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Chapter 48 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO

Section 4801

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

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4801.1 Scope. Production studios, sound stages, approved

production facilities and production locations used by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production shall be in accordance with the provisions of this article.

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4801.2 Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish

minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire, panic and explosion. Buildings and struc- tures defined herein shall be in accordance with this article.

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4801.3 DEFINITIONS.

APPROVED FIRE WATCH. Individuals provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire depart- ment and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.

APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITY. An existing build- ing, or portion of a building, or a group of buildings altered for use by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

PLATFORM. Part of a set, which is a floor or horizontal surface raised above stage floor level.

PRODUCTION LOCATION. Any area or facility outside a production studio, approved production facility or sound stage used by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

PRODUCTION STUDIO. A building, portion of a building, or a group of buildings designed and constructed for use by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

SET. A structure built or assembled for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

SOUND STAGE. A building or portion of a building usually insulated from outside noise and natural light for use by the entertainment industry for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

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