Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS

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About this chapter: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.

This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section

102.7.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001

HB-17—2002: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition

503.2.6

AFSI Architectural Fabric Structures Institute, c/o Industrial Fabric Association International, Roseville, MN 55113

ASI-77: Design and Standards Manual

3103.9.2

ANSI American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036

ANSI E1.21—2020: Entertainment Technology: Temporary Structures Used for Technical Production of Outdoor Entertainment

Events

3105.1, 3105.3, 3105.4

APA APA – The Engineered Wood Association, 7011 S. 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466-5333

ANSI/APA PRG 320—18: Standard for Performance-rated Cross Laminated Timber

701.6, 914.3.1.2, 3303.5

API American Petroleum Institute. 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Publ 2201—6th Edition (2023): Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service

5706.7

RP 2009—8th Edition (2022): Safe Welding and Cutting Practices in Refineries, Gas Plants and Petrochemical Plants

5706.7

RP 2028 4th Edition—(2024): Flame Arrestors in Piping Systems

5704.2.7.3.2

RP 651—5th Edition (2022): Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks

5706.7, 5706.7.1

RP 752— 4th Edition (2022): Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Buildings, CMA Managers Guide

5706.7

RP 1604—4th Edition (2021): Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks

5704.2.13

RP 1615—(1996) 6th Edition (R2020): Installation of Underground-Petroleum Storage Systems

5704.2.13.1.5, 5706.7

RP 2001—10th Edition (2022): Fire Protection in Refineries

5706.7

RP 2003—9th Edition (2023): Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning and Stray Currents

5706.7

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RP 2023—4th Edition (2023): Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of Heated Petroleum-Derived Asphalt Products and Crude-Oil Residue

5706.7, 5706.7.3

Std 653 Addendum 3—5th Edition (2022): Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction

5706.7

Std 2000—8th Edition (2023): Venting Atmosphere and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks: Nonrefrigerated and Refrigerated

5704.2.7.3.2

Std 2015—9th Edition (2023): Requirements for Safe Entry and Clearing of Petroleum Storage Tanks

5706.7, 5706.7.2

Std 2350—5th Edition (2021): Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities

5704.2.7.5.8, 5706.4.6, 5706.7

ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineering Institute, Reston, VA 20191-4400

ASCE/SEI 24—14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction

1203.1.8

ASHRAE ASHRAE, 180 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

15—2022: Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems

608.1.1, 608.18.3

170—2021: Ventilation of Health Care Facilities

1020.6

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990

A13.1—2020: Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems

3509.3, 5003.2.2.1, 5303.4.3, 5503.4.5, 5703.5.2

A17.1—2022/CSA B44—2022 the edition as referenced in : Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders

508.1.6, 604.2, 606.2.5, 606.8.6, 606.8.6.1, 606.8.6.2, 606.8.6.3, 606.8.6.4, 907.3.3, 1009.4.1, 1103.3.3

A17.3—2023: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders

1103.3.1, 1103.3.2

B16.18—2023: Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

909.13.1

B16.22—2023: Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings

909.13.1

B31.1—2022: Power Piping 5003.2.2, Table 5703.6.2

B31.3—2022: Process Piping 5003.2.2.2, Table 5703.6.2

B31.4—2022: Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries

Table 5703.6.2

B31.9—2023: Building Services Piping Table 5703.6.2, 5703.6.3, 5703.6.11

BPE—2009: Bioprocessing Equipment Standard

BPVC—2023: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI and VIII)

5003.2.1, 5303.2, 5303.3.2, 5503.2.6, 5503.4.3, 5503.7, 5704.2.13.1.5, 5806.3.1, 5806.4.1, 5806.4.8

ASSP American Society of Safety Professionals, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

ANSI/ASSP Z359.1—2020: The Fall Protection Code

1015.6, 1015.7

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ASTM ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

B42—20: Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes

909.13.1

B43—20: Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes

909.13.1

B68/B68M—19: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed (Metric)

909.13.1

B88—20: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube

909.13.1

B251/B251M—2017: Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube

909.13.1

B280—20: Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service

909.13.1

D56—21a: Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

202

D86—20b: Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure

202

D92—2018: Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

202, 2401.2, 5001.1, 5104.1.1, 5104.1.2, 5701.2,

D93—20: Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Up Tester

202

D323—20a: Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)

202

D2859—2016(2021): Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

804.3.3.1, 804.3.3.2

D3278—21: Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus

202

D3498—03(2011): Standard Specification for Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Lumber Framing for Floor Systems

701.6, 914.3.1.2, 3303.5

E84—21a: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

202, 803.1, 803.1.2, 803.3, 803.5.2, 803.10, 803.12, 803.13, 804.1.1, 804.1.2, 804.2.4, 3311.1

E108— 2020a : Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

1207.9.5

E648—19ae1: Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

804.3.1, 804.3.2, 804.4

E681—09(2015): Standard Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals (Vapors and Gases)

202

E1354—22: Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

304.3.2, 304.3.4, 318.1, 2310.5.3, 3304.1.3, 3311.1, 3603.4

E1529—16e1: Standard Test Method for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies

5704.2.9.2.3

E1537—22: Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture

805.1.1.2, 805.2.1.2, 805.3.1.2, 805.4.1.2

E1590—2022: Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses

805.1.2.2, 805.2.2.2, 805.3.2.2.1, 805.4.2.2

E1966—15(2019): Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistant Joint Systems

202

E2072—14: Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings

1025.4

E2404—17: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facing and Veneers to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

803.5.1, 803.5.2, 803.12

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E2573—19: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

803.10

E2579—21: Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

803.13

E3082—20: Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effectiveness of Fire-Retardant Treatments for Natural Christmas Trees

806.1.4

F1085—19: Standard Specification for Mattress and Box Springs for Use in Berths in Marine Vessels

805.3.2.2.2

F2006—21: Standard/Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows

1015.8

F2090—21: Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms

1015.8, 1031.2.1

F2200—20: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction

503.5, 503.6

F2374— 21a : Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices

3106.2

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers’ Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017

A156.10—2022: Power-Operated Pedestrian Doors

1010.3.2

A156.19—2019: Power Assist and Low-Energy Power-Operated Doors

1010.3.2

A156.27—2019: Power- and Manual-Operated Revolving Pedestrian Doors

1010.3.1, 1010.3.1.1

A156.38—2019: Low-Energy Power-Operated Sliding and Folding Doors

1010.3.2

CA State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Household Goods and Services, 4244 South Market Court, Suite D, Sacramento, CA 95834-1243

California Technical Bulletin 129—1992: Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in Public Buildings

805.2.2.2, 805.3.2.2.1, 805.4.2.2

California Technical Bulletin 116: Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing of the Flame Retardance of Upholstered Furniture

805.2.1.2, 805.4.1.2

California Technical Bulletin 117: Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture

805.2.1.2, 805.4.1.2

CGA Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151

ANSI/CGA G-13—(2015): Storage and Handling of Silane and Silane Mixtures

6404.1, 6404.2, 6405.3

ANSI/CGA P-18—(2018): Standard for Bulk Inert Gas Systems

5501.1

C-7—(2020): Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases

5303.4.2, 5503.4.2

P-1—(2015): Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers

5305.7

S-1.1—(2019): Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 1—Cylinders for Compressed Gases

5303.3.2, 5503.2

S-1.2—(2019): Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 2—Portable Containers for Compressed Gases

5303.3.2, 5503.2

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S-1.3—(2020): Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 3—Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases

5303.3.2, 5503.2

V-1—(2021): Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections

3505.2.1

CGR Coast Guard Regulations, c/o Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325

46 CFR Parts 30, 32, 35 & 39—1999: Shipping

5706.8

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

16 CFR Part 1500 (2009): Hazardous Substances and Articles; Administration and Enforcement Regulations

202, 5601.1.3

16 CFR Part 1500.41 (2009): Method for Testing Primary Irritant Substances

202

16 CFR Part 1500.42 (2009): Test for Eye Irritants

202

16 CFR Part 1500.44 (2009): Method for Testing Extremely Flammable and Flammable Solids

202

16 CFR Part 1507 (2002): Fireworks Devices

202, 5601.1.3

16 CFR Part 1630 (2007): Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs

804.3.3.1, 804.3.3.2

CSA CSA Group, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131

ANSI Z21.69—2015 (R2020)/CSA 6.16—(R2020): Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances

606.4

ANSI Z83.26—2014/CSA 2.37—14: Gas-Fired Outdoor Infrared Patio Heaters

4103.1.2.2.1

CSA/ANSI FC1—21/CSA C22.2 No 62282-2-100—21: Fuel Cell Technologies—Part 3-100: Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems—Safety

