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TITLE 19. PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 1. STATE FIRE MARSHAL

database is current through 09/29/06, Register 2006, No. 39

s 1.00. Title.
These regulations shall be known as the "Regulations of the State Fire Marshal" and shall constitute the Basic Building Design and Construction Standards of the State Fire Marshal. They may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "these regulations."

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13144.4, 17920.7 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.02. Purpose.
These regulations have been prepared and adopted for the purpose of establishing minimum standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire, explosion and panic.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.03. Scope.
(a) These regulations shall govern the use and maintenance of any building or structure used or intended for use as an asylum, jail, mental hospital, hospital, sanitarium, home for aged, children's home or institution, school or any similar occupancy of any capacity; and any theater, dance hall, skating rink, auditorium, assembly hall, meeting hall, night club, fair building, or similar place of assemblage where 50 or more persons may gather together in a building, room or structure for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, instruction, deliberation, worship, drinking or dining, awaiting transportation, or education, and in any building or structure which is open to the public and is used or intended to be used for the showing of motion pictures when an admission fee is charged and when such building or structure has a capacity of 10 or more persons, and shall apply to both new and existing occupancies.
Exception:
(1) Buildings controlled by the Federal Government, provided they are not subject to the provisions of Section 15452, Education Code.
(2) Homes and institutions and day care facilities which provide nonmedical board, room, and care for 6 or fewer ambulatory children.
These regulations shall also apply to any building housing any occupancy when such building is used as an auxiliary or accessory structure to any of the occupancies specified herein. They do not apply to structural requirements not relating to fire and panic safety nor to matters dealing exclusively with health and sanitation.
(b) In accordance with Section 13108 of the Health and Safety Code, these regulations shall govern the design and construction relating to fire protection in any state institution and in any state-owned or state-occupied building.
For purposes of these regulations, "state-occupied buildings" are defined as those portions of a building which are leased or rented by the state and shall include all required exits leading therefrom to a public way. Portions of state-occupied buildings which are not leased or rented by the state shall not fall within the scope of this subsection unless such portions present an exposure hazard to the state-occupied area.
(c) These regulations shall also govern the use and maintenance of "organized camps" as defined in Section 18897, Health and Safety Code.
(d) These regulations shall also govern the use and maintenance of any building or structure used or intended for the housing of any person of any age when such person is referred to or placed within such home or facility for protective social care and supervision services by any governmental agency.
(e) These regulations shall also govern the construction, use and maintenance of every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level having building access.
For the purpose of this subsection, "building access" shall mean an exterior door opening conforming to all of the following:
(1) Suitable and available for fire department use.
(2) Located not more than 2 feet above the adjacent ground level.
(3) Leading to a space, room or area having foot traffic communication capabilities with the remainder of the building.
(4) Designed to permit penetration through the use of fire department forcible entry tools and equipment unless other approved arrangements have been made with the fire authority having jurisdiction.
(f) These regulations shall also apply to vehicles, ships and boats or other mobile structures when fixed in a specific location and used for any occupancy within the scope of this section.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.04. Basis.
These regulations are intended to establish reasonable fire, explosion, and panic safety standards and are predicated on the basis that the area, height and fire-resistive qualities of buildings housing the various type occupancies regulated herein are substantially consistent with the fire, explosion and panic safety provisions of nationally recognized standards. When the area, height, fire-resistive qualities, and arrangement of exits of a building do not conform to these regulations for the occupancy in question, additional exit facilities, fire separations, and fire extinguishing systems as are deemed necessary by the inspection authority, shall be provided to afford a degree of safety to the occupants of the building substantially equivalent to these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.05. Supervision.
(a) Every occupancy within the scope of these regulations shall be staffed with competent adult persons who shall give an alarm in the event of fire, assist the occupants of the building to safety and take other action as necessary.
(b) When any child in a R-2.2.1 Occupancy is 12 years of age or less and is housed above the first floor, an adult supervisor shall be housed on the floor used by the child. The adult supervisor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate licensing or certifying agency. Such adult supervisor shall have access to the bedroom of the child without exposure to any unprotected interior stairway. Note:It is the intent of this section to permit the aid of the adult supervisor in evacuating the child from the building. Exits shall not be blocked so as to impair access either for the adult to the child, or from the child's bedroom to the exterior.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108 and 13143, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.06. Validity.
If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, contrary to statute, exceeding the authority of the State Fire Marshal, or otherwise inoperative, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.07. Local Ordinances.
Nothing contained in these regulations shall be considered as abrogating the provisions of any ordinance, rule or regulation of any city, city and county, or county governmental agency, providing such local ordinance, rule or regulation is not less stringent than these minimum standards. Note:No local ordinance, rule or regulation shall be applicable to any of the following:
(a) Public Schools. (Hall v City of Taft, 47 Cal. 2d 177.)
(b) State-owned and state-occupied buildings and state institutions (Kuback Co. v McGuire, 199 Cal. 215 and cases cited. Also Section 13108, Health and Safety Code.)
(c) Community care facilities as defined in Section 1502, Health and Safety Code and classified as R-2 or R-6 Occupancies in Part 2, Title 24, California Building Standards Code. (Section 13143, Health and Safety Code.)
(d) Organized Camps. (Attorney General letter of opinion dated October 24, 1974 -Opinion No. 74/254 I.L.)

