The International Fire Code (IFC) is a model fire code that has numerous fire protection layout, density and installation differences from the other national referenced standards, such as NFPA 13, NFPA 13R and NFPA 14. When fire protection requirements found in the model codes differ from those found in the referenced standards, the requirements of the model codes overrule the requirements of the referenced standard. This means, fire sprinkler contractors and layout technicians without knowledge of the IFC can find themselves delayed with costly change orders at times when it is most inconvenient. This course highlights the areas such as; sprinklers in open corridors, balcony sprinklers, density differences, high-piled storage and much more.