The following is based on the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC), which is adopted by the State of Colorado. Section 404.1 states that fire safety and evacuation plans are to comply with the ...

The recent LA fires drove home how dangerous wildfires can be when they encroach on urban areas. So-called 'wildland-urban interface' fires are on the rise. However, building codes and standards have ...

The following is based on the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), which is adopted by the State of Colorado. Section 405.1 states that emergency evacuation drills complying with the ...

Of the actions and initiatives that our city’s staff undertakes, none are more important than efforts to protect public safety. We appreciate that Stephen Yonkin, the fire inspector for the city of ...

Large-scale fire events are on the rise, from the flames that raged for days across LA, to the widespread devastation seen in ...