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