Chapter 7 — FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES

Berkeley Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Berkeley

SECTION 705 – DOOR AND WINDOW OPENINGS

705.2.5 Smoke- and heat-activated doors. Smoke-activated doors shall be maintained to self-close or automatically close upon detection of smoke. Existing fusible-link-type automatic-door closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135°F (57°C). Doors required for fire and smoke separation for interior exit stairways and floor separation in R-1 or R-2 occupancies shall not be maintained in an open position with fusible links.

(Ord. 7990-NS § 1, 2025)

Article 5. Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

19.48.060 Amendments to Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety¶

Systems.

Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code is partially adopted with adopted sections below. (Sections adopted by the State Fire Marshal remain unless modified below.)

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