707 Concealed Spaces — 2025 California Fire Code

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Cite as: 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) § 707 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

707.1 Fireblocking and draftstopping.¶

Required fireblocking and draftstopping in combustible concealed spaces shall be maintained to provide continuity and integrity of the construction.

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