1206.3

CSA/ANSI NGV 5.1—22: Residential Fueling Appliances

2308.2.3

CSA/ANSI NGV 5.2—2022: Vehicle Fueling Appliances (VFA)

2308.2.4

DOC U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230

16 CFR Part 1632—2015: Standard for the Flammability of Mattress and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)

805.1.2.1, 805.2.2.1, 805.3.2.1, 805.4.2.1

DOL U.S. Department of Labor, c/o Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402-9325

29 CFR Part 1910.1000—2015: Air Contaminants

202, 2104.2.1

29 CFR Part 1910.1200 (2015): Hazard Communication

202, 5603.6

DOTn U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Hazardous Material Safety, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, East Building 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20590

33 CFR Part 154—2015: Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Material in Bulk

5706.8

33 CFR Part 155—2015: Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels

5706.8

33 CFR Part 156—2015: Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations

5706.8

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49 CFR Part 172—2015: Hazardous Materials Tables, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information and Training Requirements

5604.6.5.2

49 CFR Part 173—2009: Shippers—General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

5104.1.1, 5104.1.2, 5606.3

49 CFR Part 173.137—2009: Shippers—General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings: Class 8—Assignment of Packing Group

202

49 CFR Part 173.192—2006: Packaging for Certain Toxic Gases in Hazard Zone A

Table 5003.8.2

49 CFR Part 178—2015: Specifications for Packagings

3505.4

49 CFR Parts 100–185—2015: Hazardous Materials Regulations

202, 3505.4, 5303.2, 5503.4.3, 5503.7, 5601.1, 5601.1.3, 5601.3, 5706.5.1.15

DOTy U.S. Department of Treasury, c/o Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402-9325

27 CFR Part 555—2015: Commerce in Explosives, as amended through April 1, 1998

202, 5604.6.5.2

EN European Committee for Standardization (EN), Rue de la Science 23, Brussels, Belgium B-10 50

EN 1081—1998: Resilient Floor Coverings—Determination of the Electrical Resistance

2309.5.1.1

FCC Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Washington, DC 20554

47 CFR Part 90.219—2014: Private Land Mobile Radio Services—Use of Signal Boosters

510.5.5

FM FM Approvals, Headquarters Office 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062

3260—00: Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling

3011—99: Approval Standard for Central Station Service for Fire Alarm and Protective Equipment Supervision

907.6.6.4

4430—2012: Approval Standard for Heat and Smoke Vents

910.3.1

ANSI/FM 4996—2019: Approval Standard for Classification of Pallets and Other Material Handling Products as Equivalent to Wood Pallets

315.7.5, 3206.4.1.1

ICC International Code Council, Inc., 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001

CBC—25: California Building Code

201.3, 202, 203.1, 203.1.1, 203.2.5, 203.3.1, 203.3.2, 203.3.3, 203.4.1, 203.4.3, 203.5.1.1, 203.6, 203.6.1, 203.6.2, 203.6.4, 203.6.5, 203.6.7, 203.7.1, 203.7.2.1, 203.7.3, 203.8.2, 203.9, 203.9.3.2, 203.9.4, 203.10.2, 203.10.3, 203.10.3.1, 203.10.3.2, 203.10.4.1, 203.11, 203.11.2, 203.11.3, 304.1.4, 304.3.6, 304.3.7, 306.1, 311.1.1, 311.3, 313.1, 317.1, 320.4.2.2, 320.4.3.1, 320.4.3.2, 322.4.2.2, 322.4.3.1, 403.7.3.4, 403.10.4, 404.2.1, 404.6.3, 404.6.4, 404.6.5, 404.6.5.3, 504.1, 508.1, 508.1.2, 510.5.1, 603.1, 604.1, 604.4, 604.5, 604.5.1, 604.5.2, 604.5.3, 604.5.4, 604.6.4.2, 604.6.4.4, 605.2.1.1, 605.3, 605.4.2.6, 605.5.2, 605.7, 701.1, 701.6, 801.1, 803.1, Table 803.3, 803.11.1, 803.11.2, 803.15, 807.2, 807.5.1.2, 808.4, 901.4, 901.4.1, 901.4.2, 901.4.3, 901.4.4, Table 902.2.11.6, 903.2, 903.2.6, 903.2.8, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.10, 9 03.2.21, 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.2.1, 903.3.1.2.3, 903.3.2, 905.3.9, 905.4, 904.15, 907.1.1, 907.2.1, 907.2.3.1, 907.2.6.2, 907.2.6.2.2, 907.2.6.3.3, 907.2.6.3.3, 907.2.7.1, 907.2.13, 907.2.18, 907.2.21, 907.2.25.2, 907.4.2.2, 907.5.2.1, Table 907.5.2.3.2, 907.6.6, 909.1, 909.2, 909.3, 909.4.3, 909.5, 909.5.3, 909.5.3.1, 909.5.3.2, 909.6.3, 909.10.5, 909.11.1, 909.18.8, 909.20.2, 909.20.2.1, 909.20.3.1, 909.20.3.2, 909.20.5.1, 909.21.1, 910.4.5, Table 911.1, 911.2, 913.2.1, 914.1, 914.2.1, 914.3.1, 914.3.2, 914.3.8, 914.3.8.2, 914.4.1, 914.5.3, 914.7, Table 914.8.3, 914.8.3.2, 914.10, 1003.1, 1003.2, 1003.3.4, 1003.5, Table 1004.5, 1004.6, 1005.7.2, 1006.2.1, Table 1006.2.1, Table 1006.3.4(2), 1008.3.1, 1009.1, 1009.2, 1009.4.1, 1009.4.2, 1009.5, 1009.6.4, 1009.7.2, 1010.1.2.1, 1010.1.4, 1010.1.6, 1010.2.2, 1010.2.5, 1010.2.6, 1010.2.9, 1010.3.1, 1010.3.3, 1011.5.2, 1011.7, 1011.10, 1011.11, 1011.12.2, 1012.6.3, 1012.6.4, 1013.4, 1013.7, 1014.1, 1015.2, 1015.2.1, 1016.2, Table 1017.2, 1018.3, 1018.5, 1019.3, 1019.4, 1020.2, Table 1020.2, 1020.2.1, Table 1020.3, 1021.4, 1022.3, 1023.2, 1023.3.1, 1023.4, 1023.5, 1023.6, 1023.7, 1023.9, 1023.12, 1023.12.1, 1023.12.2, 1024.3, 1024.5, 1024.6, 1024.7, 1024.8, 1026.2, 1026.3, 1026.4.1, 1027.5, 1028.2, 1030.1.1.1, 1030.14.1, 1030.16.4, 1031.2.1, 1031.5.3, 1101.2, 1101.3, 1103.3.2, 1103.3.3, 1103.4.1, 1103.4.8, 1103.4.9.1, 1103.4.9.2.1, 1103.4.9.2.2, 1103.4.9.4, 1103.4.9.5, 1103.4.10, 1103.5.4,

