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A fire drill shall be held at the secondary level not less than twice every school year.
(2) Emergency Pre-Fire Planning. Each school principal, district superintendent or day nursery manager shall, in cooperation with the enforcing agency, prepare procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency. They should include the following:
(A) Posting of the telephone number of the fire department in the office and/or at the main switchboard.
(B) Assignment of a responsible person to call the fire department upon notification of any fire or activation of the alarm system for any reason other than fire drills.
(C) Posting in a conspicuous place in each classroom or assembly area a plan showing paths of travel to evacuate the room in case of emergency and including an alternate route.
(D) Posting in each classroom instructions to be followed by the teacher. These should include:
1. Maintaining of order during evacuation.
2. Removal of roll call book and calling of roll when designated evacuation area is reached.
(b) College and University Pre-Fire Planning. The Chancellor, President, or his designated representative, shall, in cooperation with the enforcing agency, propose procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.13 (a)(2).
(c) Organized Camps.
(1) Every organized camp shall institute fire training programs for all employees in the use of all fire extinguishing equipment and methods of evacuation, and shall establish procedures which shall, as far as possible, be followed in the event of fire or any other emergency. If located in a forest area a plan shall be prepared for the evacuation of the camp in case of an approaching forest fire or other emergency.
(2) Within 24 hours after arrival, every group of persons attending an organized camp shall be made familiar with the method by which the fire alarm may be activated and with the procedures to be followed upon notification of fire.
(3) At least 1 fire drill shall be held within 24 hours of the commencement of each camping session. Additional drills shall be conducted at least once each week thereafter. When sessions exceed a 7 day period, at least 1 drill shall be held during night-time sleeping hours.
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 3.14. Fire Hazard.
No person, including but not limited to the State and its political subdivisions, operating any occupancy subject to these regulations shall permit any fire hazard, as defined in this article, to exist on premises under their control, or fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard when requested to do so by the enforcing agency.
Note: "Fire Hazard" as used in these regulations means any condition, arrangement, or act which will increase, or may cause an increase of, the hazard or menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in the public service of preventing, suppressing or extinguishing fire; or which may obstruct, delay, or hinder,. or may become the cause of obstruction, delay or hindrance to the prevention, suppression, or extinguishment of fire.
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 3.15. Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be placed, stored or handled in any occupancy within the scope of these regulations except as provided in the Uniform Fire Code.
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 3.16. Gate Entrances to School Grounds.
Every public and private school shall conform with Section 12081 of the Education Code which reads:
"The governing board of every public school district, and the governing authority of every private school, which maintains any building used for the instruction or housing of school pupils on land entirely enclosed (except for building walls) by fences or walls, shall, through cooperation with the local law enforcement and fire protection agencies having jurisdiction of the area, make provision for the erection of gates in such fences or walls. The gates shall be of sufficient size to permit the entrances of the ambulances, police equipment, and fire fighting apparatus, used by the law enforcement and fire protection agencies. There shall be no less than one such access gate and there shall be as many such gates as needed to assure access to all major building and ground areas. If such gates are to be equipped with locks, the locking devices shall be designed to permit ready entrance by the use of the chain or bolt cutting devices with which the local law enforcement and fire protection agencies may be equipped."
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.17. Guards for Heating Appliances.
Every heating appliance in any occupancy governed by these regulations which does not have protective features incorporated in its design, shall be provided with guards that will provide protection against ignition of clothing and other combustible material.
(a) Appliances employing open flame radiated heat shall have fixed and substantially constructed metallic guards located not less than ten inches (10 ") from the radiating flame and the guard members shall be spaced not more than two inches (2 ") apart.
(b) Cabinet type appliances that are not provided with an inner combustion chamber and an air circulating space between the combustion chamber and the outer shell, shall have fixed and substantially constructed metallic guards located not less than 3 inches from the shell and spaced not more than 2 inches apart.
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 3.18. Hazardous Areas.
(a) General. Occupancies or portions thereof used or intended to be used as operating rooms, surgeries, delivery rooms, storage rooms and similar hazardous locations in which flammable or nonflammable mixtures of gases are used or stored shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 56A-1973 Inhalation Anesthetics, NFPA 56C-1973 Laboratories NFPA 56D-1976 Hyperbaric Facilities, NFPA 50-1974 Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, and this section.