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.08. Report of Arrest.
Any inspection authority who, in the exercise of his authority as a Deputy State Fire Marshal, causes any legal complaints to be filed or any arrest to be made shall notify the State Fire Marshal immediately following such action.

s 1.09. Fire and Life Safety References and Resources.
(a) The installation, maintenance, and operation of any material, appliance, furnishing or process and the maintenance and operation of any building housing occupancies governed by these regulations shall be such that no undue hazard to life and property is created or permitted. When these regulations do not specifically cover any matter pertaining to fire and life safety, recognized fire prevention engineering practices shall be employed including but not limited to the following reference publications:

(1) The National Fire Codes and the Fire Protection Handbook published by the National Fire Protection Association may be used as authoritative guides in determining recognized fire prevention engineering practices.
(2) The 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code as published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association, is hereby adopted by reference for the purpose of establishing minimum requirements relative to the control of conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. (See Section 1.09.1 for Order of Precedence).
(b) Neither the provisions of this section nor the provisions of any code referred to in this section shall be construed to mandate the installation of any fire protective device, equipment, appliance or systems not otherwise required by these regulations or Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code unless such installation is necessary to maintain the operational integrity of any required device, equipment, appliance or systems.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.09.1. Order of Precedence.
In the event of any differences between these regulations and the standard reference documents or standard fire prevention practices, the text of these regulations shall govern. Where a specific provision varies from a general provision, the specific provision shall apply.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.10. Violations.
Any person who violates any regulation contained in this subchapter shall be considered in violation of the statutes under which these regulations have been adopted.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.11. Enforcement of Regulations.
In most instances the application of regulations to existing occupancies will necessitate the granting of sufficient time to effect the necessary changes. The inspection authority must, therefore, exercise good judgment in authorizing sufficient time to complete the required changes, taking into consideration the degree of danger to life in event of fire while rectification is being carried out. The inspection authority may require immediate compliance with any or all of the regulations, or he may grant a reasonable length of time in which to conform.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.12. Enforcement Agency.
(a) The provisions of these regulations shall be enforced by the State Fire Marshal, the chief of any city or county fire department or fire protection district, and their authorized representatives, in their respective areas of jurisdiction.
(b) The division of authority for the enforcement of these regulations shall be in accordance with the following:

