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North Carolina
North Carolina Fire Code (Vol. V)
Adopted Code Edition
2018 IFC (with NC amendments; 2024 adoption pending)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors — SP-LV (Special Low-Voltage) license
Fire Sprinkler
NC Board for Licensing of General Contractors + NC SBEEC for sprinkler integration
Jurisdiction Notes
NC Building Code Council adopts; OSFM enforces. Charlotte and Raleigh layer local amendments.
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 NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.