(b) Containers. Cylinders and fittings for compressed gases shall conform to the regulations of the Federal Department of Transportation.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be clearly marked with the name of the gas contained therein. Cylinders shall bear color markings and labels conforming to the following:
Gas Color
(1) Oxygen ....................... Green
(2) Carbon Dioxide ............... Gray
(3) Nitrous Oxide ................ Light Blue
(4) Cyclopropane ................. Orange
(5) Helium ....................... Brown
(6) Ethlene ...................... Red
(7) Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen .... Gray and Green
(8) Helium and Oxygen ............ Brown and Green
Note: Polished metal or chrome-plated cylinders shall have color tags in addition to color labels.
When deemed necessary by the enforcing agency compressed gas cylinders shall be secured by chains, metal straps, or other approved materials to prevent overturning.
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 3.19. Housekeeping.
Every building or portion of a building governed by these regulations shall be maintained in a neat orderly manner, free from any condition that would create a fire or life hazard or a condition which would add to or contribute to the rapid spread of fire. Provisions shall be made for the proper storage and disposal of waste materials and rubbish consistent with the following:
(a) All basements, cellars, floors, closets, attics, and other similar places not open to continuous observation shall be kept free from combustible litter and rubbish at all times. Note:Such storage may be permitted in these areas only when protected by approved automatic extinguishing systems or fire-resistive separations.
(b) All combustible waste material and rubbish shall be stored in approved containers or shall be stored in a manner approved by the enforcing agency as being consistent with standard fire prevention practices until such waste material and rubbish is removed from the premises or otherwise disposed of in a proper manner. Nonmetallic rubbish containers with a capacity of less than 30 gallons shall be manufactured of materials tested in accordance with and shall comply with U.L. Standard 242 "Nonmetallic Containers for Waste Paper" (Rev. 3- 93) which is incorporated by reference. Nonmetallic rubbish containers with a capacity of 30 gallons or more shall be manufactured of materials having a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m2 that meet ASTM Standard 1354-90a, "Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter" (Rev. 8-91) which is incorporated by reference. Such containers shall be equipped with an integrated self-closing lid and be permanently labeled indicating capacity and peak rate of heat release.
(c) Approved self-closing metal containers shall be provided and maintained in all rooms or locations where oily rags, oily waste, paint rags, or similar materials subject to spontaneous ignition are used, or are stored temporarily. Such containers shall be emptied daily.
(d) Ashes shall not be placed in, on, or near combustible material, but shall be placed in approved metal containers, until removed from the premises or otherwise properly disposed of.
(e) No dry vegetation shall be permitted to exist within 20 feet of any building or occupancies subject to these regulations.
(f) Except when permitted by the enforcing agency, boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, transformer and switchgear vaults and electrical panel rooms, shall not be used for storage.
(g) Electric motors, filters on heating equipment, and grease hoods shall be checked periodically and kept clean and maintained in a safe operating condition.
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 3.20. Incinerators.
Unless other approved means are provided for the prompt disposal of rubbish, an approved incinerator shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of combustible waste. Incinerators shall be constructed, located, and maintained in such manner that waste material can be safely burned at any hour of the day, where local ordinances permit.
Fuel-fired and garbage burning incinerators shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with NFPA 82-1977 Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment or U.L. 791-1967, whichever is applicable.
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 3.21. Interior Finish of Decorative Material.
(a) Unframed Rigid Combustible Decorative Material. Rigid combustible decorative material and assemblies of materials not more than 1/4 inch in thickness used for folding doors, room dividers, decorative screens and similar applications, which do not create concealed spaces and which are installed with exposed edges, shall be flame resistant in accordance with the following:
(1) Test specimen shall be 12 inches wide and 24 inches long. Four specimens shall be tested, two in each direction of the material.
(2) The specimen shall be suspended vertically with its lower edge 2 inches above the top of a 3/8 inch diameter Bunsen Burner. The test shall be performed in a draft-free area.
