific fire protection measures
that complement the International Fire Code.
2
NFPA
Standard
Year
Edition
NFPA
Standard
Year
Edition
NFPA
Standard
Year
Edition
NFPA
Standard
Year
Edition
2
2020
34
2018
120
2020
505
2018
4
2015
40
2019
160
2016
652
2019
10
2018
45
2019
170
2018
654
2020
11
2016
51
2018
204
2018
655
2017
12
2018
52
2019
211
2019
664
2020
12A
2018
55
2020
241
2019
701
2019
13
2019
56
2020
253
2015
703
2018
13D
2019
58
2020
260
2019
704
2017
13R
2019
59A
2019
261
2018
720
2015
14
2019
61
2020
265
2019
750
2019
15
2017
69
2019
286
2019
853
2020
16
2019
70
2020
289
2019
914
2019
17
2017
72
2019
303
2016
1122
2018
17A
2017
80
2019
318
2018
1123
2018
20
2019
85
2019
326
2020
1124
2017
24
2019
86
2019
385
2017
1125
2017
25
2020
92
2018
400
2019
1126
2021
30
2018
96
2017
407
2017
1127
2018
30A
2018
99
2018
409
2016
1221
2019
30B
2019
101
2018
410
2020
2001
2018
31
2020
105
2019
484
2019
2010
2020
32
2016
110
2019
495
2018
33
2018
111
2019
498
2018
The fire code establishes the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized
good practices for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the
hazards of fire, explosions or other dangerous conditions in both new and existing buildings,
structures and premises. In addition, the code provides a reasonable level of safety to fire
fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
For information concerning this bulletin, please contact:
Knute C. Sandahl, State Fire Marshal
700 W. State Street, 3rd Floor
Boise, Idaho 83720
(208) 334-4370