Arkansas

Arkansas Fire Prevention Code

Adopted Code Edition

NFPA 1 Fire Code (adopted in lieu of IFC)

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

Arkansas State Fire Marshal (under State Police) ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

AR SFM — Fire Alarm Systems Contractor license

Fire Sprinkler

AR SFM — Sprinkler Contractor license (1-5 Class)

Jurisdiction Notes

Rare state that uses NFPA 1 (Fire Code) instead of the IFC. SFM licenses both alarm and sprinkler.

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 Arkansas State Fire Marshal (under State Police) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.