Chapter 4 — SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON OCCUPANCY AND USE
441 Pet Kennels and Pet Boarding Facilities [sfm] — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 441 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
441.1 These regulations shall apply to every building or fire area in which a pet…¶
Safety Code Section 122380, or a pet dealer, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 122125, maintains a kennel.
441.2 Automatic sprinkler system.¶
An approved automatic sprinkler system complying with California Fire Code Section 903 shall be installed.
Exception: Where a fire alarm system that is connected to a central reporting station that alerts the local fire department in case of fire.
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