Section N101
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
N101.1 Scope.¶
Indoor trade shows and exhibitions with temporary vendor displays or booths within any indoor occupancy classification shall be in accordance with this appendix and all other applicable requirements of this code.
Compliance with this appendix is not required where Section N101.1.1 or N101.1.2 is applicable.
N101.1.1 Nonsprinklered buildings. In a building that is not equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the aggregate exhibit area must be less than 1,500 square feet (139 m 2 ) of floor area and meet both of the following conditions:
The exhibit area does not include any covered or multiple-level exhibits or booths.
Not fewer than two remote exits or exit access doors in compliance with Chapter 10 are provided.
N101.1.2 Sprinklered buildings. In a building that is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system with a minimum design density of ordinary hazard Group 1, the aggregate exhibit area must be less than 4,500 square feet (418 m 2 ) of floor area and meet both of the following conditions:
The exhibit area does not include any covered or multiple-level exhibits or booths.
Not fewer than two remote exits or exit access doors in compliance with Chapter 10 are provided.
N101.2 Permit required. An operational permit for trade¶
shows and exhibitions shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.14.
N101.3 Application. A permit application for a trade show or¶
exhibition shall be submitted to the fire code official prior to the start of the event in a time frame established by the jurisdiction. The application shall include documentation that identifies all of the following:
The means of egress.
The locations and widths of exits and aisles.
The locations of exit signs.
The total square footage (square meters) of spaces.
The location and arrangement of all booths and cooking equipment.
The location of all fire protection equipment.
The type and location of any heating and electrical equipment, where applicable.
The location of any covered or multiple-level booths.
Construction documents for any covered or multiplelevel booths.
The storage locations and quantities of any highly combustible goods.
The location and type of any vehicle displays, where applicable.
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