Section 310 — SMOKING — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

310.1 General. ¶

310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in the areas indicated in Sections 310.2 through 310.8.

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310.2 Prohibited areas. ¶

310.2 Prohibited areas. Smoking shall be prohibited where conditions are such as to make smoking a hazard, and in spaces where flammable or combustible materials are stored or handled. Exception: In Group I-2 occupancies, patients shall be permitted to smoke in designated patient care areas based on the clinical needs of the patient. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.32(a) and (b)] Smoking. (a) Smoking shall not be permitted in any Group E Occupancy as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, except as provided in California Code of Regulations,…

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310.3 “No Smoking” signs. ¶

310.3 “No Smoking” signs. The fire code official is authorized to order the posting of “No Smoking” signs or the international symbol for no smoking in a conspicuous location in each structure or location in which smoking is prohibited. The content, lettering, size, color and location of required “No Smoking” signs shall be approved. Exception: “No Smoking” signs are not required in interior locations of the facility where signs are displayed at all major entrances into the facility. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.32(c)] Smoking. (c) Approved no smoking signs shall…

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310.4 Removal of signs prohibited. ¶

310.4 Removal of signs prohibited. A posted “No Smoking” sign shall not be obscured, removed, defaced, mutilated or destroyed.

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310.5 Compliance with “No Smoking” signs. ¶

310.5 Compliance with “No Smoking” signs. Smoking shall not be permitted nor shall a person smoke, throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where “No Smoking” signs are posted.

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310.6 Ash trays. ¶

310.6 Ash trays. Where smoking is permitted, suitable noncombustible ash trays or match receivers shall be provided on each table and at other appropriate locations. In Group I-2 occupancies, noncombustible metal containers with self-closing covers shall be provided in areas where smoking is permitted.

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310.7 Burning objects. ¶

310.7 Burning objects. Lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars or other burning object shall not be discarded in such a manner that could cause ignition of other combustible material.

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310.8 Hazardous environmental conditions. ¶

310.8 Hazardous environmental conditions. Where the fire code official determines that hazardous environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of smoking materials, the ignition or use of such materials in mountainous, brush-covered or forestcovered areas or other designated areas is prohibited except in approved designated smoking areas.

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