Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 19 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 19.48 — BERKELEY FIRE CODE
Berkeley Municipal Code Art. 4 Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Berkeley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Berkeley
Cite as: Berkeley Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-05
19.48.050 Amendments to Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features.¶
Chapter 7 of the California Fire Code is partially adopted with adopted sections below. (Sections adopted by the State Fire Marshal remain unless modified below.)
CHAPTER 7 – FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
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)
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