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1104.5, 1104.17, 1104.17.1, 1104.18, Table 1104.18, 1105.4.1, 1105.4.3.1, 1105.4.3.2, 1105.5.7, 1105.7.2, 1105.7.3, 1105.7.4, 1105.7.5, 1105.7.6, 1105.8, 1113.6.1, 1113.6.1.4.2, 1113.7, 1113.10, 1113.12.1, 1113.13.2, 1113.13.3, 1114.8, 1114.13, 1114.15, 1114.16, 1114.17, 1114.20, 1114.22, 1114.25, 1114.26, 1115.3, 1115.4, 1115.6, 1115.7, 1115.8, 1203.1, 1203.1.3, 1203.1.8, 1203.2.1, 1203.2.8, 1203.2.9, 1203.2.11, 1203.2.16, 1203.2.19, 1205.1, 1206.6.2, 1207.4.4, 1207.7.4, 1207.9.2, 1207.11.3, 2004.6, 2006.17, 2007.1, 2007.4, 2103.3, 2107.1, 2301.1, 2301.4, 2303.1, 2307.4, 2308.3, 2308.3.1, 2309.3.1.5.1, 2309.3.2, 2310.1, 2311.1, 2311.3.1, 2311.4.1, 2311.8.3, 2404.4, 2404.5.1, 2404.5.3.6, 2404.5.5, 2405.2, 2701.1, 2701.4, 2703.2.2, 2703.3.1, 2703.3.2, 2703.3.4, 2703.3.8, 2703.14, 2703.14.1, 2703.14.2, 2703.15.1, 2704.3.1, 2705.2.3.2, 2705.3.1, 2705.3.2.1, 2705.3.3, 2803.1, 2905.1, 2909.2, 2909.4, 2909.6, 3101.1, 3103.1, 3103.3.1, 3103.7.2, 3103.7.4, 3103.8.2, 3103.8.3, 3103.8.4, 3104.1, 3105.4, 3201.3, 3206.3.2, 3206.9, 3207.2, 3208.1.1, 3208.2, 3306.5, 3403.1, 3704.3, 3704.4, 3704.5, 3801.1, 3801.2, 3804.1, 3804.1.1.1, Table 3805.4, Table 3806.2.1, 3901.1, 3903.1, 3904.1, 4802.1, 4802.2, 4804.5, 4804.6, 4902, 4905.2, Table 5003.1.1(1), Table 5003.1.1(2), 5003.2.2.2, 5003.2.8, 5003.8.1, Table 5003.8.2, 5003.8.3, 5003.8.3.1, 5003.8.4.1, 5003.9.9, 5003.10.5.1, 5004.13, 5005.2, 5005.3.9, 5101.1, 5303.16.1, 5303.16.2, 5306.1, 5306.2, 5306.2.1, 5306.2.2, 5307.4.6, 5503.1.2, 5503.5.2, 5504.2.1.2, 5504.2.2.2, 5505.4.1, 5604.2, Table 5604.5.2(3), 5605.5, 5701.3, 5704.2.7.7, 5704.2.8.1, 5704.2.8.2, 5704.2.9.3, 5704.2.9.4, 5704.3.3.5, 5704.3.7.1, 5704.3.8, 5705.3.4, 5705.3.5.3, 5705.3.7.1, 5705.3.7.2, 5705.3.7.3, 5705.3.7.4, 5705.3.7.5.1, 5706.2.3, 5706.4.1, 5803.1.1, 5806.4.3, 5808.1, 5808.3, 5808.3.2, 5906.2.2, 5906.2.3, 5906.4.2, 6003.1.4.2, 6005.3.1, 6109.11.2, 6204.1.2, 6306.4, 6404.1.4, 6604.1

CEBC—25: California Existing Building Code

102.3, 1011.5.2, 1103.1, 1104.18, 1105.5.2

CMC—25: California Mechanical Code

201.3, 308.3, 605.1, 605.2.1.1, 605.2.1.2, 605.2.1.3, 605.2.1.4, 605.2.1.5, 605.3, 605.4, 605.4.2.3, 605.4.2.5, 605.5.2, 605.7, 606.1, 606.2, 608.1, 608.3, 608.4, 608.5, 608.8, 608.9.1, 608.10, 608.17, 610.1.1, 903.2.11.4, 904.14, 907.3.1, 909.1, 909.10.2, 909.13.1, 910.4.7, 915.6.1, 1006.2.2.3, 1011.16, 1020.6.1, 1207.4.7, 1207.6.1, 1207.6.1.2.2, 1207.11.8, 2104.2.1, 2105.3, 2301.1, 2301.6, 2309.3.1.2, 2311.3.1, 2311.4.3, 2311.8.2, 2311.8.8, 2311.8.10, 2404.9, 2404.9.2, 2504.5, 2703.2.2, 2703.10.4, 2703.14, 2803.2, 2803.3, 3001.1, 3003.1, 3004.2, 3108.12.1, 3108.12.2, 3703.5, 3804.1.1.7, 3904.1, 3905.3, Table 5003.1.1(1), 5003.8.4.2, 5003.8.5.2, 5003.8.6.2, 5004.3.1, 5303.7.6, 5303.16.9, 5305.5, 5306.2.2, 5306.2.3, 5307.4.4, 5504.2.1.3, 5504.2.2.3, 5505.4.1.1, 5701.3, 5703.6.1, 5704.2.8.9, 5705.3.7.5.1, 5706.2, 5706.4.4, 6003.1.3, 6003.2.3.2, 6004.2.2.7, 6005.3.1, 6005.3.2, 6103.2.1.7

CPC—25: California Plumbing Code

201.3, 903.3.5, 904.11.1.3, 912.6, 2311.2.3, 5004.2.2.6

CRC—25: California Residential Code

102.5, 202, 913.1, 1001.1, 1205.1, 1205.2.1

ICC 300—2017: Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands

1030.1.1, 1030.17

ICC ES AC 331: Acceptance Criteria for Smoke and Heat Vents

910.3.1

ICC 500—2020: ICC/NSSA Standard on the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters

1031.2

ICC A117.1—2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

907.5.2.3.3, 1009.2.2, 1009.8.2, 1009.9, 1009.11, 1010.2.12.1, 1012.1, 1012.6.5, 1012.10, 1013.4, 1023.11

IFGC—24: International Fuel Gas Code®

201.3, 605.1, 605.2.1.3, 605.3, 605.5.2, 605.7, 610.1.1, 1206.9, 2301.1, 2301.6, 2308.1, 2309.3.1.2, 2309.3.1.5, 2504.5, 3001.1, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3004.2, 3108.12.1, 3108.12.2, 3305.1.2, 3309.2.2, 4101.6.1, Table 5003.1.1(1), 5301.1, 5801.1, 5803.1.4, 6103.1, 6103.2.1.7,

6103.3

IIAR International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 503, Alexandria, VA 22314

ANSI/IIAR 2—2021: Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

608.1.2, 608.9

ANSI/IIAR 6—2019: Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

608.1.2

ANSI/IIAR 7—2019: Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

608.1.2

ANSI/IIAR 8—2020: Decommissioning of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

608.1.2

ANSI/IIAR 9 —2020: Minimum System Safety Requirements for Existing Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

608.1.2

IKECA International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association, 100 North 20th Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19103

ANSI/IKECA C10—2021: Standard for the Methodology for Cleaning Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems

606.3.3.2

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ISO International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO Central Secretariat 1 ch, de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

ISO 8115—86: Cotton Bales—Dimensions and Density Table 2704.2.2.1, Table 5003.1.1(1)

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association, 1300 North 17th Street Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22209

250—2020: Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 Volt Maximum)

6005.2

NFPA National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471

2— 20 : Hydrogen Technologies Code

1206.3, 1206.4, 2309.1, 2309.3.1.1, 2309.3.1.2, 2309.4, 2309.6, 2311.8, 2311.8.2, 2311.8.10, 2311.8.11, 5301.1, 5801.1

4—24: Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing

901.6.2.1, 901.6.2.2

10— 21 : Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers Table 901.6.1, 906.2, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2), 906.3.2, 906.3.4, 3006.3

11— 24 : Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam

904.7, 904.14, 5704.2.9.2.2

12—22: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.8, 904.14, 1207.5.5

12A—22: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.9

13— 25 : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems as amended*

903.2.6.2, 903.2.15, 903.2.16, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.8.2, 903.3.8.5, 904.14, 905.3.4, 907.6.4, 914.3.2, 1019.3, 1019.3, 1031.2.1, 1103.4.8, 1114.27, 3201.1, 3204.2, 3205.5, Table 3206.2, 3206.4.1, 3206.10, 3207.2, 3207.2.1, 3208.2.2, 3208.2.2.1, 3208.4, 3210.1, 3401.1, 5104.1, 5104.1.1, 5106.5.7, 5704.3.3.9, Table 5704.3.6.3(7), 5704.3.7.5.1, 5704.3.8.4 *NFPA 13, Amended Sections as follows:

Revise Section 2.2 and add publications as follows: 2.2 NFPA Publications.

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2013 California edition.

Revise Section 6.4.3.1.1 as follows:

6.4.3.1.1* Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall not contain mechanical joints.

Exceptions:

1. Where allowed in accordance with Section 6.4.3.1.

2. Alternate designs may be utilized where designed by a registered professional engineer and approved by the enforcing agency.

Revise Section 9.2.1.16 as follows:

9.2.1.16 Exterior columns under 10 ft [2] (0.93m [2] ) in total area, formed by studs or wood joist, with no sources of ignition within the column, supporting exterior canopies that are fully protected with a sprinkler system, shall not require sprinkler protection.

Revise Section 9.2.3.1 as follows:*

9.2.3.1* Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted where the exterior canopies, roofs, portecocheres, balconies, decks or similar projections are constructed with materials that are noncombustible, limited-combustible or fire retardant treated wood as defined in NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials.

Delete Section A.9.2.3.1 of Annex

Revise Section 9.2.3.2

9.2.3.2 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from below the canopies, roofs, balconies, decks or similar projections are combustible construction, provided the exposed finish material on the roof or canopy is noncombustible, limited-combustible or fire retardant treated wood as defined in NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, and the roofs or canopies contains only sprinklered concealed spaces or any of the following unsprinklered combustible concealed spaces:

(1) Combustible concealed spaces filled entirely with noncombustible insulation.

