City of Grand Rapids - Fire Codes and Ordinances

Fire Codes and Ordinances

The following list of resources are for fire-related codes and ordinances adopted by the Grand Rapids Fire Department at the city, state, and international level. All of the links will take you to an external Web site and open a new browser window.

The Development Center has forms and applications related to residential and new construction codes for contractors, homeowners, and design professionals.

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Grand Rapids City Code
Chapter 151: Nuisances Public Information Regarding Open Burning Article 4, Sec. 9.34. (7) Open Burning Regarding Outdoor Fire Pits Chapter 159: Fire Prevention Sec. 9.331. Adoption of International Fire Code Sec. 9.332. Conflict with Other Laws Sec. 9.333. Changes in Code Sec. 9.334. Permits and Fees Chapter 169: Home Safety -- Smoke Alarms Sec. 9.831. Smoke Alarms Required Sec. 9.832. Smoke Alarm Location and Installation Date Sec. 9.833. Smoke Alarm Installation Sec. 9.834. Smoke Alarm Effectiveness Sec. 9.835. Smoke Alarm Power Source Sec. 9.836. Tampering with, Disconnecting or Damaging a Smoke Alarm Sec. 9.837. Smoke Alarm Maintenance Sec. 9.838. Smoke Alarm Required in Rental Units Prior to Occupancy Sec. 9.839. Occupant of Property Required to Maintain Smoke Alarms Sec. 9.840. Smoke Alarms Not Required Sec. 9.841. Smoke Alarms and Fire Detection or Protection Systems to Be Maintained. Sec. 9.842. Enforcement Sec. 9.843. Approval of Smoke Alarms Sec. 9.844. Inspection Sec. 9.845. Definitions Sec. 9.846. Exception Chapter 172: False Fire Alarms Registration of Fire Alarm System Responsibility for Compliance; Requirement of Alarm User to Respond to Scene False Fire Alarms Service Fees Penalties Back to Top
Michigan Building Code
Michigan Building Code (external site)
International Fire Code
International Fire Code (external site)
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Official Site of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chapter 151: Nuisances

Chapter 159: Fire Prevention

Chapter 169: Home Safety -- Smoke Alarms

Chapter 172: False Fire Alarms