Fire and Building Code Services for Critical Hazards and Complex Builds
Expert Guidance Through Fire Code, Building Code, and Hazardous Materials Compliance
Navigating U.S. fire and building code requirements can be complex and time-consuming, especially when dealing with hazardous materials or process changes.
DEKRA offers specialized fire and building code services to help you meet legal obligations, avoid permitting delays, and ensure safer facility design.
DEKRA offers specialized fire and building code services to help you meet legal obligations, avoid permitting delays, and ensure safer facility design.
Our experts understand both the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted in your state or jurisdiction. We help you interpret, apply, and document compliance with these enforceable codes from the start of design through approval and occupancy.
What Our Fire and Building Code Consulting Covers
DEKRA’s subject matter experts provide hands-on support to help you:
DEKRA’s subject matter experts provide hands-on support to help you:
- Identify hazardous materials and activities subject to IBC/IFC regulation
- Assess your facility’s hazard classification and occupancy type
- Conduct code compliance gap analyses
- Recommend both prescriptive and performance-based compliance options
- Provide documentation for submittal to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Participate in meetings with code officials and local permitting authorities
- Assist during permitting delays, code enforcement actions, or redesigns
Whether you are constructing a new facility, modifying an existing one, or reviewing your risk exposure, our team brings clarity to code language and practical solutions for your operations.
Why Fire and Building Code Compliance Matters
- The IBC governs layout, egress, construction type, fire resistance, and occupancy classification
- The IFC governs the use, storage, and handling of flammables, corrosives, toxics, and other hazardous materials
- Together, these codes determine whether your facility may be classified under a High-Hazard Occupancy designation, triggering stricter requirements
- Most states enforce these codes during building permits, occupancy approvals, or fire marshal inspections
Compliance is not optional, t’s the law. But code requirements are often technical, open to interpretation, and enforced differently depending on your location and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Why Choose DEKRA for Fire and Building Code Services
- Decades of experience across industries including manufacturing, energy, and chemicals
- A deep understanding of code interpretation, hazard evaluation, and documentation
- Collaborative relationships with code enforcement officials and permitting agencies
- The ability to support early design, midstream changes, and enforcement-driven reviews
- Integration with other safety services including PSM, Facility Siting, and Process Hazard Analysis
Get Help with Fire and Building Code Compliance
Whether you’re planning a new facility, undergoing a permit review, or managing hazardous materials, DEKRA’s fire and building code consulting services provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
Whether you’re planning a new facility, undergoing a permit review, or managing hazardous materials, DEKRA’s fire and building code consulting services provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
Request a Consultation or Contact Us today to speak with a DEKRA code compliance expert.
