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City of Dallas Adoption of 2021 International Fire Code with Local Amendments

The Dallas City Council on January 11 approved adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments. The local amendments included many of the recommendations proposed by the North Central Texas Council of Government’s Regional Codes Coordinating Committee, on which the Dallas BA participates and presents the voice of the home building industry.

Dallas BA is awaiting final word as to when the new fire codes will be effective, but it is expected to be as early as Feb. 10.  That effective date could change to align with Dallas’ amending and adoption of other new construction codes including the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings.

Builders in Dallas should familiarize themselves with the new Dallas Fire Code in preparation.

Click Here to view the draft version of the Dallas Fire Code recently approved by City Council.