Fire Safety is a key factor in building code objectives.

The building codes focus on fire prevention, safe egress for occupants, and the safety of firefighters that may be called to the scene to extinguish the fire.

An important design aspect considered is the structural integrity of the building if a fire were to break out.

Firefighters put their life on the line by entering burning buildings. It is the responsibility of all that design and build structures to follow the building codes, especially those that protect firefighters from collapsing structures.

These statistics demonstrate exactly how serious fire safety is.

Show support for those that dedicate their lives to serving and protecting the public. Build according to the building code.

For more information on fire safety and prevention please visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Other sites:
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
International Association of Fire Fighters

1604.3 Table: Fire Casualty and Loss Statistics

Code Excerpt:

Year	Fires	Deaths	Injuries	Firefighter Deaths	Firefighter Injuries	Property Damage (MM)
1977	3,264,000	7,395	31,190	157	112,540	$4,709
1978	2,817,500	7,710	29,825	172	101,100	$4,498
1979	2,845,500	7,575	31,325	125	95,780	$5,750
1980	2,988,000	6,505	30,200	138	98,070	$6,254
1981	2,893,500	6,700	30,450	136	103,340	$6,676
1982	2,538,000	6,020	30,525	127	98,150	$6,432
1983	2,326,500	5,920	31,275	113	103,150	$6,598
1984	2,343,000	5,240	28,125	119	102,300	$6,707
1985	2,371,000	6,185	26,825	128	100,900	$7,324
1986	2,271,500	5,850	28,215	120	96,450	$6,709
1987	2,330,000	5,810	30,800	131	102,600	$7,159
1988	2,436,500	6,215	28,250	136	102,900	$8,352
1989	2,115,000	5,410	28,600	118	100,700	$8,655
1990	2,019,000	5,195	29,375	107	100,300	$7,,818
1991	2,041,500	4,465	29,375	108	103,300	$9,467
1992	1,964,500	4,730	28,700	75	97,700	$8,295
1993	1,952,500	4,635	30,475	104	101,500	$8,546
1994	2,054,500	4,275	27,250	104	95,400	$8,151
1995	1,965,500	4,585	25,775	97	94,500	$8,918
1996	1,975,000	4,990	25,550	96	87,150	$9,406
1997	1,795,000	4,050	23,750	97	85,400	$8,525
1998	1,755,500	4,035	23,100	91	87,500	$8,629
1999	1,823,000	3,570	21,875	112	88,550	$10,024
2000	1,708,000	4,045	22,350	113	84,550	$11,207
2001*	1,734,500	6,196	21,000	443	82,250	$44,023
2002	1,687,500	3,380	18,425	97	80,800	$10,337
2003	1,584,500	3,925	18,125	105	78,750	$12,307
2004	1,550,500	3,900	17,875	104	75,840	$9,794
2005	1,602,000	3,675	17,925	87	80,100	$10,672

* From the events of 9/11/01: Includes 2,451 civilian deaths, 800 civilian injuries, 340 firefighter deaths,
$33.44 billion in property loss.