(1) The chief of any city or county fire department or fire protection district, and their authorized representatives shall enforce the rules and regulations in their respective areas.
(2) The State Fire Marshal shall have authority to enforce the rules and regulations in areas outside of corporate cities and county fire protection districts.
(3) The State Fire Marshal shall have authority to enforce the rules and regulations in corporate cities and county fire protection districts upon request of the chief fire official or the governing body.
(c) Regardless of the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) above, these regulations shall be enforced in state institutions, state-owned and state-occupied buildings in accordance with the provisions of Section 13108, Health and Safety Code.
(d) Regardless of the above provisions of this section, these regulations shall be enforced only by the State Fire Marshal in every jail or place of detention for persons charged with or convicted of a crime, unless the chief of a city or county fire department or fire protection district, or such chief's authorized representative, annually indicates in writing to the State Fire Marshal that inspections of such jails or places of detention will be conducted by the chief or such person's authorized representative, in their respective area of jurisdiction.
Reports of inspection conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be on forms provided by the State Fire Marshal and shall be submitted to the official in charge of the facility, the local governing body, the State Fire Marshal and the Board of Corrections.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.13. Penalty.
Section 13112 of the Health and Safety Code provides that:
(a) "Every person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any order, rule or regulation made pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200), or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days, or by both."

(b) "A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he commits, continues, or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule or regulation made pursuant to, this chapter."

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.14. Maintenance.
Every fire alarm system or device, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher, fire hose, fire resistive assembly or any other fire safety assembly, device, material or equipment installed and retained in service in any building or structure subject to these regulations shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with these regulations and with their intended use.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17920.7 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 1.15. Labels.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.

s 2.01. Alternate Means of Protection.
The provisions of these regulations are not intended to prevent the use of any equipment, material, assembly of materials, method of construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection not specifically prescribed by these regulations. The enforcing agency may approve any such alternate provided the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of these regulations and that the material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction or method of installation of equipment, or means of protection offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in these regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.02. Request for Alternate Means of Protection.
Request for approval to use an alternate material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection shall be made in writing to the enforcing agency by the owner or his authorized representative and shall be accompanied by a full statement of the conditions. Sufficient evidence or proof shall be submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made regarding its conformance. The enforcing agency may require tests and the submission of a test report from an approved testing organization as set forth in Section 1.59 to substantiate the equivalency of the proposed alternate means of protection.
Approval of a request for use of an alternate material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection made pursuant to these provisions shall be limited to the particular case covered by request and shall not be construed as establishing any precedent for any future request.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.03. Appeals.
When a request for an alternate means of protection has been denied by the enforcing agency, the applicant may file a written appeal to the State Fire Marshal for consideration of the applicant's proposal. In considering such appeal the State Fire Marshal may seek the advice of the State Board of Fire Services. The State Fire Marshal shall, after considering all of the facts presented, including any recommendation of the State Board of Fire Services, determine if the proposal is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that specified in these regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance, durability, and safety, and he shall transmit such findings and his recommendation to the applicant and to the enforcing agency.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.04. Appeals Relating to Application of These Regulations.
(a) When any person is affected by the application of nonbuilding regulations by the State Fire Marshal or his salaried assistants and such person believes that such regulations are being applied incorrectly, such person may appeal the decision of the State Fire Marshal to the State Board of Fire Services. The board shall not consider any such appeal unless the matter has come to the attention of the State Fire Marshal and he has rendered a decision in writing. Any appeal to the board shall be made by the affected person or his agent in writing in the form and manner prescribed by the board. The decision of the board shall be binding upon the State Fire Marshal. Any decision made by the board shall be for the instant case only and shall not be construed as setting precedent for general application.
(b) When any person is affected by the application of building regulations by the State Fire Marshal or his salaried assistants and such person believes that such regulations are being applied incorrectly, such person may appeal to the State Building Standards Commission pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18945) of Part 2.5, Health and Safety Code.
(c) When any local agency having authority to enforce these regulations and any person adversely affected by any regulation, rule, omission, interpretation, decision, or practice of such agency respecting building standards both wish to appeal the issue, then both parties may jointly appeal such condition to the State Building Standards Commission for resolution.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, 18945, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.05. Code Interpretations.
Any person may request a code interpretation from the State Fire Marshal relative to the intent of any regulation or provision adopted by the State Fire Marshal. When the request relates to a specific project, occupancy or building, the State Fire Marshal shall review the issue with the appropriate local enforcing agency prior to rendering such code interpretation.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.06. Fire and Life Safety Building Standards Advisory Board.
(a) There is hereby established in the Office of the State Fire Marshal a Fire and Life Safety Building Standards Advisory Board consisting of twelve members.
(b) Members of the Board shall be appointed by the State Fire Marshal and they shall serve for a period of not more than four years or until their membership in their nominating organization has terminated, whichever is less.
(c) The State Fire Marshal or his authorized representative shall act as chairman of the board. The board shall annually elect a vice-chairman who shall act as chairman in the absence of the State Fire Marshal or his authorized representative.
(d) The board shall be composed of the following members:
(1) An architect from among not less than three nominees submitted by the California Council of the American Institute of Architects.
(2) A mechanical engineer.
(3) An electrical engineer.
(4) A fire protection engineer from not less than three nominees submitted jointly by the Southern and Northern California Chapters of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
(5) A licensed contractor.
(6) A building official from among not less than three nominees submitted by the California Building Officials.

