Central Jackson County General Code Requirements

A close-up of a red fire alarm strobe light labeled “FIRE.”

Fire Extinguishers

  • All fire extinguishers in clear view, mounted with signage above if needed
  • The size and distribution of portable fire extinguishers shall follow IFC 906.3 and must follow IFC 906 for travel distance. If possible, we ask that extinguishers be placed at the exit doors
  • Minimum size fire extinguisher is 5 pounds with a 2A10BC rating

Building Addressing

  • Business addressing must be viewable from the roadway
  • Numbers must be at least 4 – 6 Inches tall
  • Numbers must be of a contracting color and have reflective properties
  • Numbers or suite letter designations are required on rear suite doors

Knox Box for after hours CJC access

Any business with an automatic sprinkler system or fire alarm system shall install a Knox Box per IFC 506.1. A Knox Box can be obtained by the business by following the link and directions below:

Knox Box Website

  1. Type “Central Jackson County”, and you should see “Blue Springs” in the dropdown.
  2. Select one of the commercial designs.