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Appendix E — HAZARD CATEGORIES

E101 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) § E101 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

E101.1 Scope.

This appendix provides information, explanations and examples to illustrate and clarify the hazard categories contained in Chapter 50 of the California Fire Code . The hazard categories are based on the DOL 29 CFR. Where numerical classifications are included, they are in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

This appendix should not be used as the sole means of hazardous materials classification.

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