(7) A building official from among not less than three nominees submitted by the County Building Officials Association of California.
(8) Three fire officials from among not less than nine nominees submitted by the California Fire Chiefs Association.
(9) Two general public members.
(e) The State Fire Marshal may appoint any person in the appropriate discipline to complete the unexpired term of any member who has for any reason terminated membership on the board.
(f) The board shall function without compensation and shall meet as determined by the State Fire Marshal, or upon written request of not less than three members of the board.
(g) Notice of all meetings shall be mailed to all persons requesting notification and such meetings shall be open to the public. Any person may make or second motions but only board members shall have voting rights. Failure to mail notice to any person as provided in this subsection shall not invalidate any action by the board pursuant to this section.
(h) Whenever the State Fire Marshal intends to adopt, amend or repeal a "building standard" as defined in Section 18909, Health and Safety Code, or whenever the State Fire Marshal is petitioned to adopt, amend or repeal a "building standard" as set forth in Section 11347, Government Code, the State Fire Marshal shall present such proposal to the board for review and recommendation. The State Fire Marshal may accept, reject or modify, in whole or in part, the proposal or the recommendation of the board provided that upon rejection or modification he shall advise the board and the proponent in writing as to the reasons for such rejection or modification.
Exception: Regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal on an emergency basis as provided in Article 5, Chapter 3.5, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code, in which case such regulations shall be submitted for review and processing in accordance with this section prior to the filing of a Certificate of Compliance.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18934, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18934, Health and Safety Code.

s 2.10. State Historical Building Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.00. Basic Building Regulations.
(a) Every building or occupancy within the scope of these regulations (see Section 1.03) shall conform to the applicable provisions of Part 2, Title 24, CAC, which is hereby adopted by reference as the basic building regulations of the State Fire Marshal in matters relating to fire, panic and explosion safety.
(b) The following sections or chapters of the Uniform Building Code and Part 2, Title 24, CAC, are hereby identified as being enforceable under the adoption authority delegated by statute to the State Fire Marshal.

Entire Chapter Sections Only
2-1 2-34 1701 2-1737
2-4 2-36 1702 2-1738
2-5 2-37 1703 2-1739
2-6 2-38 1704 2-1740
2-7 2-39 1705 2-1741
2-8 2-40 1706 2-1742
2-9 2-42 1708 2-1743
2-10 2-43 1709 2-1744
2-10A 2-47 1710 2-1745
2-11 2-48 1714 2-1746
2-12 2-49 1715 2-1747
2-13 2-50 1716 2-2517(f)
2-14 2-51 1717 2-1718
2-18 2-52 1718 2-1733
2-19 2-55 1733 2-1734
2-20 2-57 1734 2-1735
2-21 2-60 1735 2-1736
2-22 2-61 1736
2-30 2-62
2-32 2-67
2-33 2-72