(2) Light or ordinary hazard occupancies where noncombustible or limited-combustible ceilings are directly attached to the bottom of solid wood joists so as to create enclosed joist spaces 160 ft [3] (4.5 m [3] ) or less in volume, including space below insulation that is laid directly on top or within the ceiling joists in an otherwise sprinklered attic [See 11.2.3.1.5.2(9)]. (3) Concealed spaces over isolated small roofs or canopies not exceeding 55 ft [2] (5.1 m [2] ).

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Delete language to section 9.2.3.3 and reserve section number. 9.2.3.3 Reserved.

Revise Section 9.3.19.1 as follows:*

9.3.19.1* Unless the requirements of 9.2.3.1 or 9.2.3.2 are met, sprinklers shall be installed under exterior roofs, canopies, porte-cochere, balconies, decks or similar projections exceeding 4 ft (1.2 m) in width.

Revise Annex Section A9.3.19.2 as follows:

A9.3.19.2 The presence of planters, newspaper machines and similar items, should not be considered storage.

Add Section 9.3.19.3 as follows:

9.3.19.3 Sprinklers may be omitted for following structures:

(1) Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath. Signs may be provided, as determined by the enforcing agency prohibiting any use underneath including storage.

(2) Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that have sufficient uniformly distributed and unobstructed openings throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane) to allow heat and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency.

Add new Sections 16.9.3.1.3.4 and 16.9.3.1.3.5 as follows:

16.9.3.1.3.4 Where a system includes floor control valves, a hydraulic design information sign containing information for the floor shall be provided at each floor control valve. A hydraulic design information sign shall be provided for each area calculated. The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with a permanently marked weatherproof metal or rigid plastic sign secured with corrosion resistant wire, chain or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve or deluge valve supplying the corresponding hydraulically designed area.

16.9.3.1.3.5 Control valves, check valves, drain valves, antifreeze valves shall be readily accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance. Valves located more than 7 feet above the finished floor shall be provided with a means of opening and closing the valve from the floor level.

Add new Sections 16.9.10.5, 16.9.10.5.1, 16.9.10.5.1.1, 16.9.10.5.1.2, 16.9.10.5.1.3, 16.9.10.5.1.4, 16.9.10.5.2 as follows:

16.9.10.5 Sectional Valves.

16.9.10.5.1 Private fire service main systems shall have sectional control valves at appropriate points in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for the making of repairs or extensions.

16.9.10.5.1.1 Sectional control valves are not required when the fire service main system serves less than six fire appurtenances.

16.9.10.5.1.2 Sectional control valves shall be indicating valves in accordance with Section 16.9.3.2.

16.9.10.5.1.3 Sectional control valves shall be located so that no more than five fire appurtenances are affected by shut-down of any single portion of the fire service main. Each fire hydrant, fire sprinkler system riser and standpipe riser shall be considered a separate fire appurtenance. In-rack sprinkler systems shall not be considered as a separate appurtenance.

16.9.10.5.1.4 The number of fire appurtenances between sectional control valves is allowed to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction.

16.9.10.5.2 A valve shall be provided on each bank where a main crosses a body of water or outside the building foundation(s) where the main or section of main runs under a building.

Add new Section 17.2.2.9.1 as follows:

17.2.2.9.1 Powder-driven studs used for attaching hangers to the building structure are prohibited in Seismic design Categories C, D, E and F.

Revise Section 18.5.11.4 as follows:

18.5.11.4 Where threaded pipe is used for sway bracing, it shall have a wall thickness of not less than Schedule 40.

Replace Section 18.5.12.5 as follows:

18.5.12.5 Lag screws or power-driven fasteners shall not be used to attach braces to the building structure.

Replace Section 18.5.12.6 as follows:

18.5.12.6 Fastening methods other than those identified in 9.3.5.12 shall not apply to other fastening methods, which shall be acceptable for use if certified by a registered professional engineer to support the loads determined in accordance with the criteria in 18.5.9. Calculations shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction.

Revise Section 18.5.12.7.4 as follows:

18.5.12.7.4 Concrete anchors when identified in 18.5.11.11 shall be acceptable for use where designed in accordance with the requirements of the building code and certified by a registered professional engineer.

Revise Section 18.6.1(3) as follows:

18.6.1(3)* No. 12, 440 lb (200 Kg) wire installed at least 45 degrees from the vertical plane and anchored on both sides of the pipe. Powder- driven fasteners for attaching restraint is allowed to be used provided that the restraint component does not support the dead load.

Revise Section 19.2.3.1.5.2(9) as follows: 19.2.3.1.5.2(9) Exterior columns under 10 ft [2] (0.93m [2] ) in total area, formed by studs or wood joist, with no sources of ignition within the column, supporting exterior canopies that are fully protected with a sprinkler system.

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Revise Section 19.2.3.2.3.1 as follows:

19.2.3.2.3.1 Where listed quick-response sprinklers, excluding extended coverage quick-response sprinklers, are used throughout a system or portion of a system having the same hydraulic design basis, the system area of operation shall be permitted to be reduced without revising the density as indicated in Figure 19.2.3.2.3.1 when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) Wet pipe system (2) Light hazard occupancy (3) 20 ft (6.1 m) maximum ceiling height (4) There are no unprotected ceiling pockets as allowed by 10.2.9 and 11.2.7 exceeding 32 ft [2] (3 m [2] )

FIGURE 19.2.3.2.3.1—DESIGN AREA REDUCTION FOR QUICK-RESPONSE SPRINKLERS

Note:

y = –-------3 x - + 55 2

For ceiling height ≥ 10 ft and ≤ 20 ft, For ceiling height < 10 ft, y = 40 For ceiling height > 20 ft, y = 0 For SI units, 1 ft = 0.31 m.

y = –-------3 x - + 55 2

Revise Section 19.2.3.2.3.2 as follows:

19.2.3.2.3.2 The number of sprinklers in the design area shall never be less than seven.

Revise Section 20.9.5.2 as follows:

20.9.5.2 Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers shall not be used in buildings with automatic heat or smoke vents unless the vents use a standard-response operating mechanism with a minimum temperature rating of 360ºF (182ºC) or 100ºF (56ºC) above the operating temperature of the sprinklers, whichever is higher.

Add Section 28.1.3(18)(e) as follows:*

28.1.3(18)(e)* Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

Revise Section 29.1 as follows:

The installing contractor shall do the following:

(1) Notify the authority having jurisdiction and the property owner or property owner’s authorized representative of the time and date testing will be performed.

(2) Perform all required testing (see Section 29.2).

(3) Complete and sign the appropriate contractor’s material and test certificate(s) (see Figure A.29.1).

(4) Remove all caps and straps prior to placing the sprinkler system in service.

(5) Upon system acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction a label prescribed by Title 19 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5 shall be affixed to each system riser.

Revise Section 29.3 as follows:

The installing contractor shall provide the property owner or the property owner’s authorized representative with the following:

(1) All literature and instructions provided by the manufacturer describing proper operation and maintenance of any equipment and devices installed.

(2) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, testing, and maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2013 California Edition.

(3) Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, “Fire Extinguishing Systems.”

Revise Section 29.4.1 as follows:

29.4.1 The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with a permanently marked weatherproof metal or rigid plastic sign secured with corrosion resistant wire, chain or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the alarm valve, dry pipe valve,

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preaction valve or deluge valve supplying the corresponding hydraulically designed area. Pipe schedule systems shall be provided with a sign indicating that the system was designed and installed as a pipe schedule system and the hazard classification(s) included in the design.

Revise Section 29.4.3 as follows:

29.4.3 The sign shall include the following information:

(1) Location of the design area or areas

(2) Discharge densities over the design area or areas

(3) Required flow and pressure of the system at the base of the riser.

(4) Occupancy classification or commodity classification and maximum permitted storage height and configuration

(5) Hose stream allowance included in addition to the sprinkler demand

(6) The name of the installing contractor

(7) Required flow and pressure of the system at the water supply source.

(8) Required flow and pressure of the system at the discharge side of the fire pump where a fire pump is installed.

(9) Type or types and number of sprinklers or nozzles installed including the orifice size, temperature rating, orientation, K-Factor, sprinkler identification number (SIN) for sprinkler heads when applicable, and response type.

(10) The minimum discharge flow rate and pressure required from the hydraulically most demanding sprinkler.

