Section 802 — BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS — 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10)

802.1 Scope. ¶

802.1 Scope. The requirements of this section are limited to work areas in which Level 2 alterations are being performed and shall apply beyond the work area where specified.

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802.2 Vertical openings. ¶

802.2 Vertical openings. Existing vertical openings shall comply with the provisions of Sections 802.2.1, 802.2.2 and 802.2.3. 802.2.1 Existing vertical openings. Existing interior vertical openings connecting two or more floors shall be enclosed with approved assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour with approved opening protectives. Exceptions: 1. Where vertical opening enclosure is not required by the California Building Code or the California Fire Code . 2. Interior vertical openings other than stairways may be blocked at the floor and ceiling of the work area by…

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802.3 Smoke compartments. ¶

802.3 Smoke compartments. In Group I-2 occupancies where the work area is on a story used for sleeping rooms for more than 30 care recipients, the story shall be divided into not less than two compartments by smoke barrier walls in accordance with Section 407.5 of the California Building Code as required for new construction.

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802.4 Interior finish. ¶

802.4 Interior finish. The interior finish and trim of walls and ceilings in exits and corridors in any work area shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code . Exception: Existing materials that do not comply with the requirements of the California Building Code shall be permitted to be treated with an approved fire-retardant coating in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to achieve the required classification. Compliance with this section shall be demonstrated by testing the fire-retardant coating on the same material and achieving the required performance.…

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802.5 Guards. ¶

802.5 Guards. The requirements of Sections 802.5.1 and 802.5.2 shall apply in all work areas. 8-4 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. ALTERATIONS—LEVEL 2 802.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of a floor, such as a balcony or a loading dock, that is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below and is not provided with guards, or those in which the existing guards are judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided with guards. 802.5.2 Design. Where there are no guards or where existing guards must be replaced, the guards…

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802.6 Fire-resistance ratings. ¶

802.6 Fire-resistance ratings. Where approved by the code official, buildings where an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 of the California Building Code has been added, and the building is now sprinklered throughout, the required fire-resistance ratings of building elements and materials shall be permitted to meet the requirements of the current building code. The building is required to meet the other applicable requirements of the California Building Code . Plans, investigation and evaluation reports, and other data shall be submitted…

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