Codes & Standards

Overview

Effective as of January 2019, the Fire District has adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC), and the associated standards.  Soon to be effective January 1st, 2026, will be the adoption of the 2024 IFC and IWUIC. 

Additionally, the District adopts the latest editions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.  

Codes and Standards

Below is a general list of codes, standards, statutes, and specifications pertaining to this Fire District: 

• ICC Fire Code
  • Adoption of the Fire Code (Resolution 18-1) 
    • 2018 Fire Code
  • Upcoming Adoption of the 2024 Fire Code
    
    • 2024 Fire Code
• ICC Wildland-Urban Interface Code
  • Adoption of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Resolution 18-2)
    • 2018 Wildland Urban Interface Code 
  • Upcoming Adoption of the 2024 Wildland-Urban Interface Code
    • 2024 Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Nevada State Fire Marshal Statutes and Administrative Code  
  • NRS  
  • NAC 
• National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards (NFPA)
• Anti-Freeze Solutions for Sprinkler Systems
• Gas Meter Shed Specifications 
•  IVGID Underground Water Supply Specifications  
•  IVGID Fire Hydrant Specification 

In addition, below are some links to some helpful guides: 

• Protect Your Property From Fire brochure 
• Staying Safe In Your Home or Rental Property
• Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide 
• Tahoe Living with Fire