(11) The required pressure settings for pressure reducing valves.

(12) For deluge sprinkler systems, the required flow and pressure at the hydraulically most demanding sprinkler or nozzle.

(13) The protection area per sprinkler based on the hydraulic calculations.

(14) The edition of NFPA 13 to which the system was designed and installed.

Revise Section 29.6.1 as follows:

29.6.1 The installing contractor shall provide a general information sign used to determine system design basis and information relevant to the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements required by NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2013 California Edition.

13D— 25 : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes as amended*

903.3.1.3

*NFPA 13D, Amended Sections as follows:

Revise Section 6.2.2 to read as follows:

6.2.2 Where a well, pump, tank or combination thereof is the source of supply for a fire sprinkler system, the configuration for the system shall be one of the following:

(1) The water supply shall serve both domestic and fire sprinkler systems.

(a) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank.

(b) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.

(c) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.

(d) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.

(e) The pump shall not be permitted to sit directly on the floor.

(2) A stand-alone tank is permitted if the following conditions are met:

(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220-volt circuit breaker shared with a common household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer),

(b) The pump shall be a stainless steel 240-volt pump,

(c) A valve shall be provided to exercise the pump. The discharge of the exercise valve shall drain to the tank, and

(d) A sign shall be provided stating: “Valve must be opened monthly for 5 minutes.”

(e) A means for automatically refilling the tank level, so that the tank capacity will meet the required water supply duration in minutes, shall be provided.

(f) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank.

(g) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.

(h) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank.

(i) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.

(j) The pump shall not be permitted to sit directly on the floor.

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Add new Section 6.2.2.1 as follows:

6.2.2.1 Where a fire sprinkler system is supplied by a stored water source with an automatically operated means of pressurizing the system other than an electric pump, the water supply may serve the sprinkler system only.

Add new Section 6.2.4 as follows:

6.2.4 Where a water supply serves both domestic and fire sprinkler systems, 5 gpm (19 L/min) shall be added to the sprinkler system demand at the point where the systems are connected, to determine the size of common piping and the size of the total water supply requirements where no provision is made to prevent flow into the domestic water system upon operation of a sprinkler. For multipurpose piping systems, the 5 gpm (19 L/min) demand shall be added at the domestic connection nearest the design area. This demand may be split between two domestic connections at 2.5 gpm (10 L/min) each.

Revise Section 8.3.4 as follows:

8.3.4* Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches, carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures.

Add new Sections 8.3.11 and 8.3.11.1 as follows:

8.3.11 Solar photovoltaic panel structures

8.3.11.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from the following structures:

(1) Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath. Signs may be provided, as determined by the enforcing agency prohibiting any use underneath including storage.

(2) Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that have sufficient uniformly distributed and unobstructed openings throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane) to allow heat and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency.

13R— 25 : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, as amended*

903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.2, 903.4.1

*NFPA 13R, Amended Sections as follows:

Revise Section 2.2 and add publications as follows:

2.2 NFPA Publications.

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2013 California edition.

Add new Sections 6.6.10 and 6.10.1 as follows:

6.6.10 Solar photovoltaic panel structures

6.6.10.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted from the following structures:

(1) Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath. Signs may be provided, as determined by the enforcing agency prohibiting any use underneath including storage.

(2) Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that have sufficient uniformly distributed and unobstructed openings throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane) to allow heat and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency.

Revise Section 11.4 as follows:

The installing contractor shall provide the property owner or the property owner's authorized representative with the following:

(1) All literature and instructions provided by the manufacturer describing proper operation and maintenance of any equipment and devices installed.

(2) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2013 California Edition and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5.

(3) Once the system is accepted by the authority having jurisdiction a label as prescribed by Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, shall be affixed to each system riser.

14— 24 : Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, as amended*

905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.6.2, 905.8

*NFPA 14, Amended Sections as follows:

Replace Section 6.3.7.1

6.3.7.1 System water supply valves, isolation control valves, and other valves in fire mains shall be supervised in an approved manner in the open position by one of the following methods:

(1) Where a building has a fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system installed, the valve shall be supervised by:

(a) a central station, proprietary or remote supervising station, or

(b) a local signaling service that initiates an audible signal at a constantly attended location.

(2) Where a building does not have a fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system installed, the valve shall be supervised by:

(a) Locking the valves in the open position, or

(b) Sealing of valves and an approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner.

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15—22: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

1207.5.5, 5704.2.9.2.3

17— 24 : Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.6, 904.14

17A— 24 : Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.5, 904.14

20— 25 : Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

913.1, 913.2, 913.5.1

22—23: Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

507.2.2

24— 25 : Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, as amended*

507.2.1, 2809.5, 3109F

*NFPA 24, Amended Sections as follows:

Amend Section 4.2.1 as follows:

Section 4.2.1. Installation work shall be done by fully experienced and responsible contractors. Contractors shall be appropriately licensed in the State of California to install private fire service mains and their appurtenances.

Revise Section 4.2.2 as follows:

4.2.2 Installation or modification of private fire service mains shall not begin until plans are approved and appropriate permits secured from the authority having jurisdiction.

Add Section 4.2.2.1 as follows:

4.2.2.1 As approved by the authority having jurisdiction, emergency repair of existing system may start immediately, with plans being submitted to the authority having jurisdiction within 96 hours from the start of the repair work.

Revise Section 5.9.5.1 as follows:

5.9.5.1 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of buildings and as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

Add Sections 6.6.1.1, 6.6.1.2, 6.6.1.3 and 6.6.1.4 as follows:

6.6.1.1 Sectional control valves are not required when the fire service main system serves less than six fire appurtenances.

6.6.1.2 Sectional control valves shall be indicating valves in accordance with NFPA 13, Section 6.7.1.3.

6.6.1.3 Sectional control valves shall be located so that no more than five fire appurtenances are affected by shut-down of any single portion of the fire service main. Each fire hydrant, fire sprinkler system riser and standpipe riser shall be considered a separate fire appurtenance. In-rack sprinkler systems shall not be considered as a separate appurtenance.

6.6.1.4 The number of fire appurtenances between sectional control valves is allowed to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction.

Revise Section 10.4.3.1.1 as follows:

10.4.3.1.1 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall not contain mechanical joints.

Exceptions:

1. Where allowed in accordance with 10.4.3.2.

2. Alternate designs may be utilized where designed by a registered professional engineer and approved by the enforcing agency.

Revise Section 10.9.1 as follows:

10.9.1 Backfill shall be well tamped in layers or puddle under and around pipes to prevent settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill sand or pea gravel to a minimum 6″ below and to a minimum of 12″ above the pipe and shall contain no ashes, cinders, refuse, organic matter or other corrosive materials. Other backfill materials and methods are permitted where designed by a registered professional engineer and approved by the enforcing agency.

25—13CA: California NFPA 25 Edition (Based on the 2011 Edition) Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems Chapter 31F, 3108F

30—24: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

607.1, 5001.1, 5701.2, 5703.6.2, 5703.6.2.1, 5704.2.7, 5704.2.7.1, 5704.2.7.2, 5704.2.7.3.2, 5704.2.7.4, 5704.2.7.6, 5704.2.7.7, 5704.2.7.8, 5704.2.7.9, 5704.2.9.3, 5704.2.9.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.1, 5704.2.9.6.1.2, 5704.2.9.6.1.3, 5704.2.9.6.1.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.5, 5704.2.9.6.2, 5704.2.9.7.3, 5704.2.10.2, 5704.2.11.3, 5704.2.11.4.2, 5704.2.12.1, 5704.3.1, 5704.3.6, Table 5704.3.6.3(1), Table 5704.3.6.3(2), Table 5704.3.6.3(3), 5704.3.7.2.3, 5704.3.8.4, 5706.8.3

30A—24: Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

2301.4, 2301.5, 2301.6, 2306.6.3, 2310.1

30B—23: Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products 5101.1, 5103.1, 5104.1, Table 5104.3.1, Table 5104.3.2, Table 5104.3.2.2, 5104.3.3, 5104.4.1, 5104.5.2, 5104.6, 5104.8.2, 5106.2.2, 5106.2.4, 5106.3.2, Table 5106.4, 5106.5.1, 5106.5.6, 5107.1

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31— 24 : Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment

605.1.6, 605.4.1, 605.4.3

32—21: Standard for Drycleaning Facilities, as amended*

2101.1.1, 2107.1, 2107.3

*NFPA 32, Amended Sections as follows:

Delete the following publications from Section 2.2:

2.2 NFPA Publications.

NFPA 10 , Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition. NFPA 25 , Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition. NFPA 70 , National Electrical Code [®] , 2011 edition. NFPA 101 [®] , Life Safety Code [®] , 2009 edition. NFPA 5000 [®] , Building Construction and Safety Code [®] , 2009 edition.

