Chapter 39 — PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
Section 3901
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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3901.1 Scope. Plant processing or extraction facilities shall¶
comply with this chapter and the California Building Code . The extraction process includes the act of extraction of the oils and fats by use of a solvent, desolventizing of the raw material, production of the miscella, distillation of the solvent from the miscella and solvent recovery. The use, storage, transfilling and handling of hazardous materials in these facilities shall comply with this chapter, other applicable provisions of this code and the California Building Code .
3901.2 Existing buildings or facilities. Existing buildings or¶
facilities used for the processing of plants or where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed shall comply with this chapter.
3901.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7.¶
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