Chapter 8 — INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
Section 808
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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FURNISHINGS OTHER THAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES OR DECORATIVE
MATERIALS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
808.1 Wastebaskets and linen containers in Group I-2 and¶
I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities. Wastebaskets, linen containers and other waste containers, including their lids, located in Group I-1, I-2 and I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m 2
when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m 2 in the horizontal orientation. Metal wastebaskets and other metal waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or more shall be listed in accordance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid. Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classified as a waste and linen collection room and constructed in accordance with Table 509 of the California Building Code .
Exception: Recycling containers complying with Section 808.1.2 are not required to be stored in waste and linen collection rooms.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.19(b) and (c) Housekeeping.
Every building or portion of a building governed by Califor- nia Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations
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shall be maintained in a neat orderly manner, free from any condition that would create a fire or life hazard or a condi- tion which would add to or contribute to the rapid spread of fire. Provisions shall be made for the proper storage and dis- posal of waste materials and rubbish consistent with the fol- lowing:
(b) All combustible waste material and rubbish shall be stored in approved containers or shall be stored in a man- ner approved by the enforcing agency as being consistent with standard fire prevention practices until such waste material and rubbish is removed from the premises or oth- erwise disposed of in a proper manner.
(1) Containers with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0.15 m 3 ) shall comply with the provi- sions of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, Section 304.3.
(2) Wastebaskets and linen containers in Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies shall comply with the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, Sec- tion 808.
(c) Approved self-closing metal containers or listed dis- posal containers by an approved testing or listing agency shall be provided and maintained in all rooms or locations where oily rags, oily waste, paint rags, or similar materi- als subject to spontaneous ignition are used, or are stored temporarily. Such containers shall be emptied daily.
808.1.1 Capacity density. The average capacity density of containers located in an individual room or space, other than waste and linen collection rooms, shall not be greater than 0.5 gal/ft 2 (20.4 L/m 2 ).
808.1.2 Recycling clean waste containers. Recycling clean waste containers, including their lids, shall not exceed an individual capacity of 96 gallons (363 L).
808.2 Waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons or¶
more in Group R-2 college and university dormitories. Waste containers, including their lids, located in Group R-2 college and university dormitories, and with a capacity of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or more, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m 2 when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m 2 in the horizontal orientation. Metal wastebaskets and other metal waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or more shall be listed in accordance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid. Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classified as a waste and linen collection room constructed in accordance with Table 509 of the California Building Code .
808.3 Signs. Foam plastic signs that are not affixed to interior¶
building surfaces shall have a maximum heat release rate of 150 kW when tested in accordance with UL 1975, or when tested in accordance with NFPA 289 using the 20-kW ignition source.
Exception: Where the aggregate area of foam plastic signs is less than 10 percent of the floor area or wall area of the room or space in which the signs are located, whichever is less, subject to the approval of the fire code official.
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
808.4 Combustible lockers. Where lockers constructed of¶
combustible materials are used, the lockers shall be considered to be interior finish and shall comply with Section 803.
Exception: Lockers constructed entirely of wood and noncombustible materials shall be permitted to be used wherever interior finish materials are required to meet a Class C classification in accordance with Section 803.1.2.
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