Section 5606 — SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION AND SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION COMPONENTS — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

5606.1 General. ¶

5606.1 General. Indoor storage and display of black powder, smokeless propellants, small arms primers,small arms ammunition and commercial reloading shall comply with this section and NFPA 495. 56-18 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS

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5606.2 Prohibited storage. ¶

5606.2 Prohibited storage. Small arms ammunition shall not be stored together with Division 1.1, Division 1.2 or Division 1.3 explosives unless the storage facility is suitable for the storage of explosive materials.

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5606.3 Packages. ¶

5606.3 Packages. Smokeless propellants shall be stored in approved shipping containers conforming to DOTn 49 CFR Part 173. 5606.3.1 Repackaging. The bulk repackaging of smokeless propellants, black powder and small arms primers shall not be performed in retail establishments. 5606.3.2 Damaged packages. Damaged containers shall not be repackaged. Exception: Approved repackaging of damaged containers of smokeless propellant into containers of the same type and size as the original container.

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5606.4 Storage in Group R occupancies. ¶

5606.4 Storage in Group R occupancies. The storage of small arms ammunition components in Group R occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606.4.1 through 5606.4.3. 5606.4.1 Black powder. Black powder for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall be stored in original containers in occupancies limited to Group R-3. Quantities exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall not be stored in any Group R occupancy. 5606.4.2 Smokeless propellants. Smokeless propellants for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) shall be stored in original containers in occupancies limited…

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5606.5 Display and storage in Group M occupancies. ¶

5606.5 Display and storage in Group M occupancies. The display and storage of small arms ammunition components in Group M occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606.5.1 through 5606.5.2.3. 5606.5.1 Display. Display of small arms ammunition components in Group M occupancies shall comply with Sections 5606.5.1.1 through 5606.5.1.3. 5606.5.1.1 Smokeless propellant. Not more than 20 pounds (9 kg) of smokeless propellants, in containers of 1 pound (0.454 kg) or less capacity each, shall be displayed in Group M occupancies. 5606.5.1.2 Black powder. Not more than 1 pound (0.454 kg) of black powder…

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5606.6 Commercial reloading. ¶

5606.6 Commercial reloading. Commercial reloading of small arms ammunition shall comply with Sections 5606.6.1 through 5606.6.8. 5606.6.1 Electrical. Areas within 3 feet (914 mm) of reloading equipment shall be Class I, Division 2, Group A type. 5606.6.2 Exhaust fans. Squirrel cage blowers shall not be used for exhausting hazardous fumes, vapors or gases. Only nonferrous fan blades shall be used for fans located within the ductwork and through which hazardous materials are exhausted. Motors shall be located outside the duct. 5606.6.3 Workstations. Workstations shall be separated by distance,…

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5606.7 Transportation of Small Arms Ammunition, Small Arms Primers, Smokeless Powder… ¶

5606.7 Transportation of Small Arms Ammunition, Small Arms Primers, Smokeless Powder and Black Sporting Powder. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1574.1. Transportation] §1574.1. Transportation. Quantities, in shipping containers approved by the US DOTn, of not more than twenty (20) pounds of smoke- less powder or not more than five (5) pounds of black sporting powder (or any combination thereof) may be transported in a private passenger vehicle without a permit. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1574.2. Magazine] §1574.2. Magazine— When Required.…

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