Section 2311 — REPAIR GARAGES — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

2311.1 General. ¶

2311.1 General. Repair garages shall comply with this section and the California Building Code . Repair garages for vehicles that use more than one type of fuel shall comply with the applicable provisions of this section for each type of fuel used. Where a repair garage includes a motor fuel-dispensing facility, the fuel-dispensing operation shall comply with the requirements of this chapter for motor fuel-dispensing facilities.

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2311.2 Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids. ¶

2311.2 Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids. The storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids in repair garages shall comply with Chapter 57 and Sections 2311.2.1 through 2311.2.4. 2311.2.1 Cleaning of parts. Cleaning of parts shall be conducted in listed and approved parts-cleaning machines in accordance with Chapter 57. 2311.2.2 Waste oil, motor oil and other Class IIIB liquids. Waste oil, motor oil and other Class IIIB liquids shall be stored in approved tanks or containers, which are allowed to be stored and dispensed from inside repair garages. 2311.2.2.1 Tank…

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2311.3 Sources of ignition. ¶

2311.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall not be located within 18 inches (457 mm) of the floor and shall comply with Chapters 3 and 35. 23-16 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES 2311.3.1 Equipment. Appliances and equipment installed in a repair garage shall comply with the provisions of the California Building Code, the California Mechanical Code and the California Electrical Code . 2311.3.2 Smoking. Smoking shall not be allowed in repair garages except in approved locations.

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2311.4 Below-grade areas. ¶

2311.4 Below-grade areas. Pits and below-grade work areas in repair garages shall comply with Sections 2311.4.1 through 2311.4.3. 2311.4.1 Construction. Pits and below-grade work areas shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code . 2311.4.2 Means of egress. Pits and below-grade work areas shall be provided with means of egress in accordance with Chapter 10. 2311.4.3 Ventilation. Where Class I liquids or LP-gas are stored or used within a building having a basement or pit wherein flammable vapors could accumulate, the basement or pit shall be provided with mechanical…

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2311.5 Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas). ¶

2311.5 Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas). Vehicles powered by LP-gas and the servicing of vehicles powered by LP-gas shall be in compliance with this chapter, Chapter 61 and NFPA 58.

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2311.6 Vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). ¶

2311.6 Vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). LNG vehicles and CNG vehicles shall comply with Sections 2311.6.1 and 2311.6.2, as applicable. 2311.6.1 Liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG vehicle fuel system pressure shall be measured and recorded prior to entering the repair facility. The maximum allowable system pressure shall be not more than 170 psig (1172 kPa). Pressure greater than 170 psig (1172 kPa) shall be reduced by operating the vehicle or limited venting outdoors, as required. 2311.6.2 Compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG vehicle fuel system…

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2311.7 Fire extinguishers. ¶

2311.7 Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.

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2311.8 Repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels. ¶

2311.8 Repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter-than-air fuels. The room, motor vehicle repair booth or motor vehicle repair space containing repair garage activities for the conversion or repair of vehicles that use CNG, LNG, hydrogen or other lighter-thanair motor fuels shall be in accordance with Sections 2311.8 through 2311.8.11 in addition to the other requirements of Section 2311. Repair garages for the repair of vehicles that use hydrogen fuel shall be in accordance with this code and NFPA 2. Exceptions: 1. Repair garages where work is conducted only on vehicles where the motor…

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