Appendix K — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES
K101 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) § K101 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
K101.1 Scope.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings containing ambulatory care facilities in addition to the requirements of Chapter 11. Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with either the construction requirements in Chapter 11 or the construction requirements that applied at the time of construction, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
K101.2 Intent.¶
The intent of this appendix is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying and existing buildings containing ambulatory care facilities where such buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of the California Building Code .
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