Chapter 1 — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 314
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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314.1 General.¶
Indoor displays constructed within any occupancy shall comply with Sections 314.2 through 314.4.
314.2 Fixtures and displays. Fixtures and displays of goods¶
for sale to the public shall be arranged so as to maintain free, immediate and unobstructed access to exits as required by Chapter 10.
314.3 Highly combustible goods. The display of highly¶
combustible goods, including but not limited to fireworks, flammable or combustible liquids, liquefied flammable gases, oxidizing materials, pyroxylin plastics and agricultural goods, in main exit access aisles, corridors, covered and open malls, or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of entrances to exits and exterior exit doors is prohibited where a fire involving such goods would rapidly prevent or obstruct egress.
314.4 Vehicles. Liquid-fueled or gaseous-fueled vehicles,¶
boats or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:
Batteries are disconnected except where the fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features.
Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L) (whichever is least).
Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.
Vehicles, boats or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the building.
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