How many states currently have a IFC record in this dataset?
40 US jurisdictions have a current record under the IFC identifier. This count describes the dataset and is not a legal conclusion about every local jurisdiction.
International Fire Code (IFC) State Adoption Reference
Review current International Fire Code adoption records across 40 US jurisdictions, with editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.
The table reports the latest active record per US jurisdiction in MeltPlan's source data. Confirm applicability with the authority having jurisdiction.
Current IFC records by state
| State | Base model code | Publisher | Effective | Adoption type | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jul 1, 2022 | Amended | Official source |
| Alaska | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Oct 28, 2022 | Custom | Official source |
| Arizona | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Arkansas | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2023 | Custom | Official source |
| California | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2026 | Custom | Official source |
| Colorado | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Connecticut | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Oct 1, 2022 | Custom | Official source |
| District of Columbia | 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | May 29, 2020 | Amended | Official source |
| Georgia | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2026 | Amended | Official source |
| Idaho | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| Illinois | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Indiana | 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Dec 1, 2014 | Amended | Official source |
| Iowa | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Sep 10, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Kansas | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Kentucky | 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2019 | Standard | Official source |
| Massachusetts | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Oct 11, 2024 | Standard | Official source |
| Michigan | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Apr 9, 2025 | Standard | Official source |
| Minnesota | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Mar 31, 2020 | Custom | Official source |
| Mississippi | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Missouri | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Montana | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jun 11, 2022 | Amended | Official source |
| Nevada | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| New Jersey | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Sep 6, 2022 | Standard | Official source |
| New Mexico | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Nov 1, 2022 | Amended | Official source |
| New York | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Dec 31, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| New York City | 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Apr 15, 2022 | Custom | Official source |
| North Carolina | 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2019 | Custom | Official source |
| North Dakota | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2024 | Amended | Official source |
| Ohio | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Sep 20, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Oklahoma | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Sep 14, 2021 | Custom | Official source |
| Oregon | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Oct 1, 2025 | Custom | Official source |
| Pennsylvania | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2026 | Standard | Official source |
| South Carolina | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 1, 2023 | Custom | Official source |
| South Dakota | 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Oct 17, 2016 | Amended | Official source |
| Tennessee | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Apr 17, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Texas | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Utah | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jul 1, 2023 | Amended | Official source |
| Virginia | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jan 18, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Washington | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Mar 15, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Wyoming | 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Jun 26, 2024 | Standard | Official source |
IFC adoption questions
Which IFC editions appear in the current records?
The edition years represented are 2024, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012. A project may be governed by a different edition because of local amendments or transition rules.
Does a IFC state record apply in every city or county?
Not necessarily. Home-rule authority, local amendments, project type, occupancy, and enforcement dates may change which requirements apply.
How should I verify a IFC adoption?
Open the official source where one is listed, then confirm the adopted edition, amendments, effective date, and project jurisdiction with the authority having jurisdiction.