Note: Where any section or subsection of the adopted reference code contains requirements relating to more than one safety factor, only those provisions relating to fire, panic or explosion safety shall be enforceable under the provisions of Section 3.00.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 18897-18897.7, and 18944, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.01. Basic Electrical Regulations.
Every building or occupancy within the scope of these regulations (see Section 1.03) shall conform to the applicable provisions of Part 3, Title 24, CAC, which is hereby adopted by reference as the basic electrical regulations of the State Fire Marshal in matters relating to fire, panic and explosion safety.
Note: Where any section or subsection of the adopted reference code contains requirements relating to more than one safety factor, only those provisions relating to fire, panic or explosion safety shall be enforceable under the provisions of Section 3.01.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.02. Basic Mechanical Regulations.
(a) Every building or occupancy within the scope of these regulations (see Section 1.03) shall conform to the applicable provisions of Part 4, Title 24, CAC, which is hereby adopted by reference as the basic mechanical regulations of the State Fire Marshal in matters relating to fire, panic, and explosion safety.
(b) The following sections or chapters of Part 4, Title 24, CAC, are hereby identified as being enforceable under the adoption authority delegated by statute to the State Fire Marshal.

Entire Chapter Sections Only
4-5 4-13 4-1
4-6 4-14 4-4
4-7 4-15
4-8 4-16
4-9 4-17
4-10 4-18
4-11 4-19
4-12 4-20

Note: Where any section or subsection of the adopted reference code contains requirements relating to more than one safety factor, only those provisions relating to fire, panic or explosion safety hall be enforceable under the provisions of Section 3.02.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 18897-18897.7, and 18944, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.03. Basic Plumbing Regulations.
Every building or occupancy within the scope of these regulations (see Section 1.03) shall conform to the applicable provisions of Part 5, Title 24, CAC, which is hereby adopted by reference as the basic plumbing regulations of the State Fire Marshal in matters relating to fire, panic and explosion safety.
Note: Where any section or subsection of the adopted reference code contains requirements relating to more than one safety factor, only those provisions relating to fire, panic, or explosion safety shall be enforceable under the provisions of Section 3.03.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.04. State Historical Building Code.
(a) Part 8, Title 24, CAC, is hereby adopted by reference as the State Historical Building Code of the State Fire Marshal in matters relating to fire, panic and explosion safety and the applicable provisions of these regulations as determined appropriate by the enforcing agency.

Entire Chapter Sections Only
8-3 8-100 8-407
8-7 8-103 8-408
8-8 8-104 8-600
8-105 8-603
8-106 8-605(a)
8-107 8-605(c)
8-200 8-605(d)
8-201 8-605(e)
8-400 8-605(f)
8-401 8-605(g)
8-402 8-605(h)
8-403 8-605(i)
8-404 8-607
8-405 8-1000
8-406 8-1002

Note: Authority cited: Section 18958. Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18944 and 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.05. Fire Department Access and Egress.
(a) Roads. Required access roads from every building to a public street shall be all-weather hard-surfaced (suitable for use by fire apparatus) right-of-way not less than 20 feet in width. Such right-of-way shall be unobstructed and maintained only as access to the public street.
Exception: The enforcing agency may waive or modify this requirement if in his opinion such all-weather hard-surfaced condition is not necessary in the interest of public safety and welfare.
(b) Roofs. No person shall install or maintain any security barrier such as barbed wire fencing, razor wire fencing, chain link fencing, or any other fencing material, cable, aerial, antenna, or other obstruction on the roof of any commercial establishment in such a manner as to obstruct or render egress or access hazardous in the event of fire or other emergency.
Exception: Guy wire, rods and aerial antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than 30 degrees provided there is full clearance of seven feet or more between the roof and said obstruction. Guy wire or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13108.6, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.06. Bonding of Chairs and Spacing of Tables.
(a) Bonding of Chairs. In every Group A and Group E Occupancy, all loose seats, folding chairs, or similar seating facilities that are not fixed to the floor shall be bonded together in groups of not less than 3.
Exceptions:
(1) When not more than 299 such seats, chairs, or facilities are provided, bonding thereof may be deleted.

