Chapter 1 — SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 305
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. Clearance between¶
ignition sources, such as luminaires, heaters, flame-producing devices and combustible materials, shall be maintained in an approved manner.
305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot¶
ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other combustible material including combustible walls and partitions or within 2 feet (610 mm) of openings to buildings.
Exception: The minimum required separation distance to other combustible materials shall be 2 feet (610 mm) where the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand.
305.3 Open-flame warning devices. Open-flame warning¶
devices shall not be used along an excavation, road, or any place where the dislodgment of such device might permit the device to roll, fall or slide on to any area or land containing combustible material.
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful¶
to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property.
305.5 Unwanted fire ignitions. Acts or processes that have¶
caused repeated ignition of unwanted fires shall be modified to prevent future ignition.
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