Chapter 28 — LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL,
Section 2805
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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PLYWOOD, VENEER AND COMPOSITE BOARD MILLS
2805.1 General. Plant operations of plywood, veneer and¶
composite board mills shall comply with Sections 2805.2 and 2805.3.
2805.2 Dryer protection.¶
Dryers shall be protected throughout by an approved, automatic deluge water-spray suppression system complying with Chapter 9. Deluge heads shall be inspected quarterly for pitch buildup. Deluge heads shall be flushed during regular maintenance for functional operation. Manual activation valves shall be located within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of the drying equipment.
2805.3 Thermal oil-heating systems. Facilities that use heat¶
transfer fluids to provide process equipment heat through piped, indirect heating systems shall comply with this code and NFPA 664.
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