Chapter 48 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO
Section 4805
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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4805.1 Existing sound stages and approved production¶
facilities. All existing sound stages and approved production facilities equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 9.
4805.2 New sound stages. All new sound stages shall be¶
equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. The system shall be installed in accordance with the provi- sions in Chapter 9 and shall meet the minimum design requirements of an Extra Hazard, Group 2 system.
4805.3 Solid-ceiling sets and platforms. All interior solid-¶
ceiling sets over 600 square feet (55.7 m 2 ) in area, and plat- forms (when provided) over 600 square feet (55.7 m 2 ) in area and which exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in height shall be protected by one of the following:
1. An approved and listed heat detector system. Heat detectors shall be spaced 30 feet (9144 mm) on center or as required by the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Detectors shall be connected to an approved and listed central, proprietary or remote sta- tion service or a local alarm, which will give an audi- ble signal at a constantly attended location. Such system shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 9.
2. The ceiling shall be positioned to allow for the opera- tion of the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system after rehearsal, videotaping, filming, or broadcasting of programs has been completed for the day.
3. An approved fire watch.
4. Special hazards shall be reviewed by the fire code offi- cial (see Additional Fire Protection Systems, Section 901.4.3).
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