Chapter 31 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 3105 — AWNINGS AND CANOPIES

2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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3105.1 General.

3105.1 General. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3105.2 and 3105.3 and other applicable sections of this code.

3105.2 Design and construction.

3105.2 Design and construction. Awnings and canopies shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind or other lateral loads and live loads as required by Chapter 16 with due allowance for shape, open construction and similar features that relieve the pressures or loads. Structural members shall be protected to prevent deterioration. Awnings shall have frames of noncombustible material, fire-retardant-treated wood, heavy timber complying with Section 2304.11 or 1-hour construction, and shall be fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible.

3105.3 Awnings and canopy materials.

3105.3 Awnings and canopy materials. Awnings and canopies shall be provided with an approved covering that complies with one of the following: 1. The fire propagation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701. 2. Has a flame spread index not greater than 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. 3. Meets all of the following criteria when tested in accordance with NFPA 286: 3.1. During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling. 3.2. Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286, shall not occur. 3.3. The flame shall not spread to the…