Section 321

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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321.1 Artificial combustible vegetation on roofs and near¶

buildings. Artificial combustible vegetation exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and permanently installed outdoors within 5 feet (1524 mm) of a building or on the roof of a building shall comply with Section 807.4.1. The placement of

artificial combustible vegetation shall also comply with Sections 806.3 and 807.4.2.

Exception: Artificial decorative vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from the exterior wall of a building.

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