Section 2103
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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2103.1 Solvent classification. Dry cleaning solvents shall be¶
classified according to their flash points as follows:
Class I solvents are liquids having a flash point below 100°F (38°C).
Class II solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB solvents are liquids having a flash point at or above 200°F (93°C).
Class IV solvents are liquids classified as nonflammable.
2103.2 Classification of dry cleaning plants and systems.¶
Dry cleaning plants and systems shall be classified based on the solvents used as follows:
Type I—systems using Class I solvents.
Type II—systems using Class II solvents.
Type III-A—systems using Class IIIA solvents.
Type III-B—systems using Class IIIB solvents.
Type IV—systems using Class IV solvents in which dry cleaning is not conducted by the public.
Type V—systems using Class IV solvents in which dry cleaning is conducted by the public.
Spotting and pretreating operations conducted in accordance with Section 2106 shall not change the type of the dry cleaning plant.
2103.2.1 Multiple solvents. Dry cleaning plants using more than one class of solvent for dry cleaning shall be classified based on the numerically lowest solvent class.
2103.3 Design. The occupancy classification, design and¶
construction of dry cleaning plants shall comply with the applicable requirements of the California Building Code .
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