Adoption of International Fire Code.
Grand Rapids City Code § 9.331
in effectSec. 9.331. - Adoption of International Fire Code.
The City of Grand Rapids, in order to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire or explosion hazards, adopts the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council, including appendix B, D, F, I, J and N of said International Fire Code.
The purpose and intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized standards for providing a reasonable level of safety to life and property and for protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices and from conditions hazardous to life or property related to the occupancy of buildings and premises. This code shall also provide for the issuance of certain permits and collection of delineated fees.
All matters within the intent of this code and not covered by this code shall comply with the referenced standards listed in the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council (including Appendix Chapters B, D, F, I, J and N).
At least three (3) copies of this code have been and are now filed in the City Clerk's office except as otherwise specifically stated herein, the provisions of such Code are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set out at length herein, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the City of Grand Rapids.
(Ord. No. 2006-36, § 1, 6-13-06; Ord. No. 2014-24, § 1, 5-13-14; Ord. No. 2018-58, § 1, 9-18-18; Ord. No. 2024-01, § 1, 1-9-24)
Source: City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mi/grand_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIOLRE_CH159FIPR_S9.331ADINFICOFetched: 11/7/2026