Matching Pairs 2018 IFC Parts and ChaptersOnline version Before applying the requirements of the IFC it is beneficial to understand its arrangement and format. The IFC, like other codes published by the International Code Council, is arranged and organized to follow sequential steps that generally occur during a plan review or inspection. The IFC is organized into seven parts. Each part represents a broad subject matter and includes the chapters that logically fit under the subject matterf each part. Match the subject matter to the part it would be found in. by Suzanne Freeman 1 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 2 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 Administrative and definitions General safety provisions 1 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 2 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 3 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 General safety provisions Building and equipment design features Administrative and definitions 1 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 2 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 3 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 4 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 Special occupancies and operations Building and equipment design features Administrative and definitions General safety provisions 1 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 2 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 3 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 4 Part V—Chapters 50, 51 and 53 through 67 Hazardous materials Special occupancies and operations Building and equipment design features Administrative and definitions 1 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 2 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 3 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 4 Part V—Chapters 50, 51 and 53 through 67 Building and equipment design features Special occupancies and operations Hazardous materials General safety provisions 1 Chapter 1 2 Chapter 3 3 Chapter 2 4 Chapter 4 Emergency Preparedness Scope and Administration Definitions General Requirements 1 Chapter 3 2 Chapter 4 3 Chapter 2 4 Chapter 1 Scope and Administration Emergency Preparedness General Requirements Definitions 1 Chapter 7 2 Chapter 6 3 Chapter 8 4 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features Building Services & Systems Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Fire & Smoke Protection Features 1 Chapter 9 2 Chapter 10 3 Chapter 8 4 Chapter 11 Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Means of Egress Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings 1 Chapter 2 2 Chapter 5 3 Chapter 1 4 Chapter 9 5 Chapter 4 6 Chapter 10 7 Chapter 6 8 Chapter 11 9 Chapter 8 10 Chapter 3 11 Chapter 7 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Fire & Smoke Protection Features Scope and Administration Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings Building Services & Systems Means of Egress Definitions Fire Service Features Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Emergency Preparedness General Requirements