311 [OSHPD 1R, 2 and 5]—MEANS of Egress — 2025 California Existing Building Code

California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) § 311 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

311.1 General.¶

Means of egress through existing buildings shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, except as modified in this section.

311.1.1 Jurisdiction. Means of egress shall only pass through buildings that are under the jurisdiction of the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD).

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