Section 6306 — LIQUID OXYGEN IN HOME HEALTH CARE — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

6306.1 General. ¶

6306.1 General. The storage and use of liquid oxygen (LOX) in home health care in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies shall comply with Sections 6306.2 through 6306.6, or shall be stored and used in accordance with Chapter 50.

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6306.2 Information and instructions to be provided. ¶

6306.2 Information and instructions to be provided. The seller of liquid oxygen shall provide the user with information in written form that includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Manufacturer’s instructions and labeling for safe storage and use of the containers. 2. Locating containers away from ignition sources, exits, electrical hazards and high-temperature devices in accordance with Section 6306.3.3. 3. Restraint of containers to prevent falling in accordance with Section 6306.3.4. 4. Requirements for handling containers in accordance with Section 6306.3.5. 5. Safeguards for…

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6306.3 Liquid oxygen home care containers. ¶

6306.3 Liquid oxygen home care containers. Containers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall be in accordance with Sections 6306.3.1 through 6306.3.6.3. 6306.3.1 Maximum individual container capacity. Liquid oxygen home care containers shall not exceed an individual capacity of 15.8 gallons (60 L) in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies. Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed in Group I-1, I-4 and R 63-6 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS occupancies. Containers of liquid oxygen in home health…

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6306.4 Maximum aggregate quantity. ¶

6306.4 Maximum aggregate quantity. The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in storage and in use in each dwelling unit shall be 31.6 gallons (120 L). Exceptions: 1. The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in Group I-4 occupancies shall be limited by the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table 5003.1.1(1). 2. Where individual sleeping rooms are separated from the remainder of the dwelling unit by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code, and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of…

provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application

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6306.5 Smoking prohibited. ¶

6306.5 Smoking prohibited. Smoking shall be prohibited in rooms or areas where liquid oxygen is in use.

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6306.6 Signs. ¶

6306.6 Signs. Warning signs for occupancies using home health care liquid oxygen shall be in accordance with Sections 6306.6.1 and 6306.6.2. 6306.6.1 No smoking sign. A sign stating “OXYGEN— NO SMOKING” shall be posted in each room or area where liquid oxygen containers are stored, used or filled. 6306.6.2 Premises signage. Where required by the fire code official, each dwelling unit or sleeping unit shall have an approved sign indicating that the unit contains liquid oxygen home care containers.

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6306.7 Fire department notification. ¶

6306.7 Fire department notification. Where required by the fire code official, the liquid oxygen seller shall notify the fire department of the locations of liquid oxygen home care containers. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. 63-8 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE CHAPTER 64 – PYROPHORIC MATERIALS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.) Adopting…

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