Revise Section 4.4.1.1 as follows:

4.4.1.1 General building and structure design and construction shall be in accordance with California Building Code.

Delete language to Sections 4.4.1.2 and 4.4.1.3 and reserve section numbers.

4.4.1.2 Reserved

4.4.1.3 Reserved

Revise Section 4.4.4 as follows:

4.4.4 Means of Egress. Means of egress shall conform with the provisions of the California Building Code.

Revise Section 4.6.2 as follows:

4.6.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Where required by this standard, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5.

Revise Section 4.6.4 as follows:

4.6.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Suitable numbers and types of portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and maintained throughout the drycleaning plant in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3.

Revise Section 7.3.2 as follows:

7.3.2 Electrical Installations. Electrical equipment and wiring in a Type II drycleaning room shall comply with the provisions of California Electrical Code, for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations.

33— 24 : Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials

2404.3, 2404.5.3, 2404.5.5

34— 24 : Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

2405.3, 2405.4.1.1

35—21: Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings

2901.3, 2905.4

37—18: Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

40— 25 : Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film

306.2

45— 24 : Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

3803.1.5, 3804.1.1.7, 3805.2.1, 3805.2.2

51—23: Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

3501.5, 3507.1, 3509.1

52— 23 : Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel System Code

5301.1

54—18: National Fuel Gas Code

55—23: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code

3508.1, 5301.1, 5307.4.2, 5501.1, 5801.1, 6301.1

56—23: Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention during Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems

3309.2.2

58— 24 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

2311.5, 3903.6, 4101.6.4, 6101.1, 6103.1, 6103.2.1, 6103.2.1.2, 6103.2.1.7, 6103.2.2, 6104.1, 6104.3.2, 6104.4, 6105.2, 6106.2, 6106.3, 6107.2, 6107.4, 6108.1, 6108.2, 6109.11.2, 6111.3

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59A— 24 : Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

5301.1, 5501.1

61—20: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities

Table 2205.1

68—23: Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting Table 414.5.1, 911.1, 911.4, Table 2205.1

69— 24 : Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems 911.1, 911.3, Table 2205.1

70—23: National Electrical Code

309.2, 603.1, 603.1.1, 603.2.1, 603.4, 603.4.3, 603.5, 603.8, 605.1.2, 605.1.6, 605.5.2, 607.6, 607.7, 608.17, 904.3.1, 907.6.1, 909.12.2, 909.16.3, 910.4.6, 1006.2.2.4, 1010.2.8.2, 1201.2, 1203.1.3, 1205.1, 1206.4, 1206.13, 1207.4.1, 1207.4.2, 1207.4.8, 1207.5.3, 1207.10.6, 1207.10.7.4, 1207.11.5, 1207.11.9, 2006.3.4, 2104.2.3, 2108.2, 2203.4.1, 2203.5, Table 2205.1, 2301.5, 2305.4, 2308.8.1.2.4, 2309.2.3, 2311.3.1, 2311.8.10, 2403.2.1, 2403.2.1.1, 2403.2.1.4, 2403.2.5, 2404.11.4, 2504.5, 2603.2.1, 2703.7.1, 2703.7.2, 2703.7.3, 2803.4, 2904.1, 3103.11.6.1, 3107.6, 3305.6, 3506.4, 3901.4, 4003.3.3, 4003.4, 4101.5, 5003.8.7.1, 5003.9.4, 5303.7.6, 5303.8, 5303.16.11, 5303.16.14, 5503.6, 5503.6.2, 5703.1, Table 5703.1.1, 5703.1.3, 5704.2.8.12, 5704.2.8.17, 5706.2.8, 5803.1.5, 5803.1.5.1, 5807.1.10, 5906.5.5, 5906.5.6, 6109.15.1

72— 25 : National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as amended* 508.1.6, 604.6.3, Table 901.6.1, 903.4.2, 904.3.5, 907.1.2, 907.1.5, 907.2, 907.2.6, 907.2.6.3.3, 907.2.9.3, 907.2.11, 907.2.11.8, 907.2.13.2, 907.2.26.1, 907.2.26.4, 907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4, 907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.2.1.3, 907.5.2.1.3.1, 907.5.2.1.3.2, 907.5.2.2, 907.5.2.2.5, 907.5.2.3.4, 907.6, 907.6.1, 907.6.1.1, 907.6.2, 907.6.4.1, 907.6.6, 907.6.6.1, 907.6.6.4, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 907.8, 907.8.2, 907.8.2.4, 907.8.4, 915.3.2, 915.3.3, 915.3.4, 915.5.2, 915.6, 917.1, 1009.12, 1032.8, 1103.3.2, 1203.2.4, 1207.5.4, 1207.6.1.2.3, 1207.6.1.2.4, Table 1207.7, 2810.11

*NFPA 72, Amended Sections as follows:

Revise Section 10.3.1 as follows:

10.3.1 Equipment constructed and installed in conformity with this Code shall be listed for the purpose for which it is used. Fire alarm systems and components shall be California State Fire Marshal approved and listed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1.

Revise Section 10.3.3 as follows:

10.3.3 All devices and appliances that receive their power from the initiating device circuit or signaling line circuit of a control unit shall be California State Fire Marshal listed for use with the control unit.

Revise Section 12.3.8.1 as follows:

12.3.8.1 The outgoing and return (redundant) circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same cable assembly (i.e., multiconductor cable), enclosure or raceway only under the following conditions:

(1) For a distance not to exceed 10 ft (3.0 m) where the outgoing and return conductors enter or exit the initiating device, notification appliance or control unit enclosures.

(2) Single drops installed in the raceway to individual devices or appliances. (3)*In a single room not exceeding 1000 ft [2] (93 m [2] ) in area, a drop installed in the raceway to multiple devices or appliances that does not include any emergency control function devices.

(4) Where the vertically run conductors are contained in a 2-hour rated cable assembly, or enclosed (installed) in a 2-hour rated enclosure or a listed circuit integrity (C.I.) cable, which meets or exceeds a 2-hour fire-resistive rating.

Revise Section 14.4.6.1 as follows:

14.4.6.1 Testing. Household fire alarm systems shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions according to the methods of Table 14.4.3.2.

Revise Section 17.18 as follows:

17 .18 Fire Extinguisher Electronic Monitoring Device. A fire extinguisher electronic monitoring device shall indicate those conditions for a specific fire extinguisher required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 1, Section 574.2 (c) and California Fire Code to a fire alarm control unit.

Delete the amendments to Section 21.3.6 and adopt the model text.

Revise Section 12.3.8 as follows:

12.3.8 (5) Where the vertically run conductors are contained in a 2-hour rated cable assembly, or enclosed (installed) in a 2-hour rated enclosure or a listed circuit integrity (C.I.) cable, which meets or exceeds a 2-hour fire resistive rating.

23.8.1.2 Positive Alarm Sequence

23.8.1.2.1 Systems that have positive alarm features complying with 23.8.1.2 shall be permitted if approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Operation of a patient room smoke detector in Group I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies shall not include a positive alarm sequence feature.

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Revise Section 23.8.5.1.2 as follows:

23.8.5.1.2* Where connected to a supervising station, fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices shall include a manual fire alarm box to initiate a signal to the supervising station.

Exception: Fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control, supervisory service and fire sprinkler monitoring as permitted in section 17.15 of NFPA 72.

Revise Section 23.8.5.4.1 as follows:

23.8.5.4.1 Systems equipped with alarm verification features shall be permitted under the following conditions:

(1) The alarm verification feature is not initially enabled unless conditions or occupant activities that are expected to cause nuisance alarms are anticipated in the area that is protected by the smoke detectors. Enabling of the alarm verification feature shall be protected by password or limited access.

(2) A smoke detector that is continuously subjected to a smoke concentration above alarm threshold does not delay the system functions of Sections 10.7 through 10.16, 23.8.1.1 or 21.2.1 by more than 30 seconds.

(3) Actuation of an alarm-initiating device other than a smoke detector causes the system functions of Sections 10.7 through 10.16, 23.8.1.1 or 21.2.1 without additional delay.

(4) The current status of the alarm verification feature is shown on the record of completion (see Figure 7.8.2(a), Item 4.3).

(5) Operation of a patient room smoke detector in I-2 and R-2.1 occupancies shall not include an alarm verification feature.

