Appendix N — INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
N103 Public Safety for Events — 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) § N103 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
N103.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan.¶
A fire safety and evacuation plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 404.2.
Exception: Where the fire code official determines that the nature of the exhibition, display or the activities therein does not pose an increased hazard to public safety.
N103.2 Fire watch personnel.¶
Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a trade show or exhibition, either because of the number or persons present or because of the nature of the performance, exhibition, display or activity, the owner or owner’s authorized agent shall provide one or more fire watch personnel in accordance with Section 403.11.1.
N103.3 Crowd managers.¶
Where events involve a gathering of more than 1,000 people, trained crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Section 403.11.3.
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