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Chapter 30 — INDUSTRIAL OVENS

Section 3003

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

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3003.1 Ventilation. Enclosed rooms or basements containing

industrial ovens or furnaces shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with the California Mechanical Code and the California Fuel Gas Code, and with ventilation air in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

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3003.2 Exposure. When locating ovens, oven heaters and

related equipment, the possibility of fire resulting from overheating or from the escape of fuel gas or fuel oil and the possibility of damage to the building and injury to persons resulting from explosion shall be considered.

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3003.3 Ignition source. Industrial ovens and furnaces shall

be located so as not to pose an ignition hazard to flammable vapors or mists or combustible dusts.

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3003.4 Temperatures. Roofs and floors of ovens shall be

insulated and ventilated to prevent temperatures at combustible ceilings and floors from exceeding 160°F (71°C).

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