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Chapter 30 — INDUSTRIAL OVENS

Section 3006

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

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3006.1 Required protection.

Class A and B ovens that contain, or are utilized for the processing of, combustible materials shall be protected by an approved automatic fireextinguishing system complying with Chapter 9.

3006.2 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems.

Fixed fire-extinguishing systems shall be provided for Class C or D ovens to protect against such hazards as overheating, spillage of molten salts or metals, quench tanks, ignition of hydraulic oil and escape of fuel. It shall be the user’s responsibility to consult

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with the fire code official concerning the necessary requirements for such protection.

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3006.3 Fire extinguishers.

Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be provided not closer than 15 feet (4572 mm) or not more than 50 feet (15 240 mm). This shall apply to the oven and related equipment.

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