Section 308 — OPEN FLAMES — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

308.1 General. ¶

308.1 General. Open flame, fire and burning on all premises shall be in accordance 0with Sections 308.1.1 through 308.4.1 and with other applicable sections of this code. 308.1.1 Where prohibited. A person shall not take or utilize an open flame or light in a structure, vessel, boat or other place where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is utilized or stored. Lighting appliances shall be well-secured in a glass globe and wire mesh cage or a similar approved device. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.25(a) and (b)] Open Flame Devices. (a) Open flame…

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308.2 Permits required. ¶

308.2 Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5 prior to engaging in the following activities involving open flame, fire and burning: 1. Use of a torch or flame-producing device to remove paint from a structure. 2. Use of open flame, fire or burning in connection with Group A or E occupancies. 3. Use or operation of torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire in or on wildfire risk areas.

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308.3 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy. ¶

308.3 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy. Exceptions: 1. Open-flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided that approved precautions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or injury to occupants: 1.1. Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes in accordance with Section 308.1.8. 3-8 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in accordance with Section 308.3.2. 1.3. Where candles…

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308.4 Group R occupancies. ¶

308.4 Group R occupancies. Open flame, fire and burning in Group R occupancies shall comply with the requirements of Sections 308.1 through 308.1.7 and Section 308.4.1. 308.4.1 Group R-2 dormitories. Candles, incense and similar open-flame-producing items shall not be allowed in sleeping units in Group R-2 dormitory occupancies.

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308.5 Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1, R-4 occupancies or any Licensed Care Facility. ¶

308.5 Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1, R-4 occupancies or any Licensed Care Facility. A person shall not utilize or allow to be utilized, an open flame in Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1, R-4 occupancies or any Licensed Care Facilities.

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