Chapter 48 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND

Section 4804 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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4804.1 Housekeeping.

4804.1 Housekeeping. Provisions of this part shall maintain proper housekeeping in accordance with Chapter 3.

4804.2 Aisles.

4804.2 Aisles. Perimeter aisles within the sound stage and approved production facility shall be provided. Aisles required by this section shall have a minimum width of 4 feet (1219 mm). See Chapter 10 for maintenance requirements. Aisles required by this section shall have a minimum clear unobstructed height of 7 feet (2134 mm).

4804.3 Travel distance.

4804.3 Travel distance. The maximum travel distance to any exit within the sound stage and approved production facility shall be 150 feet (45 720 mm).

4804.4 Exit doors.

4804.4 Exit doors. Exit doors shall be equipped with panic hardware and swing in the direction of exit travel.

4804.5 Exit signs.

4804.5 Exit signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND STAGES, APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

4804.6 Exit illumination.

4804.6 Exit illumination. Exit illumination shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code. In the event of power fail- ure, exit path illumination shall be automatically provided by an approved emergency back-up system.

4804.7 Exit obstructions.

4804.7 Exit obstructions. All means of egress shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10, Section 1005.1.

4804.8 Foam plastics.

4804.8 Foam plastics. All foam plastics shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8, Sections 807.5.1.5 and 807.5.7.

4804.9 Decorative materials.

4804.9 Decorative materials. Drapes, drops, cut greens, etc., shall meet the flame retardant requirements of California Code of Regula- tions, Title 19, Division 1, Chapters 5 and 8, Sections 807.5.1.5 and 807.5.7.