2/25/2026 11:39:48 Closed by Mike Arnold
The Fire Code requires address numbers but only inspects Class I structures and not One and Two family Structures. If this is a rental property a complaint inspection can be scheduled to verify address numbers. If this is an owner occupied structure the there is no enforcement available except possibly the Post Office
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The Fire Code requires address numbers but only inspects Class I structures and not One and Two family Structures. If this is a rental property a complaint inspection can be scheduled to verify address numbers. If this is an owner occupied structure the there is no enforcement available except possibly the Post Office
2/19/2026 11:41:12 Tim Clapp assigned this case to Mike Arnold
IFC 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings
shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their back-ground.
Address numbers shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall be a mini-mum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Where access is by means of a private road and the building
cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other sign or means shall be
Exception: Secured sites manned with on site, full-time
24 hour response teams who escort responding fire departments
may omit address numbers, building numbers
or building identification on individual buildings.
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IFC 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings
shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the
property. These numbers shall contrast with their back-ground.
Address numbers shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address
numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall be a mini-mum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Where access is by means of a private road and the building
cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or
other sign or means shall be
Exception: Secured sites manned with on site, full-time
24 hour response teams who escort responding fire departments
may omit address numbers, building numbers
or building identification on individual buildings.
2/19/2026 10:28:30 Mike Arnold assigned this case to Tim Clapp
I can not find a requirement for Owner Occupied Residences to have addresses posted. Does the Fire Department have any requirements?
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I can not find a requirement for Owner Occupied Residences to have addresses posted. Does the Fire Department have any requirements?
2/16/2026 10:43:33 Jeremy Bettis assigned this case to Mike Arnold
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2/16/2026 10:27:05 Gretchen Knapp assigned this case to Jeremy Bettis
Hi Jeremy, I think this is a HAND issue? Thanks,
Gretchen
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Hi Jeremy, I think this is a HAND issue? Thanks,
Gretchen
2/13/2026 13:17:38 Anonymous assigned this case to Gretchen Knapp
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