Codes & Policies

2024 International Fire Code Amendments

The City of Farmers Branch has adopted the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code, which regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises.

Ordinance 3945 of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, amends the code of ordinances by amending Chapter 38 titled "Fire Prevention and Protection." For a complete list of City Ordinances go to Municode.

Policies

The following items are fire department policies designed to clarify existing code requirements and address additional life safety requirements:

• Daycare Life Safety (PDF)
• Fire Lane Detail (PDF)
• Fire Watch (PDF)
• Fireworks Restrictions (PDF)
• Haunted Houses (PDF)
• Natural Trees (PDF)
• Pre-Action systems 60-Hour Batteries (PDF)
• R-1 and R-2 Properties (PDF)
• R-2 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
• Space Heaters (PDF)