Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Section 509
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS
509.1 Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be¶
identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs
required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible.
509.1.1 Utility identification. Where required by the fire code official, gas shutoff valves, electric meters, service switches and other utility equipment shall be clearly and legibly marked to identify the unit or space that it serves. Identification shall be made in an approved manner, readily visible and shall be maintained.
509.2 Equipment access. Approved access shall be provided¶
and maintained for all fire protection equipment to permit immediate safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Storage, trash and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept in such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible.
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