Chapter 28 — LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL,
Section 2809
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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EXTERIOR STORAGE OF FINISHED LUMBER AND SOLID BIOFUEL PRODUCTS
2809.1 General. Exterior storage of finished lumber and¶
solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809.2 through 2809.5.
2809.2 Size of piles. Exterior storage shall be arranged to¶
form stable piles with a maximum height of 20 feet (6096 mm). Piles shall not exceed 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m 3 ) in volume.
2809.3 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access¶
roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be located so that a maximum grid system unit of 50 feet by 150 feet (15 240 mm by 45 720 mm) is established.
2809.4 Security.¶
Permanent storage areas shall be surrounded with an approved fence. Fences shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
Exceptions:
Lumber piles inside of buildings and production mills for lumber, plywood and veneer.
Solid biofuel piles inside of buildings and agroindustrial processing facilities for solid biomass feedstock.
2809.5 Fire protection.¶
An approved hydrant and hose system or portable fire-extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for open storage yards. Hydrant and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be located so that the distance of travel from the nearest unit does not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm).
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LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
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