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:
Airport traffic control towers.
Open parking structures.
Group U occupancies.
Occupancies in Group F-2.
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