(3) The flames from the burner shall be 4 inches long and shall be adjusted with sufficient air supply to eliminate any yellow flame tips but without any distinct inner blue cone.
(4) The specimen shall be exposed to the flame at each corner and at not less than one other point along the lower edge. Each exposure shall be of sufficient duration to determine if the material will ignite and continue to burn, but shall be not less than 20 seconds.
(5) The criteria for acceptance shall be as follows:
(A) There shall be not more than intermittent flaming appreciably beyond the area exposed to the test flame.
(B) No flame shall reach the top of the specimen.
(C) On removing the test flame there shall be not more than one second of after flaming except there may be nonprogressive flaming of short duration in areas of accumulated char which were directly exposed to the test flame.
(b) Framed Rigid Combustible Decorative Material. Rigid combustible decorative material and assemblies of materials not more than 1/4 inch in thickness used for folding doors, room dividers, decorative screens and similar applications, and which are installed with all edges protected, shall conform to the following:
(1) All exposed edges shall be protected with frames of metal or other noncombustible material, or solid wood of minimum 1/4 inch dimension.
(2) The total square foot area of the material shall not exceed ten percent of that of the floor area of the room in which the material is installed.
(3) When tested as follows, no flames shall reach the top edge of the specimen.
The test shall be conducted in a draft free area, on a specimen of the material 12 inches by 12 inches suspended at a 45 degree angle from the horizontal with the upper and lower edges in a horizontal plane. The test flame shall be 3 inches long from a Bunsen Burner of approximately 1/2 inch inside diameter with the air supply completely shut off. The burner shall be so positioned so that its top is 1 inch vertically below a point on the lower surface of the test specimen, 1 inch up from its lower horizontal edge, and mid-way between the inclined edges. The exposure to the test flame and the duration of test shall be for a period of 2 minutes.
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 3.22. Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
(a) When liquefied petroleum gas is used, the storage and handling thereof shall conform to the appropriate provisions referenced in Sections 3.02 and 3.03.
(b) All liquefied petroleum gas tanks located in school yards shall be surrounded by a rugged steel fence or equivalent. Tanks in other occupancies shall also be so protected if in the opinion of the enforcement agency such protection is needed to prevent unauthorized tampering. The fence shall be at least 6 feet in height and, if it completely surrounds the tank, shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from the tanks. Fenced areas shall be locked when unattended.
(c) Section 475, Title 8, California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted as a part of these regulations.
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 3.23. Nonambulatory Housing in Group R-2 and R-6 Occupancies.
Nonambulatory persons in Group R-2 and R-6 Occupancies shall not be housed above the first floor unless the building is of Type I.F.R. or Type II F.R. construction.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.24. Maintenance of Equipment.
All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems required by these regulations shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Upon disruption or diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such equipment, material or systems, immediate action shall be instituted to effect a reestablishment of such equipment material or systems to their original normal and operational condition.
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 3.25. Open Flame Devices.
(a) Open flame devices shall be prohibited in every Group A, E, I, R-2 and R-6 Occupancy. Exceptions:
(1) Fuel burning elements of approved appliances shall not be considered as open flame devices.
(2) Upon approval of the enforcing agency, open flame devices may be used under the following conditions.
(A) When necessary for ceremonial or theatrical purposes under such restrictions as may be deemed necessary to avoid danger of ignition of combustible materials or injury to occupants.
(B) In approved and stable candle holders on individual tables of dining establishments.
(b) Under no circumstances shall hand held open flame devices such as exposed candles be permitted for any purpose in any occupancy within the scope of these regulations.
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 3.26. Operators Statement -Group I, R-2 and R-6 Occupancies.
Every person, firm or corporation maintaining or operating any Group I or Group R-2 or R-6 Occupancy shall provide an operators statement in accordance with Section 13132 of the Health and Safety Code which reads as follows:
"13132. Every person, firm or corporation maintaining or operating any facility for the care of the mentally handicapped shall file a statement with the fire authority having jurisdiction within five days of the admission or readmission of a patient stating that such patient is an ambulatory or a nonambulatory person and enumerating the reasons for such classification. Such a statement shall also be filed for each existing patient within 30 days of the effective date of this section.
