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Appendix M — HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS—RETROACTIVE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS

M102 Where Required — 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) § M102 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

M102.1 High-rise buildings.

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be provided throughout existing high-rise buildings.

Exceptions:

  1. Airport traffic control towers.

  2. Open parking structures.

  3. Group U occupancies.

  4. Occupancies in Group F-2.

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