Section 907 — FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

907.1 General. ¶

907.1 General. This section covers the application, installation, performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.9 are applicable to existing buildings and structures. 907.1.1 Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code;…

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907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. ¶

907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.29 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices.…

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907.5 shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies housing nonambulatory clients. ¶

907.5 shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies housing nonambulatory clients. 907.2.11.3 Installation near cooking appliances. See Section 907.2.11.8. 907.2.11.4 Installation near bathrooms. See Section 907.2.11.8. 907.2.11.5 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R or I-1 occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required…

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907.3 Fire safety functions. ¶

907.3 Fire safety functions. Automatic fire detectors utilized for the purpose of performing fire safety functions shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control unit where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2. Detectors shall, upon actuation, perform the intended function and activate the alarm notification appliances or activate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. In buildings not equipped with a fire alarm system, the automatic fire detector shall be powered by 9-50 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT)…

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907.4 Initiating devices. ¶

907.4 Initiating devices. Where a fire alarm system is required by another section of this code, occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be initiated by one or more of the following. Initiating devices shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907.4.1 through 907.4.3.1. 1. Manual fire alarm boxes. 2. Automatic fire detectors. 3. Automatic sprinkler system waterflow devices. 4. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems. 907.4.1 Protection of fire alarm control unit. In areas that are not continuously occupied, a single smoke detector shall be provided at the location of…

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907.5 Occupant notification. ¶

907.5 Occupant notification. Occupant notification by fire alarms shall be in accordance with Sections 907.5.1 through 907.5.2.5 . Occupant notification by smoke alarms in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies shall comply with Section 907.5.2.1.3.2. 907.5.1 Alarm activation and annunciation. Upon activation, fire alarm systems shall initiate occupant notification and shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit, or where allowed elsewhere by Section 907, at a constantly attended location. 907.5.1.1 Presignal feature. A presignal feature shall only be provided where approved. The presignal shall…

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907.6 Installation and monitoring. ¶

907.6 Installation and monitoring. A fire alarm system shall be installed and monitored in accordance with Sections 907.6.1 through 907.6.6.4 and NFPA 72. 907.6.1 Wiring. Wiring shall comply with the requirements of the California Electrical Code and NFPA 72. Wireless protection systems utilizing radio-frequency transmitting devices shall comply with the special requirements for supervision of low-power wireless systems in NFPA 72. 907.6.1.1 High-rise buildings. Wiring for fire alarm network communication circuits between multiple control units shall be in accordance with the following: 1.…

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907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. ¶

907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. 907.7.1 Single- and multiple-station alarm devices. When the installation of the alarm devices is complete, each device and interconnecting wiring for multiple-station alarm devices shall be tested in accordance with the smoke alarm provisions of NFPA 72. 907.7.2 Record of completion. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved…

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907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. ¶

907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.4 and NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. 907.8.1 Maintenance required. Where required for compliance with the provisions of this code, devices, equipment, systems, conditions, arrangements, levels of protection or other features shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the fire code…

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907.9 Where required in existing buildings and structures. ¶

907.9 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11.

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907.10 Smoke alarm maintenance. ¶

907.10 Smoke alarm maintenance. Smoke alarms shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc tions and this code. 907.10.1 Smoke alarm replacement. Smoke alarms shall be replaced when any of the following apply: 1. The smoke alarm fails to respond to operability tests. 2. The smoke alarm exceeds 10 years from the date of manufacture marked on the unit, unless an earlier replacement is specified in the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. The smoke alarm end-of-life signal is sounded. 4. The smoke alarm date of manufacture cannot be determined. Where the replacement of…

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