Any statement required to be filed pursuant to this section shall be certified as to its correctness by the person attending such patient.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation required to file a statement pursuant to this section to include false statements therein. Any such act shall be in violation of this section and subject to the provisions of Section 13112."
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.27. Overcrowding.
The number of occupants of any building, structure, or portion thereof, shall not exceed the permitted or posted capacity.
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 3.28. Plans and Specifications.
(a) General. When plans and specifications are reviewed and approved by the State Fire Marshal such plans and specifications shall bear the stamp of approval of the State Fire Marshal and shall be available at the site of construction for review by the enforcing agency.
(b) Public Schools. Plans and specifications for the construction, alteration or addition to any building owned, leased or rented by any public school district shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.
Exceptions:
(1) Plans and specifications submitted to the Office of the State Architect and which are reviewed by the State Fire Marshal.
(2) Upon the annual submission of a written request by the chief of any city, county or city and county fire department or fire protection district to the State Fire Marshal, approvals required by this subsection shall be obtained from the appropriate chief or his authorized representative. In such instances plans and specifications may be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for relay to the appropriate local authority or may be submitted directly to such local authority.
(c) Movable Walls and Partitions. Plans or diagrams shall be submitted to the enforcing agency for approval before the installation of, or rearrangement of, any movable wall or partition in any occupancy. Approval shall be granted only if there is no increase in the fire hazard as defined in Section 3.14.
(d) New Construction High-Rise Buildings.
(1) Complete plans or specifications, or both, shall be prepared covering all work required to comply with new construction high-rise buildings. Such plans and specifications shall be submitted to the enforcing agency having jurisdiction.
(2) All plans and specifications shall be prepared under the responsible charge of an architect or a civil or structural engineer authorized by law to develop construction plans and specifications, or by both such architect and engineer. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by an engineer duly qualified in that branch of engineering necessary to perform such services. Administration of the work of construction shall be under the charge of the responsible architect or engineer except that where plans and specifications involve alterations or repairs, such work of construction may be administered by an engineer duly qualified to perform such services and holding a valid certificate under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code for performance of services in that branch of engineering in which said plans, specifications and estimates and work of construction are applicable.
This section shall not be construed as preventing the design of fire extinguishing systems by persons holding a C-16 license issued pursuant to Division 3, Chapter 9, Business and Professions Code. In such instances, however, the responsibility charge of this section shall prevail.
(e) Existing High-Rise Buildings.
(1) Complete plans or specifications, or both, shall be prepared covering all work required by Sections 2 1733 through 2 1747, Title 24, CAC for existing high-rise buildings. Such plans or specifications shall be submitted to the enforcing agency having jurisdiction.
(2) When new construction is required to conform with the provisions of these regulations, complete plans or specifications, or both shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. As used in this section "new construction" is not intended to include repairs, replacements or minor alterations which do not disrupt or appreciably add to or affect the structural aspects of the building."
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 3.29. Portable Fire Extinguishing Equipment.
(a) General. Portable fire extinguishers conforming to the requirements of Division 1., Chapter 3, Title 19, CCR, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with guides established therein.
(b) Special Coverage. Additional Class A, B, and C units of adequate extinguishing potential shall be provided for any other hazard as determined by the enforcing agency.
(c) Group A Occupancies.
(1) One additional Class 2-A unit shall be provided in Group A Occupancies as follows:
(A) On each side of the stage or platform.
Exception: Platforms 1000 square feet or less in area need have only one such extinguishing unit.
(B) On each side of every fly gallery.
(C) In basements beneath the stage or platform.
(D) In every hallway or passageway leading to a dressing room.
(E) In every property room, carpenter shop, or similar workroom.
(2) Not less than one 10-B: C unit (not less than 4-B: C for existing extinguishers in existing occupancies) shall be provided:
(A) For each motor and fan room.
(B) Adjacent to each switchboard on the stage or platform.
(C) For each motion picture machine in projection rooms.
Exception: One 20-B:C unit (not less than 8-B:C for existing extinguishers in existing occupancies) in each projection room may be accepted as providing substantially equal protection.