Revise Section 29.3.1 as follows:

29.3.1 All devices, combinations of devices, and equipment to be installed in conformity with this chapter shall be approved and listed by the California State Fire Marshal for the purposes for which they are intended.

Revise Section 29.8.2.1.1 as follows:

29.8.2.1.1 Smoke and Heat Alarms.* Where connected to a supervising station unless exempted by applicable laws, codes or standards, smoke or heat alarms used to provide a fire-warning function, and when two or more alarms are installed within a dwelling unit, suite of rooms or similar area, shall be arranged so that the operation of any smoke or heat alarm causes all alarms within these locations to sound.

Note: Exception to 29.8.2.1.1 not adopted by the SFM.

Add Section 29.10.2.1 as follows:

29.10.2.1 The alarm verification feature shall not be used for household fire warning equipment.

Add Section 29.10.6.8.1 as follows:

29.10.6.8.1 The alarm verification feature shall not be used for household fire warning equipment.

76— 24 : Standard for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities

1207.1.4.1, 1207.2.1, 1207.3.1, 1207.3.7.1, 1207.4.1, 1207.5.1, 1207.5.2, 1207.5.3, 1207.5.5, Table 1207.6, 1207.6.2.3, Table 1207.7,

77—24: Recommended Practice on Static Electricity

Table 2205.1

80— 25 : Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives 705.2, 705.2.7, 706.1, Table 901.6.1, 909.18.3, 1010.3.3, 1032.2.3

85—23: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

Table 2205.1

86—23: Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

3001.1

92— 24 : Standard for Smoke Control Systems

909.7, 909.8

96—24: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

606.2, 904.14, 4106.1, 4106.4.1

99—24: Health Care Facilities Code

603.1.2, 603.5.1.1, 609.1, 1105.11.1, 1105.11.2, 1203.4.1, 1203.5.1, 5003.7.4, 5306.4, 5306.5

101—24: Life Safety Code

1030.6.2

105— 25 : Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives 705.2, 706.1, Table 901.6.1, 909.18.3

110— 25 : Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

913.5.2, 913.5.3, 1203.1.3, 1203.4, 1203.5, 3111F

111— 25 : Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

1203.1.3, 1203.4, 1203.5, 3111F

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120— 23 : Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines

Table 2205.1

160—21: Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience

308.3.2

170— 24 : Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

1025.2.6.1

204— 24 : Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting Table 901.6.1, 910.5.1, 910.5.2

232—22: Standard for the Protection of Records

3210.1.1

241—22: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations

3301.1, 3303.2

253—23: Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

804.3.1, 804.3.2, 804.4

260— 24 : Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

805.1.1.1, 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1

261—23: Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes

805.1.1.1, 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1, 805.4.1.1

265—23: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

803.5.1, 803.5.1.1

286— 24 : Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

803.1, 803.1.1, 803.1.1.1, 803.3, 803.12, 803.13, 804.1.1, 804.2.4

289—23: Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages

807.3, 807.4.1, 807.5.1.1, 808.2

303—21: Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards

3603.5, 3603.6, 3604.2

318— 25 : Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

2703.16

326— 25 : Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair

3510.1

385—22: Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

5706.5.4.5, 5706.6, 5706.6.1, 5707.2

400— 25 : Hazardous Materials Code

5601.1.5, Table 6303.1.4, 6304.1.2, Table 6304.1.5(1), Table 6304.1.5(2)

407—22: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

2006.2, 2006.3

409—22: Standard on Aircraft Hangars 914.8.3, Table 914.8.3, 914.8.3.1, 914.8.6

410— 25 : Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

2004.7

484—22: Standard for Combustible Metals

319.3.4, 319.3.6, Table 2205.1

495—23: Explosive Materials Code

202, 911.1, 911.5, 5601.1.1, 5601.1.5, 5604.2, 5604.6.2, 5604.6.3, 5604.7.1, 5605.1, 5605.2.3, 5606.1, 5606.5.2.1, 5607.1, 5607.9, 5607.11, 5607.15

498—23: Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives

5601.1.2

502—14: Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways

429

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505— 24 : Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations

309.2, 4003.3.3

652—19: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust

319.3.4, 2203.4.8, 2203.5, 2204.1, 2204.2, 2205.1.1

654—20: Standard for Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids

319.3.5, 2203.1, 2203.5, Table 2205.1

655—19: Standard for the Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions

Table 2205.1

664—20: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities 2203.1, 2203.5, Table 2205.1, 2805.3

701—23: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

807.3, 807.4.1, 807.5.1.2, 2603.5, 3104.2, 3106.3

703—24: Standard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

803.4

704—22: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

202, 608.8, 5003.2.2.2, 5003.5, 5003.10.2, 5005.1.10, 5005.1.12, 5005.2.1.1, 5005.4.4, 5503.4.1, 5704.2.3.2

750—23: Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems 202, Table 901.6.1, 904.11.1.1, 904.14, 1207.5.5

770—21: Standard on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire-Extinguishing Systems

904.13

780—23: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

4003.4

853—20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems

1206.3, 1206.4, 1206.6.2, 1206.11, 1206.12,

855— 23 : Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems

1201.1

914— 24 : Code for the Protection of Historic Structures

1103.1.1

1122— 22 : Code for Model Rocketry

5601.1.4

1123—22: Code for Fireworks Display

202, 5604.2, 5608.1, 5608.2.2, 5608.5, 5608.6

1124—06: Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

5601.1.3

1124—22: Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

202, 5604.2, 5605.1, 5605.3, 5605.4, 5605.5, 5609.1

1125—22: Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High-Power Rocket Motors

5601.1.4

1126—21: Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience

5604.2, 5605.1, 5608.1, 5608.2.2, 5608.4, 5608.5

1127—18: Code for High-Power Rocketry

5601.1.4

1142—22: Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting

B103.3

1225—22: Standard for Emergency Services Communications

510.4.2, 510.5

2001—22: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, as amended* Table 901.6.1, 904.10, 1207.5.5

*NFPA 2001, Amended Sections as follows:

Add Sections 4.3.5.1.1 and 4.3.5.2.1 to read as follows:

4.3.5.1.1 Alarms signals from the fire extinguishing system shall not interfere with the building fire alarm signal.

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4.3.5.2.1 The lens on visual appliances shall be “red” in color.

Exception: Other lens colors are permitted where approved by the enforcing agency.

2010— 23 : Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.13, 1207.5.5

SFM State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento, CA 94246-2460

SFM 12-3: Releasing Systems for Security Bars in Dwellings

SFM 12-7-3: Fire-testing Furnaces

SFM 12-7A-1: Exterior Wall Siding and Sheathing

SFM 12-7A-2: Exterior Window

SFM 12-7A-3: Under Eave

SFM 12-7A-4: Decking

SFM 12-7A-4A: Decking Alternate Method A

SFM 12-7A-5: Ignition Resistant Building Material

SFM 12-8-100: Room Fire Tests for Wall and Ceiling Materials

SFM 12-10-1: Power Operated Exit Doors

SFM 12-10-2: Single Point Latching or Locking Devices

SFM 12-10-3: Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware (The Office of the State Fire Marshal standards referred to above are found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12.)

UL Underwriters Laboratories LLC, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

10C—2016: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with Revisions through May 2021

1010.2.8.3

13—96: Power-limited Circuit Cables

30—1995: Metal Safety Cans—with Revisions through September 2019

5003.9.10, 5005.1.10, 5705.2.4, 5707.2

38—99: Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes—with Revisions through February 2, 2005 as amended.*

*Amend Section 14.1.5 as follows:

14.1.5 A signaling box having a glass panel, disc, rod or similar part that must be broken to operate it for a signal or for access to its actuating means shall satisfactorily complete five part-breaking operations using the means provided with the box, without jamming of the mechanism or other interference by broken particles. It shall be practicable to remove and replace the broken parts. A signaling box shall not have a glass panel, disc, rod or similar part requiring a striking action by grasping a tool to operate it for a signal. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 pounds (22 N) of force.

