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Appendix I — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS

Section I101 — NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-27 · California

Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

I101.1 General.

This appendix is intended to identify conditions that can occur where fire protection systems are not properly maintained or components have been damaged. This appendix is not intended to provide comprehensive inspection, testing and maintenance requirements, which are found in NFPA 10, NFPA 25 and NFPA 72. Rather, it is intended to identify problems that are readily observable during fire inspections.

I101.2 Impaired conditions requiring immediate action.

The following conditions indicate noncompliant and impaired fire protection systems. An impaired system(s) shall require immediate action by the building owner to return the fire protection system back to service:

  1. Valves in the shut or closed position: 1.1. Water supply valves, such as in riser rooms, yards and vaults. 1.2. Water supply floor control valves in multiple-story buildings. 1.3. Fuel supply valves for fire pumps. 1.4. Commercial kitchen hood suppression valves.
  2. Impaired fire alarm systems: 2.1. Fire alarm systems with no power (primary or secondary). 2.2. No active communication path to the supervising/remote station (unless the system is local).

I101.3 Noncompliant conditions requiring component replacement.

The following conditions shall be deemed noncompliant and shall cause the related component(s) to be replaced to comply with the provisions of this code:

  1. Sprinklers having any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage. 1.2. Paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied. 1.3. Evidence of corrosion including, but not limited to, discoloration or rust. 1.4. Deformation or damage of any part. 1.5. Improper orientation of sprinkler. 1.6. Empty glass bulb. 1.7. Sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920. 1.8. Replacement sprinklers that do not match existing sprinklers in orifice size, K-factor temperature rating, coating or deflector type. 1.9. Sprinklers for the protection of cooking equipment that have not been replaced within one year.
  2. Water pressure and air pressure gauges. 2.1. Installed for more than 5 years and have not been tested to within 3 percent accuracy. 2.2. Indicating zero pressure.

I101.4 Noncompliant conditions requiring component repair or replacement.

The following shall be deemed noncompliant conditions and shall cause the related component(s) to be repaired or replaced to comply with the provisions of this code:

  1. Sprinkler and standpipe system piping and fittings having any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage.

1.2. Evidence of corrosion.

1.3. Misalignment. 1.4. Mechanical damage.

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APPENDIX I—FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS

  1. Sprinkler piping support having any of the following conditions: 2.1. Materials resting on or hung from sprinkler piping. 2.2. Damaged or loose hangers or braces.
  2. Class II and Class III standpipe systems having any of the following conditions: 3.1. No hose or nozzle, where required. 3.2. Hose threads incompatible with fire department hose threads.

3.3. Hose connection cap missing. 3.4. Mildew, cuts, abrasions and deterioration evident.

3.5. Coupling damaged. 3.6. Gaskets missing or deteriorated. 3.7. Nozzle missing or obstructed. 4. Hose racks and cabinets having any of the following conditions: 4.1. Difficult to operate or damaged. 4.2. Hose improperly racked or rolled. 4.3. Inability of rack to swing 90 degrees (1.57 rad) out of the cabinet. 4.4. Cabinet locked, except as permitted by this code. 4.5. Cabinet door will not fully open. 4.6. Door glazing cracked or broken. 5. Portable fire extinguishers having any of the following conditions: 5.1. Broken seal or tamper indicator. 5.2. Expired maintenance tag. 5.3. Pressure gauge indicator in “red.” 5.4. Signs of leakage or corrosion. 5.5. Mechanical damage, denting or abrasion of tank. 5.6. Presence of repairs such as welding, soldering or brazing. 5.7. Damaged threads. 5.8. Damaged hose assembly, couplings or swivel joints. 6. Fire alarm and detection control equipment, initiating devices and notification appliances having any of the following conditions:

6.1. Corroded or leaking batteries or terminals. 6.2. Smoke detectors having paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied. 6.3. Mechanical damage to any fire alarm equipment, devices or appliances. 6.4. Tripped fuses. 6.5. Fire alarm systems not in “normal” (no alarm, supervisory or trouble) state. 7. Fire department connections having any of the following conditions: 7.1. Fire department connections are not visible or able to be accessed from the fire apparatus access road. 7.2. Couplings or swivels are damaged. 7.3. Plugs and caps are missing or damaged.

7.4. Gaskets are deteriorated.

7.5. Check valve is leaking. 7.6. Identification signs are missing. 8. Fire pumps having any of the following conditions: 8.1. Pump room temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C). 8.2. Ventilating louvers are not freely operable. 8.3. Corroded or leaking system piping.

8.4. Diesel fuel tank is less than two-thirds full.

8.5. Battery readings, lubrication oil or cooling water levels are abnormal.

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2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)
  1. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  4. Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
  5. Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
  6. Chapter 6 — BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
  7. Chapter 7 — FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
  8. Chapter 8 — INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHI…
  9. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
  10. Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS
  11. Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
  12. Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
  13. Chapter 20 — AVIATION FACILITIES
  14. Chapter 21 — DRY CLEANING
  15. Chapter 22 — COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS
  16. Chapter 23 — MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
  17. Chapter 24 — FLAMMABLE FINISHES
  18. Chapter 25 — FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING
  19. Chapter 26 — FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
  20. Chapter 27 — SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES
  21. Chapter 28 — LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS A…
  22. Chapter 29 — MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
  23. Chapter 30 — INDUSTRIAL OVENS
  24. Chapter 31 — TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTH…
  25. Chapter 32 — HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
  26. Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
  27. Chapter 34 — TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE
  28. Chapter 35 — WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
  29. Chapter 36 — MARINAS
  30. Chapter 37 — COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS
  31. Chapter 38 — RESERVED
  32. Chapter 39 — PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
  33. Chapter 40 — STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES
  34. Chapter 41 — TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOKING OPERATIONS
  35. Chapter 48 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO S…
  36. Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AR…
  37. Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
  38. Chapter 51 — AEROSOLS
  39. Chapter 52 — RESERVED
  40. Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
  41. Chapter 54 — CORROSIVE MATERIALS
  42. Chapter 55 — CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
  43. Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
  44. Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
  45. Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
  46. Chapter 59 — FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
  47. Chapter 60 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
  48. Chapter 61 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
  49. Chapter 62 — ORGANIC PEROXIDES
  50. Chapter 63 — OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENI…
  51. Chapter 64 — PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
  52. Chapter 65 — PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS
  53. Chapter 66 — UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS
  54. Chapter 67 — WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
  55. Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  56. Appendix Chapter 4 — SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON US…
  57. Appendix A — BOARD OF APPEALS
  58. Appendix B — FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
  59. Appendix BB — FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
  60. Appendix C — FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
  61. Appendix CC — FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
  62. Appendix D — FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
  63. Appendix E — HAZARD CATEGORIES
  64. Appendix F — HAZARD RANKING
  65. Appendix G — CRYOGENIC FLUIDS—WEIGHT AND VOLUME EQUIVALENTS
  66. Appendix H — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOU…
  67. ▸ Appendix I — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS
    Overview
    1. Section I101 — NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS
    2. Section I102 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  68. Appendix J — BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN
  69. Appendix K — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY…
  70. Appendix L — REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SY…
  71. Appendix M — HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS—RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKL…
  72. Appendix N — INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
  73. Appendix O — VALET TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION IN GROUP R-2…
  74. Appendix P — TEMPORARY HAUNTED HOUSES, GHOST WALKS AND SIMILAR…
  75. Appendix Q — COMMUNITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIRE HAZ…

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