(2) The bonding of chairs shall not be required when tables are provided as when the occupancy is used for dining or similar purposes.
(3) Upon approval of the enforcing agency, the bonding of chairs shall not be required when the placement and location of such chairs do not obstruct any required exit or any line of egress toward required exits and do not constitute a fire hazard as defined in Section 3.14.
(b) Spacing of Tables. In occupancies having rectangular conference or banquet type tables, such tables shall be placed not less than 54 inches apart and not less than 36 inches from walls.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.07. Clearances.
(a) General. No combustible material shall be placed or stored within 10 feet of any building or structure.
(b) Ground Clearance. The space surrounding every building or structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following:
Any person that owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area or forest-covered lands, brush covered lands, or grass-covered lands, or any land which is covered with flammable material, shall at all times do all of the following:
(1) Maintain around and adjacent to such building or structure a firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance of not less than 30 feet on each side thereof or to the property line, whichever is nearer, all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth. This section does not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or similar plants which are used as ground cover, if they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any building or structure.
(2) Maintain around and adjacent to any such building or structure additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all bush, flammable vegetation, or combustible growth which is located from 30 feet to 100 feet from such building or structure or to the property line, whichever is nearer, as may be required by the enforcing agency if he finds that, because of extra hazardous conditions, a firebreak of only 30 feet around such building or structure is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from such building or structure and less than 18 inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.

(3) Remove that portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet of the outlet of any chimney or stovepipe.
(4) Cut and remove all dead or dying portions of trees located adjacent to or overhanging any building.
(5) Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth.
(6) Provide and maintain at all times a screen over the outlet of every chimney or stovepipe that is attached to any fireplace, stove, or other device that burns any solid or liquid fuel. The screen shall be constructed of nonflammable material with openings of not more than 1/2 inch in size.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.08. Decorative Materials.
In every Group A, E, I, R-1, R-2 and R-6 Occupancies all drapes, hangings, curtains, drops, and all other decorative material, including Christmas trees, that would tend to increase the fire and panic hazard shall be made from a nonflammable material, or shall be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition by means of a flame-retardant solution or process approved by the State Fire Marshal, as set forth in Subchapter 8, Chapter 1, Title 19, CAC. Exits, exit lights, fire alarm sending stations, wet standpipe hose cabinets, and fire extinguisher locations shall not be concealed, in whole or in part, by any decorative material. Exceptions:
(a) Cubical curtains and individual patient room window curtains and drapes in Group I, R-2 and R-6 Occupancies.
(b) Window curtains and drapes within dwelling units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
(c) Christmas trees within dwelling units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.09. Emergency Planning and Information.
(a) All office buildings 2 or more stories in height (except highrise buildings as defined by Health an Safety Code Section 13210).
(1) Owner(s) or operator(s) shall employ either one of the following methods of providing emergency procedures and information to the building occupants:
(A) Emergency procedures information published in the form of a leaflet, brochure, or pamphlet shall be available to all persons entering the building. Emergency procedures information shall be located immediately inside all entrances to the building, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Locations shall be clearly marked; or,
(B) A floor plan providing emergency procedures information shall be posted at every stairway landing, at every elevator landing, and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. The information shall be posted so that it describes the represented floor level and can be easily seen immediately upon entering the floor level or the building. Emergency procedures information shall be printed with a minimum of 3/16-inch high non-decorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background.
(2) Emergency procedures information shall provide all ambulatory, nonambulatory, and the physically disabled, instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency. Emergency procedures information shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(A) Location of exits and fire alarm initiating stations, if required;
(B) what the fire alarm, if required, sounds and looks like (audible and visual warning devices);

