Chapter 30 — INDUSTRIAL OVENS

Section 3006 — FIRE PROTECTION

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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3006.1 Required protection.

3006.1 Required protection. Class A and B ovens that contain, or are utilized for the processing of, combustible materials shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system complying with Chapter 9. Exceptions: 1. Small tabletop ovens used in laboratory facilities. 2. Nonwalk-in ovens that are less than 4 feet (1219 mm) in length and width. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. INDUSTRIAL OVENS

3006.2 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems.

3006.2 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems. Fixed fire-extinguishing systems shall be provided for Class C or D ovens to protect against such hazards as overheating, spillage of molten salts or metals, quench tanks, ignition of hydraulic oil and escape of fuel. It shall be the user’s responsibility to consult with the fire code official concerning the necessary requirements for such protection.

3006.3 Fire extinguishers.

3006.3 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided not closer than 15 feet (4572 mm) or not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) or in accordance with NFPA 10. This shall apply to the oven and related equipment.