Section J101 — GENERAL — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

J101.1 Scope. ¶

J101.1 Scope. New buildings shall have a building information sign(s) that shall comply with Sections J101.1.1 through J101.7. Existing buildings shall be brought into conformance with Sections J101.1 through J101.9 when one of the following occurs: 1. The fire department conducts an annual inspection intended to verify compliance with this section, or any required inspection. 2. A change in use or occupancy has occurred. Exceptions: 1. Group U occupancies. 2. One- and two-family dwellings. J101.1.1 Sign location. The building information sign shall be placed at one of the following…

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J101.2 Sign designations. ¶

J101.2 Sign designations. Designations shall be made based on the construction type, content, hazard, fire protection systems, life safety and occupancy. Where multiple designations occur within a classification category, the designation used shall be based on the greatest potential risk.

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J101.3 Construction type (top wing). ¶

J101.3 Construction type (top wing). The construction types shall be designated by assigning the appropriate Roman numeral, and letter, placed inside the top wing of the Maltese cross. The hourly rating provided is for the structural framing in accordance with Table 601 of the California Building Code . CONSTRUCTION TYPE FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING IA—Noncombustible 3 hours IB—Noncombustible 2 hours IIA—Noncombustible 1 hour IIB—Noncombustible 0 hours IIIA—Noncombustible/combustible 1 hour IIIB—Noncombustible/combustible 0 hours IV—Heavy timber (HT) HT VA—Combustible 1 hour VB—Combustible 0 hours

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J101.4 Fire protection systems (right wing). ¶

J101.4 Fire protection systems (right wing). The fire protection system shall be designated by determining its level of protection and assigning the appropriate designation to the right wing of the Maltese cross. Where multiple systems are provided, all shall be listed: AS Automatic sprinkler system installed throughout CES Chemical extinguishing system and designated area CS Combination sprinkler and standpipe system DS Dry sprinkler system and designated areas FA Fire alarm system FP Fire pump FW Fire wall and designated areas PAS Pre-action sprinkler system and designated floor APPENDIX…

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J101.5 Occupancy type (bottom wing). ¶

J101.5 Occupancy type (bottom wing). The occupancy of a building or structure shall be designated in accordance with the occupancy classification found in Section 302.1 of the California Building Code and the corresponding designation shall be placed in the bottom wing of the Maltese cross. Where a building or structure contains a mixture of uses and occupancies, all uses and occupancies shall be identified. A Assembly B Business E Educational F Factory or Industrial H High Hazard I Institutional M Mercantile R Residential

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J101.6 Hazards of content (left wing). ¶

J101.6 Hazards of content (left wing). The hazards of building contents shall be designated by one of the following classifications as defined in NFPA 13 and the appropriate designation shall be placed inside the left wing of the Maltese cross: LH Light hazard MH Moderate hazard HH High hazard

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J101.7 Tactical considerations (center circle). ¶

J101.7 Tactical considerations (center circle). The center circle shall include the name of the local fire service and, where required, the letters “TC” for “tactical considerations.” Where firefighters conduct preplan operations, a unique situation(s) for tactical considerations shall be identified and the information provided to the fire dispatch communications center to further assist firefighters in identifying that there is special consideration(s) for this occupancy. Special consideration designations include, but are not limited to: 1. Impact-resistant drywall. 2. Impact-resistant…

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J101.8 Sign classification maintenance, building information. ¶

J101.8 Sign classification maintenance, building information. Sign maintenance shall comply with each of the following: 1. Fire departments in the jurisdiction shall define the designations to be placed within the sign. 2. Fire departments in the jurisdiction shall conduct annual inspections to verify compliance with this section of the code and shall notify the owner, or the owner’s agent, of any required updates to the sign in accordance with fire department designations and the owner, or the owner’s agent, shall comply within 30 days. 3. The owner of a building shall be responsible for the…

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J101.9 Training. ¶

J101.9 Training. Jurisdictions shall train fire department personnel on Sections J101.1 through J101.8.

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