C101 General — 2025 California Fire Code

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) § C101 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

C101.1 Scope.¶

In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5.1, fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction.

Exception: [SFM] Group B, S-2 and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:

1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms). 2. Safety roadside rest areas, (SRRA), public restrooms. 3. Truck inspection facilities, (TIF), California Highway Patrol (CHP) office space and vehicle inspection bays. 4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.

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