(C) fire department emergency telephone number 911; and,
(D) the prohibition of elevator use during emergencies, if any.
(b) Hotels, Motels and Lodging houses.
(1) Every guestroom available for rental in a hotel, motel, or lodging house shall have clearly visible emergency procedures information printed on a floor plan representative of the floor level and posted on the interior of each entrance door or immediately adjacent to such door. The owner/operator of a hotel, motel, or lodging house may, in lieu of posting emergency procedures information in each guestroom, provide such information through the use of leaflets, brochures, pamphlets, videotapes, or any other method as approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Oral communication in itself does not fulfill the intent of this section. However, oral communication can be incorporated as a part of the transfer of emergency procedures information. When emergency procedures information signage is posted on the interior of the guestroom entrance door, the bottom of the information shall not be located more than 4-feet above the floor level. Visually impaired persons shall receive instructions of a type they will understand, for example: taping of instructions, instructions in braille, or other appropriate methods.
(2) Each method of providing information shall include, but not be limited to that described in subsection (a)(2)(A-D).
(3) Hotels, motels, and lodging houses shall maintain at the registration desk a list noting the guestrooms assigned to guests with disabilities when such guests have indicated that they have special emergency evacuation requirements. The innkeeper shall, at the innkeeper's option, do one of the following: (1) provide a place on the registration form for physically disabled guests who have such requirements to so identify themselves; (2) provide a notice on the room key jacket advising guests with disabilities who have special emergency evacuation requirements to so notify the front desk; or (3) utilize such other means for allowing such guests with disabilities to so identify themselves as may be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
(c) Hotels, motels, lodging houses, highrise office buildings, and Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code (except honor farms and conservation camps).
(1) Emergency procedures information printed on a floor plan shall be posted at every stairway landing, at every elevator landing, and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. The information shall be representative of the floor level and be posted so that the bottom edge of such information is not located more than 4-feet above the floor, where it can be easily identified. Emergency procedures information shall be printed with a minimum of 3/16-inch non-decorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background.
(2) Emergency procedures information shall include, but not be limited to that described in subsection (a)(2)(A-D).
(d) Owner(s) and operator(s) of hotels, motels, lodging houses, highrise office buildings, and Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code (except honor farms and conservation camps) shall appoint a Fire Safety Director, who shall:
(1) Report to owner(s) or operator(s);
(2) coordinate fire safety activities of the facility with the authority having jurisdiction;

(3) conduct, or cause to be conducted, all training as described in subsection (e), for all building employees and maintain records of dates, subjects, and attendance of each training session; and,
(4) develop and maintain a written facility emergency plan acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Upon request, the facility emergency plan shall be made physically available at the respective facility to the authority having jurisdiction. Facility emergency plans shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(A) Fire department emergency telephone number 911;
(B) other emergency response telephone numbers;
(C) evacuation or relocation plan for the building occupants;
(D) duties of the Fire Safety Director and other designated emergency personnel;
(E) building employee responsibilities in case of emergency, including individual assignment and reporting responsibilities; and,

