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Appendix F — HAZARD RANKING

Section N103

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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N103.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. A fire safety and

evacuation plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 404.2.

Exception: Where the fire code official determines that the nature of the exhibition, display or the activities therein does not pose an increased hazard to public safety.

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N103.2 Fire watch personnel. Where, in the opinion of the

fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a trade show or exhibition, either because of the number or persons present or because of the nature of the performance, exhibition, display or activity, the owner or owner’s authorized agent shall provide one or more fire watch personnel in accordance with Section 403.12.1.

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N103.3 Crowd managers. Where events involve a gathering

of more than 1,000 people, trained crowd managers shall be provided in accordance with Section 403.12.3.

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