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Chapter 22 — COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS

Section 2201

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

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2201.1 Scope. The equipment, processes and operations

involving dust explosion hazards and use or handling of combustible dust shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

Exceptions:

  1. Storage and use of consumer materials in Group B or R occupancies.

  2. Storage and use of commercially packaged materials in Group M occupancies.

  3. Materials displayed in original packaging in Group M occupancies and intended as building materials or for personal or household use.

  4. Storage of sealed containers of combustible dust at facilities not associated with an operation that uses, handles or generates combustible dust.

  5. Materials stored or used in farm buildings or similar occupancies intended for on-premises agricultural purposes.

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2201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required for combustible

dust-producing operations as set forth in Section 105.5.

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