(F) procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled.
(5) assure that the requirements of subsection (d)(4)(F), procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled are accomplished as follows:
(A) Hotels, motels, and lodging houses shall comply with subsection (b)(3);
(B) owner(s) or operator(s) of highrise office buildings shall maintain a list of all permanent building tenants who have disabilities. Building owner(s) or operator(s) shall be notified in writing by those who have disabilities. Information provided in the list shall include any special emergency evacuation needs and permanent work location of such physically disabled persons. The list shall be located in the building manager's office;
(C)(3) Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code (except honor farms and conservation camps) shall comply with normal hospital policies of assisting patients and guests during an emergency evacuation.
(e) Hotels, motels, lodging houses, and highrise office buildings shall conduct annually, emergency procedures training for individuals listed in subsection (d)(3). Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code (except honor farms and conservation camps) shall conduct quarterly fire emergency training for individuals listed in subsection (d)(3).
(1) Fire Safety Directors and their designated emergency personnel shall receive training in the identification and use of facility fire safety equipment, communication procedures, people movement procedures, fire prevention practices, and their duties outlined in their respective emergency plan. The training curriculum shall be approved by, and made available to the authority having jurisdiction.
(2) Individuals designated in subsection (d)(3) shall receive training covering the identification and use of facility fire safety equipment, fire prevention practices, and appropriate procedures to follow in the event of a fire.
(3) Actual evacuation or relocation of building occupants pursuant to procedures contained in the emergency plan shall be conducted at least annually by those individuals designated in subsection (d)(3). Appropriate records, including dates, floors or building involved, and persons conducting evacuation or relocation procedures shall be maintained and made immediately available to the authority having jurisdiction upon their request. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified not less than 48 hours in advance of such planned evacuation or relocation.
(f) Emergency procedures signage posted prior to the effective date of these regulations may be continued in use until one year after such effective date of these regulations.
Exception: In hotels, motels, lodging houses, and Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code, guests and patients are not required to participate in evacuation or relocation of the building. In hotels, motels, lodging houses, Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code, and highrise office buildings, on-duty personnel who have security or maintenance related responsibilities, and designated management personnel approved by the fire authority having jurisdiction shall not be required to participate in any drill but, they shall provide an alternate method approved by the authority having jurisdiction to measure their knowledge of their respective duties pursuant to the emergency plan.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13100, 13108, 13211, 13220, 13221, 13143, 13143.6 and 17921, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100, 13108, 13211, 13220, 13221, 13143, 13143.6 and 17921, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.10. Evacuation of Buildings.
Upon notification of fire, conduct of any fire drill, upon activation of the fire alarm, or upon orders of the fire authority having jurisdiction, buildings or structures within the scope of these regulations shall be immediately evacuated or occupants shall be relocated in accordance with established plans.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.11. Exits, Aisles, Ramps, Corridors and Passageways.
(a) No person shall install, place or permit the installation or placement of any bed, chair, equipment, concession, turnstile, ticket office or anything whatsoever, in any manner which would block or obstruct the required width of any exit.
(b) No person shall install, place or permit the installation or placement of any combustible material or equipment in or exposed to any exit. Exceptions:

(1) Furniture or equipment constructed of wood or other material of similar combustibility may be permitted in an exit or exposed to an exit when approved by the enforcing agency.
(2) When approved by the enforcing agency, combustible materials may be permitted in exit foyers and lobbies.
(c) No person shall install, place or permit the installation or placement of any storage material of any kind in any exit regardless of the required width of such exit.
Exception: Personal material located in metal lockers in Groups B and E Occupancies as defined in Part 2, Title 24, CCR.
(d) Aisles shall not be occupied by any person for whom seating is not available.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.12. Fire Alarm.
Every organized camp shall provide and maintain a device or devices suitable for sounding a fire alarm. Such device or devices may be of any type acceptable to the enforcing agency provided they are distinctive in tone from all other signaling devices or systems and shall be audible throughout the camp premises.
When an automatic heat or smoke activated fire alarm system is provided, all signaling devices as required by this section shall be of the same type as that used in the automatic system.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

s 3.13. Fire Drills.
(a) Group E Occupancies.
(1) General. Every person and public officer managing, controlling, or in charge of any public, private, or parochial school shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded upon the discovery of fire. Every person and public officer managing, controlling, or in charge of any public, private, or parochial school, other than a two-year community college, shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary and intermediate levels, and not less than twice yearly at the secondary level, in the manner prescribed in Section 2-809, Part 2, Title 24, CAC, except that when a fire alarm system having a distinctive tone, and which is used for no other purpose, is installed, the manner of sounding such alarm shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 2-809 (c), Part 2, Title 24, CAC. (continued)