# International Fire Code > The 2009 International Fire Code, incorporated by reference into the Washington State Building Code (WAC 51-54A). Governs fire prevention, fire protection systems, and hazardous-materials safety in new and existing buildings. - Canonical: https://harth.build/resources/building-codes/us-states/washington/ifc-2009/ - Last updated: 2026-06-23 ## Direct answer and reference scope International Fire Code is presented here as a reference within the IFC 2009 collection for Washington. The 2009 International Fire Code, incorporated by reference into the Washington State Building Code (WAC 51-54A). Governs fire prevention, fire protection systems, and hazardous-materials safety in new and existing buildings. Use the [Washington State Building Code Council](https://sbcc.wa.gov/state-codes-regulations-guidelines) to confirm the code edition currently adopted for the project, and compare the model text with state amendments, local amendments, effective dates and the permit authority's interpretation. The [ICC code library](https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes) is the model-code publication path. This Harth page is a searchable reference transcription, not an official code publication, legal opinion or confirmation that this edition controls a particular address. Record the project jurisdiction, application date, occupancy, construction type and amendment set before relying on a section. Where this page conflicts with an official publication or the authority having jurisdiction, the official source controls. _Authored and prepared by Harth. Review scope: official verification path added; code text and current local applicability have not been independently reviewed._ Washington adopted the 2009 IFC as WAC 51-54A, effective July 1, 2010, with state amendments. It regulates conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, including means of egress maintenance, fire-protection systems, and the storage and use of hazardous materials. The full text below is reproduced from the 2009 edition as incorporated into law, sourced from public.resource.org. --- - Continue in Harth (open this topic in the Harth agent): https://app.harth.build/?context=%2Fresources%2Fbuilding-codes%2Fus-states%2Fwashington%2Fifc-2009%2F - View this page in a browser: https://harth.build/resources/building-codes/us-states/washington/ifc-2009/ - All resources for agents: https://harth.build/llms.txt