Fill in the Blanks Effective Use of the 2021 IFCOnline version EFFECTIVE USE OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE paragraph 1 by Suzanne Freeman 1 minimum model existing IFC The International Fire Code ( ) is a code that regulates fire safety requirements for new and buildings , facilities , storage and processes . 2 existing fire prevention life hazardous The IFC addresses fire , protection , safety and safe storage and use of materials in new and buildings , facilities and processes . 3 sites all total outdoors controlling The IFC provides a approach of hazards in buildings and , regardless of the hazard being indoors or . 4 document design IFC The is a . 5 site water supply constructs fighting Before one a building , the construction must be provided with an adequate for fire - operations . 6 building site responders medical natural access Before one constructs a , the must be provided with a means of building for emergency in the event of a emergency , fire or or technological disaster . 7 hazards within occupancy regulates Depending on the building's and uses , the IFC the various that may be housed the building . 8 flammable refrigeration storage fueling hazardous use The IFC regulates hazards including systems , application of finishes , of motor vehicles , high - piled combustible and the storage and of materials . 9 discharge requirements limit minimum damage explosion The IFC sets forth for these and other hazards and contains requirements to the to a building and its contents as the result of a fire , or unauthorized hazardous material . 10 occupants responders life maintaining emergency minimum The IFC sets forth requirements for these and other hazards and contains requirements for the safety of building , and the protection of .