Section P103 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

P103.1 Allowable structures. ¶

P103.1 Allowable structures. Haunted houses, ghost walks and similar amusement uses shall only be located in structures that comply with the provisions for Special Amusement Areas in accordance with the California Building Code.

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P103.2 Tents or membrane structures. ¶

P103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may be used when in compliance with all applicable require- ments of this regulation and when the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than 50 feet.

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P103.3 Fire evacuation plans. ¶

P103.3 Fire evacuation plans. A fire safety and evacuation plan that complies with Section 404 of this code shall be submitted.

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P103.4 Staffing. ¶

P103.4 Staffing. The event shall be adequately staffed by qualified person(s) to control the occupant load and assist patrons in exiting should an evacuation become necessary. Staffing level shall be determined upon review of plans and may be increased at the discretion of the Fire Code Official.

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P103.5 Occupant load. ¶

P103.5 Occupant load. Maximum occupant load shall be in accordance with Chapter 10, Table 1004.1.1. A sign stating maximum occu- pancy shall be posted in a visible location near the entrance. The attendant(s) shall control the flow of patrons so as not to exceed this limit. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. APPENDIX P—TEMPORARY HAUNTED HOUSES, GHOST WALKS AND SIMILAR AMUSEMENT USES

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P103.6 Exits. Exiting shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 and this section. ¶

P103.6 Exits. Exiting shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 and this section. 1. Two exits shall be provided from each room with an occupant load of 50 or more. Required exit doors shall swing in the direc- tion of egress. 2. Illuminated exit signs shall be provided at each exit serving an occupant load of 50 or more. 3. Exit doors serving an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. 4. When tents or membrane structures are approved for use, curtains shall not be allowed to cover the exits. 5. Emergency lighting shall be provided in…

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P103.7 Fire protection. ¶

P103.7 Fire protection. Haunted houses and ghost walks shall be provided with fire protection systems in accordance with Appendix P103.7. Exception: When the total floor area of haunted houses or indoor portions of ghost walks are less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit is less than 50 feet. P103.7.1 Fire sprinkler protection. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be required for haunted houses and indoor portions of ghost walks. Fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with Section 903. P103.7.2 Fire detection systems. An approved automatic fire detection…

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P103.8 Electrical. ¶

P103.8 Electrical. When required, a permit shall be obtained from the local building official. P103.8.1 Extension cords. Extension cords shall be UL listed and shall be appropriate for the intended use. P103.8.2 Power strips. Only UL listed power strips with overcurrent protection shall be used when the number of outlets provided is inadequate. Power strips shall be plugged directly into the outlet, and shall not be plugged into one another in series. P103.8.3 String lighting. Manufacturer’s installation guidelines shall be followed for the maximum allowable number of string lights that can…

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P103.9 Decorative materials. ¶

P103.9 Decorative materials. Interior wall, ceiling and floor finishes shall be Class A rated in accordance with the California Building Code. P103.9.1 Flame retardant. All decorative materials shall be both inherently flame retardant and labeled as such, or shall be treated with a listed flame-retardant material. If the material is treated by the user, a container and receipt will serve as proof. P103.9.2 Flame test. Testing shall be done in accordance with Section 803.5 of this code, as referenced from the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Article 3, Section 3.21(a) and…

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P103.10 Smoke generators. ¶

P103.10 Smoke generators. Use of smoke-generating equipment may be restricted if determined to be incompatible with smoke alarm(s). Care and consideration shall be used with respect to smoke generator and smoke alarm locations. Smoke generator and smoke alarm locations shall be approved by the fire department.

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P103.11 Display of motor vehicles. ¶

P103.11 Display of motor vehicles. Display of motor vehicles shall be in accordance with Section 3104.18 of this code.

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P103.12 Inspections. ¶

P103.12 Inspections. A fire and life safety inspection shall be conducted by the fire department prior to the start of the event.

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P103.13 Signs. ¶

P103.13 Signs. “NO SMOKING” signs shall be conspicuously posted at the main entrance and throughout the exhibit.

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P103.14 Prohibited areas. ¶

P103.14 Prohibited areas. Inside storage or use of flammable and/or combustible liquids, gases and solids shall be prohibited. Open flames shall be prohibited.

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P103.15 Maintenance. ¶

P103.15 Maintenance. Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times throughout exhibit and exit pathways. APPENDIX P-4 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE APPENDIX Q – COMMUNITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIRE HAZARD EVALUATION FRAMEWORK (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.) (Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal) Adopting…

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