DC
Southeast · Jurisdiction Reference
District of Columbia
DC Construction Codes — Fire Code Supplement
Adopted Code Edition
2015 IFC (with DC amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
DC Fire and EMS Department — Fire Prevention Division ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
DC DCRA — Electrical Contractor license
Fire Sprinkler
DC Fire Prevention Division — Sprinkler Contractor certification
Jurisdiction Notes
Federal properties in DC follow GSA / NFPA as owner-prescribed, not DC code.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the DC Fire and EMS Department — Fire Prevention Division and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.