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Fire and Life Safety Regulations

Title 13 of the Alaska Administrative Code, Chapters 50 through 55, was adopted and amended to the 2006 International Building, Fire, and Mechanical Codes. This new code takes affect on September 13, 2007. Projects submitted after that date will be reviewed under the new code.

Policy Letters

The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

Code Adoption Process

Code Adoption Process for IBC, IFC, IMC and IFGC (Chapters 6 and 7) 2009 Cycle. Submit your proposed code changes by January 30, 2010 for inclusion into the next adoption amendments for the State of Alaska. (Utilize the attached submittal form)

  • Estimated Time Adoption: Fall of 2010
  • Current Process Status: Amendment Creation

    • Process:

    1. Amendment Creation
    2. Public Comment (30 Days)
    3. Public Comment Evaluation and Inclusion to Amendments
    4. Legal Review (Department of Labor)
    5. Lt. Governor Signing
    6. Recording into Law and Date Adopted

    Software Requirments

    To view and/or print the previously adopted regulations you'll need the freely available Acrobat 4.0 Reader (or later) software installed on your computer.