Section 450 — GROUP C [SFM] — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

450.1 Group C Occupancies defined. ¶

450.1 Group C Occupancies defined. 450.1.1 Organized camps. For the purposes of these regulations, Group C Occupancies shall mean “organized camps” as defined in Section 18897, Health and Safety Code. 450.1.1.1 Description. An organized camp is a site with programs and facilities established for the primary purpose of providing an outdoor group living experience with social, spiritual, educational or recreational objectives, for five days or more during one or more seasons of the year. The term “organized camp” does not include a motel, tourist camp, trailer park, resort, hunting camp, auto…

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450.2 Purpose and intent. ¶

450.2 Purpose and intent. The provisions of this section are established to provide fire and life safety in organized camps, but at the same time preserve the basic concept of outdoor living. It is the intent of this section that organized camps shall be considered as a sepa- rate and distinct occupancy.

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450.3 Basic building and structures. ¶

450.3 Basic building and structures. 450.3.1 Building classification. Every building or structure shall be classified into the occupancy group they most nearly resemble and be constructed in accordance with appropriate occupancy requirements specified in this part. Exceptions: 1. Tents, tent structures, and buildings and structures that do not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) in any lateral dimension and where such building or structure is not more than one story. 2. For fire safety, buildings or structures on the premises of an organized camp which are used for sleeping purposes, regard- less of…

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450.4 General. ¶

450.4 General. 450.4.1 Buildings intended for sleeping. Buildings and structures used or intended for sleeping purposes which do not exceed any one of the limitations set forth below shall conform to the provisions of Sections 450.5 and 450.7. 1. One story in height 2. Twenty-five feet (7620 mm) in any lateral dimension Exception: This provision shall not apply to buildings or structures conforming to construction provisions of this section in effect prior to January 1, 1985. 3. Maximum housing of 12 persons 450.4.2 Limitations. Buildings and structures used or intended for sleeping purposes,…

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450.5 and 450.7. ¶

450.5 and 450.7. Exception: Buildings or structures used exclusively for living and sleeping purposes by resident custodial or caretaker personnel only may be constructed in accordance with the provisions of these regulations for a Group R, 3 Occupancy.

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450.5 Special buildings, tents and tent structures. ¶

450.5 Special buildings, tents and tent structures. 450.5.1 Special buildings. In addition to the provisions of Section 450.7, special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 shall conform to the following: 1. The flame-spread end-point rating of all interior finish materials shall not exceed 200. 2. Every room or area housing more than eight persons shall be provided with not less than two approved exits, each of which shall be direct to the exterior and shall not be less than 32 inches (813 mm) in clear width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Rooms or…

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450.6 Building and structures for sleeping. ¶

450.6 Building and structures for sleeping. Buildings and structures, or portions thereof, used or intended for sleeping purposes and which exceed the height, area or capacity limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 shall conform to the provisions of this section. 450.6.1 Area, height and type of construction. Buildings and structures, or portions thereof, shall not exceed the limits of area, height and type of construction specified in these regulations for a Group R-2.1 occupancy. Such buildings and structures shall not be of less than one-hour fire-resistive construction throughout. on…

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450.7 Special requirements. ¶

450.7 Special requirements. The provisions of this section shall apply to the premises and to all buildings and structures of all orga- nized camps. 450.7.1 Electrical. The installation of all electrical wiring shall conform to the applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code. 450.7.2 Heating equipment. Heating equipment, and the installation thereof, shall conform to the provisions of the California Mechanical Code. 450.7.3 Motion picture booths. Motion picture machine booths shall conform to the requirements of Section 409. 450.7.4 Interior finish. Interior finish shall conform…

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450.8 Camp fire alarm. ¶

450.8 Camp fire alarm. Every organized camp shall provide and maintain a device or devices suitable for sounding a fire alarm. Such device or devices may be of any type acceptable to the enforcing agency provided they are distinctive in tone from all other signaling devices or systems and shall be audible throughout the camp premises. When an automatic fire alarm system is provided, as required by Section 450.6.6, all signaling devices required by this section shall be of the same type as that used in the automatic system.

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