Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user.
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- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same.
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Part III—Building and Equipment Design Features
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 5 provides requirements that apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access roads, access to building openings and roofs, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire command centers, fire department access to equipment and emergency responder radio coverage in buildings. Although many safety features are part of the building design, features such as proper fire department access roads and radio coverage are necessary in case of emergency and are important tools for emergency responders for public safety and their own safety.
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