Irving adopted the 2021 International Fire Code under ORD-2023-10699 (now in Land Development Code Chapter 17C / Code Chapter 17 Fire Protection). IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices and LP-gas tanks over 1 lb water capacity on combustible balconies of multi-family buildings without sprinkler protection. Single-family detached homes are largely unrestricted. The Irving Fire Department Fire Marshal enforces.
Irving regulates open-flame cooking devices under Chapter 17 (Fire Protection) of the Code of Ordinances, which adopts the 2021 International Fire Code per ORD-2023-10699 with local amendments. IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices on combustible balconies, decks, or patios of buildings with three or more dwelling units unless the building is fully sprinklered or the balconies are constructed of non-combustible materials. Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) containers exceeding 1 pound water capacity are prohibited in those locations. Charcoal grills must be located at least 10 feet from combustible buildings unless sprinklered. Single-family detached homes are largely outside the scope of these provisions, though general fire safety practices remain advisable. The Irving Fire Department Fire Marshal enforces fire code violations and may issue immediate stop-use orders. Apartment management and HOA rules in master-planned communities such as Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, and Hackberry Creek are often stricter than the fire code minimum. Propane tank storage is also regulated by NFPA 58 (referenced in the IFC), which limits the aggregate quantity stored at a single-family dwelling. For plan review and code interpretation questions, contact Irving Fire Department at (972) 721-2651.
Fire code violations under Chapter 17 carry fines up to $2,000 per day under Texas Local Government Code Section 54.001 for fire safety violations. Multi-family LP-gas violations can result in eviction and lease termination. Irving Fire Department may issue immediate stop-use orders. Repeat violations may trigger property owner civil liability.
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