(3) The enforcing agency may allow modifications or deviations relative to the number and location of portable fire extinguishers as required by this section provided such authority finds that the basic intent of this section and the ease of accessibility to extinguishers is otherwise achieved.
(d) Group R-2 and R-6 Occupancies. In Group R-2 and R-6 Occupancies a continuously attached garden hose, equipped with a water flow control nozzle, may be provided in lieu of one or more required fire extinguishers when acceptable to the enforcing agency. The location and length of such hose shall be as designated or approved by the enforcing agency. Note:It is recommended that wherever possible portable fire extinguishers be located adjacent to manual fire alarm sending stations.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13143.6, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.30. Posting of Room Capacity.
Any room having an occupant load of 50 or more persons where fixed seats are not installed, and which is used for assembly, classroom, dining, drinking, or similar purposes, shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous place near the main exit from the room. Posting shall be by means of a durable sign having a contrasting color from the background to which it is attached. Signs shall be of an approved type and shall be maintained in a legible manner by the owner or his authorized agent and shall indicate the number of occupants permitted for each room use. No person shall deface or remove such signs except as authorized by the enforcing agency.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.31. Restraint.
Restraint shall not be permitted in any building except in Group I Occupancies constructed for such use in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2-10, Part 2, Title 24, CAC.
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 3.32. Smoking.
(a) Smoking shall not be permitted in any Group E Occupancy as defined in Part 2, Title 24, CAC, except as provided in subsection (b) below.
(b) The governing board of any school district maintaining a community college or high school may adopt rules and regulations permitting the smoking and possession of tobacco on the campus of a community college or high school or while under the authority of school personnel by pupils of the community college or high school; provided that such rules and regulations shall not permit students to smoke in any classroom or other enclosed facility which any student is required to smoke in any classroom or other enclosed facility which any student is required to occupy or which is customarily occupied by nonsmoking students. Areas designated for smoking shall be approved by the enforcing agency. Note:See Section 10602.5 of the Education Code relating to the smoking or possession of tobacco by pupils.
(c) Approved no smoking signs shall be posted on all stages and platforms of Group A Occupancies. Smoking shall not be permitted on stages or platforms except in approved designated areas and as necessary for theatrical, opera or similar productions.
(d) Smoking shall be prohibited in any patient room of a Group I, R-2 or R-6 Occupancy utilizing air-induced mattresses. No Smoking -Open Flame Signs shall be installed as specified in NFPA 99B, Hypobaric Facilities, 2002 edition.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 3.33. Licensing Time Frames.
(a) The minimum, median and maximum periods specified in Table No. 3-A are based on the State Fire Marshal's actual performance in issu ing licenses, permits, certificates, registrations and listings during the period of January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1983.
TABLE 3-A
Processing Period
in Days
Program Minimum Median Maximum
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System Service License 21 119 310
Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Registration 1 20 212
Fire Extinguisher Concern License 2 29 135
Pyrotenchnic Operator License 2 52 171
Fireworks Manufacturer, Wholesale, Importer & 3 21 78
Exporter, Retailer, Public Display License;
Agricultural and Wildlife Fireworks, Model Rocket
Engine and Emergency Signal Device License
Construction Materials and Fire Alarm Equipment and 4 79 257
System Listing
Flame Retardant Fabric Registration 8 42 206
Flame Retardant Chemical Registration 5 27 104
Flame RetardantApplication Concern Registration 1 10 225
(b) The State Fire Marshal shall within twenty (20) working days of receipt of an application notify the applicant in writing that the application has been received. The written notification shall also specify if the application is complete or incomplete. If the application is found to be incomplete, the written notification shall include what additional information is required for processing. An application which is initially found to be incomplete will be processed within the median processing periods specified in Table 3-A after all required additional information is received by the State Fire Marshal. An application which is initially found to be complete will be processed within the median processing periods specified in Table 3-A. This processing period will begin when the State Fire Marshal mails the applicant notification that his application is complete.
Note: Authority cited: Section 15374, Government Code. Reference: Sections 15374-15378, Government Code.
s 4.1. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article, the meaning of the following terms shall be as set forth in this section.
(a) Burglar Bars -Security bars located on the inside or outside of a door or window of a residential dwelling.
