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 I—Chapters 1 and 2 2 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 General safety provisions Administrative and definitions 1 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 2 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 3 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 Administrative and definitions General safety provisions Building and equipment design features 1 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 2 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 3 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 4 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 Special occupancies and operations Administrative and definitions Building and equipment design features General safety provisions 1 Part V—Chapters 50, 51 and 53 through 67 2 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 3 Part I—Chapters 1 and 2 4 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 Hazardous materials Special occupancies and operations Building and equipment design features Administrative and definitions 1 Part II—Chapters 3 and 4 2 Part V—Chapters 50, 51 and 53 through 67 3 Part IV—Chapters 20 through 39 4 Part III—Chapters 5 through 12 Hazardous materials Special occupancies and operations Building and equipment design features General safety provisions 1 Chapter 4 2 Chapter 2 3 Chapter 1 4 Chapter 3 Scope and Administration Definitions Emergency Preparedness General Requirements 1 Chapter 3 2 Chapter 2 3 Chapter 4 4 Chapter 1 General Requirements Definitions Scope and Administration Emergency Preparedness 1 Chapter 8 2 Chapter 6 3 Chapter 7 4 Chapter 5 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Fire Service Features Building Services & Systems Fire & Smoke Protection Features 1 Chapter 11 2 Chapter 9 3 Chapter 10 4 Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Means of Egress Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems 1 Chapter 11 2 Chapter 2 3 Chapter 6 4 Chapter 5 5 Chapter 7 6 Chapter 4 7 Chapter 1 8 Chapter 9 9 Chapter 8 10 Chapter 3 11 Chapter 10 Fire Service Features Scope and Administration Emergency Preparedness Definitions Building Services & Systems Means of Egress Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings General Requirements Fire & Smoke Protection Features Interior Finish, Decorative Materials, and Furnishings Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems