Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

Section 903 — AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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

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[F] 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section. [F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted instead of automatic sprinkler system protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official. [F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21. Exception: Spaces or areas in…