Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Fire Prevention Code

Adopted Code Edition

2018 IFC + NFPA 1 (with PR amendments)

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Rico ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

PR Dept of State — Professional Services Registration

Fire Sprinkler

PR Fire Bureau — Sprinkler Contractor certification

Jurisdiction Notes

PR Fire Bureau regulates fire protection contractors. Island-specific hurricane/seismic provisions apply.

Accuracy & Verification

Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Negociado del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Rico and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.