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In Georgetown, and throughout South Carolina, the International Fire Code, 2006 edition, is the currently enforced code.
The Code is intended to make sure all fire protection systems are maintained as they were designed. Such systems may include detection and suppression systems, but also include special fire rated walls and doors, which must remain in place for the duration of the building’s life.
The IFC is adopted by City Council as a City Ordinance each time the code is updated, which is about every three years. City Council has also enacted ordinances for fire safety beyond the Fire Prevention Code. These ordinances include requirements to maintain enough distance in front of a shopping center to allow a fire truck to gain access (also called a Fire Lane), and one of the first laws in South Carolina requiring a smoke detector in every home in the City. |