(b) Residential Dwelling -A house, apartment, motel, hotel, or other type of residential dwelling subject to the State Housing Law (Part. 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910), Division 13) of the Health and Safety Code and a manufactured home, mobilehome, and multiunit manufactured housing as defined in Part 2 (commencing with Section 18000) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
s 4.2. Labeling.
Burglar bars shall not be sold in California at wholesale or retail unless warning information as specified in Section 4.3 is provided either on the packaging or provided inside the packaging along with the burglar bars.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
s 4.3. Warning Information.
(a) Warning information located on or in burglar bar packaging shall contain the following information:
(1) Warning that the burglar bars are intended to deter or delay intruders, they are not intended to prevent entry.
(2) A reprint of the following requirements from Section 310.4 of the 1995 California Building Code:
"Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices may be installed on emergency escape or rescue windows, doors or window wells, or any required exit door, provided:
1. The devices are equipped with approved release mechanisms which are openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort; and
2. The building is equipped with smoke detectors installed in accordance with Section 310.9.
Such bars, grilles, grates or similar devices shall be equipped with an approved release device for use by the fire department only on the exterior side for the purpose of fire department emergency access, when required by the authority having jurisdiction."
(3) A statement regarding the necessity of installing early warning smoke detectors (as required by the 1995 California Building Code, Section 310.9) and planning occupant's escape routes and meeting places.
(4) Contact the local building and fire official to determine if a local ordinance requires a building permit prior to installation and if the burglar bars are required to have a release mechanism on the outside for use by the fire department in the event of a fire emergency.
(5) Written directions and illustrations on the operation of the emergency escape release mechanisms. These directions shall include a warning that the mechanisms be tested on a monthly basis.
(b) The textual information required by this section shall be printed in a minimum 12-point non-decorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background.
(c) Graphical information required by this section shall be of sufficient size to clearly illustrate the intended actions.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
s 4.4. Warning Information Location.
When placed on burglar bar packaging, the information required by Section 4.3 shall be conspicuously located and shall not be covered or made illegible by product advertising not required by section 4.3.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
s 4.5. Contractor or Installer Disclosures.
Any contractor or installer of burglar bars shall provide the owner of the residential dwelling the warning information required pursuant to section 4.3 prior to installing burglar bards.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
s 4.6. Prohibited Installations.
No person shall install for profit unopenable burglar bars on a residential dwelling:
(a) Where the California Building Code requires openable burglar bars for emergency escape or rescue, or
(b) On mobilehomes, manufactured homes, or multiunit manufactured housing unless at least one window or door to the exterior in each bedroom is openable for emergency escape or rescue.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13113.9, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 18958, Health and Safety Code. Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958 Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960 Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958 Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960 Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18958, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18950-18960, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 ad 18897- 18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.01. Scope.
s 80.02. Index.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.03. Air Filters. SFM-51.6.
s 80.04. Smoke or Heat Ventilators. SFM-39.1.
s 80.05. Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. SFM-43.1.
s 80.05.1. Scope.
s 80.05.2. Fire Testing Furnaces and Control.
s 80.05.3. Unexposed Surface Temperatures.
s 80.05.4. Classification as Determined by Test.
s 80.05.5. Test Specimen.
s 80.05.6. Duration and Conduct of Tests.
s 80.05.7. Tests of Bearing Walls and Partitions.
s 80.05.8. Tests of Nonbearing Walls and Partitions.
s 80.05.9. Tests of Columns.
s 80.05.10. Alternate Test of Protection for Structural Steel Columns.
s 80.05.11. Tests of Floors and Roofs.
s 80.05.12. Tests of Loaded Restrained Structural Frame Members.
s 80.05.13. Alternate Test Procedure of Protection for Structural Steel Beams, Girders, and Trusses.
s 80.05.14. Tests of Ceiling Constructions.
s 80.05.15. Tests of Protection for Combustible Framing, or for Combustible Facings on the Unexposed Side of Walls, Partitions, and Floors.
s 80.05.16. Standard Fire Endurance Test Report Form.
s 80.06. Fire Dampers SFM-43.2.
s 80.06.1. Scope.