*Add Appendix B chapter to UL 38 (1999) as follows:

Appendix B,

14.1.5 Operation. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist.

58—2018: Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

5704.2.13.1.5

80—2007: Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuels and Other Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through April 2019

605.4.2.1, 605.4.2.2, 607.2

87A—2015: Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with Nominal Ethanol Concentrations up to 85 Percent—with Revisions through September 2019

2306.8.1

142—2006: Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through January 2021

605.4.1.1, 605.4.2.1, 605.4.2.2, 607.2, 2306.2.3

193—04: Alarm Valves for Fire-Protection Service

199—95: Automatic Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service—with Revisions through August 19, 2005

199E—2004: Outline of Investigation for Fire Testing of Sprinklers and Water Spray Nozzles for Protection of Deep Fat Fryers

904.14.4.1

217—2015: Smoke Alarms—with Revisions through April 2021

907.2.11, 915.4.3

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228—97: Door Closers/Holders, with or without Integral Smoke Detectors—with Revisions through January 26, 2006

260—04: Dry Pipe and Deluge Valves for Fire Protection Service

262—04: Gate Valves for Fire Protection Service

268—2016: Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems—with revisions through October 2019

907.2.6.2, 907.2.11.7, 915.5.3

268A—09: Smoke Detectors for Duct Application—with Revisions through October 22, 2003

294—2018: Access Control System Units—with Revisions through October 2018

1010.2.10, 1010.2.11, 1010.2.12.1, 1010.2.13, 1010.2.14,

300—2019: Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment

904.14

300A—2006: Outline of Investigation for Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces

904.15.1.1

305—2012: Panic Hardware—with Revisions through March 2017

1010.2.8.3

312—04: Check Valves for Fire-Protection Service

325—2017: Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operators and Systems—with Revisions through February 2020

503.5, 503.6

346—05: Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

464—03: Audible Signal Appliances—with Revisions through October 10, 2003

497B—04: Protectors for Data Communication and Fire Alarm Circuits

498A—2008: Current Taps and Adaptors—with Revisions through June 2016

603.5.1

499—2014: Standard for Electric Heating Appliances—with Revisions through February 2017

607.6

521—99: Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems—with Revisions through July 20, 2005

539—00: Single- and Multiple-Station Heat Detectors—with Revisions through August 15, 2005

632—00: Electrically Actuated Transmitters

647—1993: Standard for Unvented Kerosene-Fired Room Heaters and Portable Heaters—with Revisions through April 2010

4103.1

710—2012: Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment—with Revisions through February 2021

606.2

710B—2011: Recirculating Systems—with Revisions through February 2019

606.2, 904.14

723—2018: Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

202, 803.1, 803.1.2, 803.3, 803.5.2, 803.10, 803.12, 803.13, 804.1.1, 804.1.2, 804.2.4, 3311.1

753—04: Alarm Accessories for Automatic Water Supply Valves for Fire Protection Service

790 Edition 9—2022 : Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings—with Revisions through October 2018

1207.9.5

791—2006: Residential Incinerators—with Revisions through February 2021

605.7.1, 605.8

793—2008: Automatically Operated Roof Vents for Smoke and Heat—with Revisions through March 2017

910.3.1

813—96: Commercial Audio Equipment—with Revisions through December 7, 1999

817—2015: Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords—with Revisions through September 2021

603.6

864—2014: Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems—with Revisions through May 2020

909.12

*Amend No. 55.1 as follows:

RETARD-RESET-RESTART PERIOD – MAXIMUM 30 SECONDS — No alarm obtained from control unit. Maximum permissible time is 30 seconds.

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*Amend Section 55.2.2 as follows:

Where an alarm verification feature is provided, the maximum retard-reset-restart period before an alarm signal can be confirmed and indicated at the control unit, including any control unit reset time and the power-up time for the detector to become operational for alarm, shall not exceed 30 seconds. (The balance of the section text is to remain unchanged).

*Add Section 55.2.9 as follows:

Smoke detectors connected to an alarm verification feature shall not be used as releasing devices.

Exception: Smoke detectors which operate their releasing function immediately upon alarm actuation independent of alarm verification feature.

*Amend Section 89.1.10 as follows:

The existing text of this section is to remain as printed with one editorial amendment as follows:

THE TOTAL DELAY (CONTROL UNIT PLUS SMOKE DETECTORS) SHALL NOT EXCEED 30 SECONDS.

(The balance of the section text is to remain unchanged).

900—2015: Air Filter Units

2404.9.8

924—2016: Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment—with Revisions through May 2020

1013.5, 3103.11.6.1

971A—2006: Outline of Investigation for Metallic Underground Fuel Pipe

Table 5703.6.2

1034—2011: Burglary-Resistant Electric Locking Mechanisms—with Revisions through June 2020

1010.2.10, 1010.2.11, 1010.2.12.1, 1010.2.13, 1010.2.14

1037—2016: Antitheft Alarms and Devices—with Revisions through September 2017

506.1

1046—2010: Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts—with Revisions through April 2017

606.3.1

1275—2021: Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

5003.8.7.1, 5704.3.2.1.1

1313—2015: Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products

5003.9.10

1315—2017: Safety for Metal Waste Paper Containers

304.3.6, 304.3.7, 808.1, 808.2

1316—2018: Fibre Reinforced Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through March 2019

5704.2.13.1.5

1363—2018: Relocatable Power Taps

603.5.1

1363A—2014: Outline of Investigation for Special Purpose Relocatable Power Taps

603.5.1.1

1369—2018: Aboveground Piping for Flammable and Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through August 2020

Table 5703.6.2

1389—2019: Plant Oil Extraction Equipment for Installation and Use in Ordinary (Unclassified) Locations and Hazardous (Classified) Locations—with Revisions through October 2020

3904.2.1

1489—2016: Fire Tests of Fire Resistant Pipe Protection Systems Carrying Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through October

2021

1203.1.2

1741—2010: Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources—with Revisions through June 2021

1207.3.3, 1207.11.5

1778—2014: Uninterruptible Power Systems—with Revisions through October 2017

1207.3.1, 1207.3.7.1, 1207.5.1, 1207.5.3, 1207.5.5, 1207.6.3

1805—2002: Laboratory Hoods and Cabinets—with Revisions through June 2006

3805.2.2

1973—2018: Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications

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1974—2018: Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries

1207.3.9

1975—2006: Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purpose

807.5.1.1, 808.2

1994—2015: Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems—with Revisions through July 2020

1008.2.1, 1025.2.1, 1025.2.3, 1025.2.4, 1025.2.5, 1025.4

2011—2019: Outline of Investigation for Machinery—with Revisions through October 2020

319.2.1, 319.3.2

2017—2008: General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems—with Revisions through December 2016

3905.1.2

2034—2017: Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms—with Revisions through September 2018

915.4.2, 915.4.3

2075—2013: Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors—with Revisions through August 2021

915.5.1, 915.5.3

2079—2015: Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems—with Revisions through July 2020

202

2085—1997: Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids—with Revisions through September 2010

202, 605.4.1.1, 605.4.2.1, 605.4.2.2, 2306.2.2, 2306.2.3, 5704.2.7.4, 5704.2.9.2.3, 5704.2.9.7.4, 5705.3.8.2

2152—2021: Special Purpose Nonmetallic Containers and Tanks for Specific Combustible or Noncombustible Liquids

607.3

2196—2017: Fire Test for Circuit Integrity of Fire-Resistive Power, Instrumentation, Control and Data Cables—with Revisions through December 2020

913.2.2, 1203.3

2200—2020: Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies

1203.1.1

2201—2018: Standard for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission Rate of Portable Generators

1204.2

2208—2010: Solvent Distillation Units—with Revisions through June 2020

5705.4.1

2245—2006: Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks

5704.2.8.1

2272—2016: Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices

322.3

2335—2010: Fire Tests of Storage Pallets—with Revisions through August 2017

315.7.5, 3206.4.1.1

2360—2000: Test Methods for Determining the Combustibility Characteristics of Plastics Used in Semi-Conductor Tool Construction—with Revisions through October 2017

2703.10.1.2

2524—2019: In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems—with Revisions through February 2019

510.4

2525—2020: Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance

1009.8.1

2849—2020: Electrical Systems for eBikes

322.3

3741—2020: Standard for Safety for Photovoltaic Hazard Control

1205.2, 1205.2.3

8800—2019: Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment And Systems

3901.4

9540 Edition 3—2023 : Standard for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment

1207.3.1, 1207.3.2, 1207.3.7, 1207.10.6, 1207.10.7.4, 1207.11, 1207.11.1, 1207.11.5

9540A Edition 4 —2019: Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems

1207.1.7

60601-1—2003: Medical Electrical Equipment, Part I: General Requirements for Safety—with Revisions through April 2006

603.5.1.1

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60950-1—2007: Information Technology Equipment—Safety Requirements—with Revisions through May 2019

319.2.1

62368-1—2019: Audio/video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment—Safety Requirements—with Revisions through October 2021

319.2.1

USC United States Code, c/o Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325

18 USC Part 1, Chapter 40: Importation, Manufacture, Distribution and Storage of Explosive Materials

202

21 USC Chapter 9: United States Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

202

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CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE