Chapter 32 — HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE

Section 3205 — HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE

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

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3205.1 Storage layout plan maintenance.

3205.1 Storage layout plan maintenance. The approved storage layout shall be verified and evaluated annually in accordance with Section 3201.3.2. Modifications or changes to the provisions of the approved storage layout shall not be made without the prior approval of the fire code official.

3205.2 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained.

3205.2 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained.

3205.3 Ignition sources.

3205.3 Ignition sources. Clearance from ignition sources shall be provided in accordance with Section 305.

3205.4 Smoking.

3205.4 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously posted in accordance with Section 310.

3205.5 Aisle maintenance.

3205.5 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (610 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one-half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle…

3205.6 Pile dimension and height limitations.

3205.6 Pile dimension and height limitations. Pile dimensions and height limitations shall comply with Section 3207.3.

3205.7 Designation of storage heights.

3205.7 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided.

3205.8 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4.

3205.8 Arrays. Arrays shall comply with Section 3207.4.

3205.9 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 3208.3.

3205.9 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall comply with Section 3208.3.