s 80.06.2. Instructions.
s 80.06.3. Construction.
s 80.06.4. Performance.
s 80.06.5. Closing Reliability Test.
s 80.06.6. Dust Loading Test.
s 80.06.7. Salt-Spray Exposure Test.
s 80.06.8. Spring Closing Force Test.
s 80.06.9. Zinc Coatings.
s 80.06.10. Cadmium Coatings.
s 80.06.11. Fire Endurance Tests.
s 80.06.12. Hose Stream Test.
s 80.06.13. Conditions of Acceptance.
s 80.06.14. Marking.
s 80.09. Protective Signaling Systems, Standard Test Procedures. SFM-72.1.
s 80.09.1. Scope.
s 80.09.2. Test Reports.
s 80.09.3. General.
s 80.09.4. Performance.
s 80.09.5. Printed Wiring Boards.
s 80.09.6. Relays for Protective Signaling Service.
s 80.09.7. Semi-Conductor Tests.
s 80.09.8. Electrical Rating.
s 80.10. Fire Testing Furnaces SFM-43.5.
s 80.10.1. Scope.
s 80.10.2. Furnace Design and Dimensions.
s 80.10.3. Burner and Fuel.
s 80.10.4. Time -Temperature Curve.
s 80.10.5. Furnace Control.
s 80.10.6. Correlation.
s 80.11. Standard for Power Operated Exit Doors SFM -33.1.
s 80.11.1. Scope.
s 80.11.2. General.
s 80.11.3. Swinging Doors.
s 80.11.4. Sliding Doors.
s 80.11.5. Marking.
s 80.13. Standard for Tests of Fire Door Assemblies SFM-43.7.
s 80.13.1. Scope.
s 80.13.2. Fire Testing Furnaces and Control.
s 80.13.3. Unexposed Surface Temperatures.
s 80.13.4. Test Assemblies.
s 80.13.5. Conduct of Tests.
s 80.13.6. Report.
s 80.13.7. Conditions of Acceptance.
s 80.13.8. Marking.
s 80.14. Design Requirements and Test Procedures for Single Point Latching of Locking Devices SFM -33.2.
s 80.14.1. Scope.
s 80.14.2. Instructions.
s 80.14.3. Design.
s 80.14.4. Construction Materials.
s 80.14.5. Endurance and Performance Test Procedures.
s 80.14.6. Thickness of Coatings Tests.
s 80.14.7. Marking.
s 80.15. Construction Standards and Performance Tests for Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware SFM-33.3.
s 80.15.1. Scope.
s 80.15.2. Instructions.
s 80.15.3. Design.
s 80.15.4. Construction Materials.
s 80.15.5. Endurance and Performance Tests.
s 80.15.6. Emergency Operation Test.
s 80.15.7. Marking.
s 80.16. Single and Multiple Station Fire Alarm Devices, Mechanically Operated Type -SFM-72.2.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13114 and 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100 through 13146.5, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.16.1. Scope.
s 80.16.2. Test Reports.
s 80.16.3. General.
s 80.16.4. Performance.
s 80.16.5. Instructions.
s 80.16.6. Marking.
s 80.16.7. Testing Oven.
s 80.17. Smoke Detectors, Combustion Products Type. SFM-72.3.
s 80.17.1. Scope.
s 80.17.2. Test Reports.
s 80.17.3. General.
s 80.17.4. Performance.
s 80.17.6. Tests on Thermoplastic Materials.
s 80.18. Household Fire Warning Systems, Standard Test Procedures. SFM-72.4.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.1. Scope.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.2. Test Reports.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.3. General.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.4. Performance.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.5. Printed Wiring Boards.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.6. Installation Drawing.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6, and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 80.18.7. Instructions.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13114, 13143, 13143.6 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.
s 200. Purpose.
Construction material, assemblies of material, equipment, methods of construction, methods for the installation of equipment, fire alarm systems and devices, and automatic sprinkler systems and devices listed by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the provisions of this article shall be construed as conforming to the applicable provisions of these regulations without submission of further evidence thereof, and shall be assumed to possess the fire and panic safety specified when constructed and installed in accordance with theconditions of their listing. (continued)