Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS

Section I101 — NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS

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

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I101.1 General.

I101.1 General. This appendix is intended to identify conditions that can occur where fire protection systems are not properly maintained or components have been damaged. This appendix is not intended to provide comprehensive inspection, testing and maintenance requirements, which are found in NFPA 10, NFPA 25 and NFPA 72. Rather, it is intended to identify problems that are readily observable during fire inspections.

I101.2 Impaired conditions requiring immediate action.

I101.2 Impaired conditions requiring immediate action. The following conditions indicate noncompliant and impaired fire protection systems. An impaired system(s) shall require immediate action by the building owner to return the fire protection system back to service: 1. Valves in the shut or closed position: 1.1. Water supply valves, such as in riser rooms, yards and vaults. 1.2. Water supply floor control valves in multiple-story buildings. 1.3. Fuel supply valves for fire pumps. 1.4. Commercial kitchen hood suppression valves. 2. Impaired fire alarm systems: 2.1. Fire alarm systems with no…

I101.3 Noncompliant conditions requiring component replacement.

I101.3 Noncompliant conditions requiring component replacement. The following conditions shall be deemed noncompliant and shall cause the related component(s) to be replaced to comply with the provisions of this code: 1. Sprinklers having any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage. 1.2. Paint or other ornamentation that is not factory applied. 1.3. Evidence of corrosion including, but not limited to, discoloration or rust. 1.4. Deformation or damage of any part. 1.5. Improper orientation of sprinkler. 1.6. Empty glass bulb. 1.7. Sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920. 1.8.…

I101.4 Noncompliant conditions requiring component repair or replacement.

I101.4 Noncompliant conditions requiring component repair or replacement. The following shall be deemed noncompliant conditions and shall cause the related component(s) to be repaired or replaced to comply with the provisions of this code: 1. Sprinkler and standpipe system piping and fittings having any of the following conditions: 1.1. Signs of leakage. 1.2. Evidence of corrosion. 1.3. Misalignment. 1.4. Mechanical damage. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. APPENDIX I—FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS—NONCOMPLIANT CONDITIONS 2. Sprinkler piping support having any of the following conditions:…