Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Section 3312
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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MEANS OF EGRESS
[BE] 3312.1 Stairways required. Where building construction exceeds 40 feet (12 192 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a temporary or permanent stairway shall be provided. As construction progresses, such stairway shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
3312.2 Maintenance. Required means of egress and required¶
accessible means of egress shall be maintained during construction and demolition, remodeling or alterations and additions to any building.
Exception: Approved temporary means of egress and accessible means of egress systems and facilities.
3312.3 Storage. Combustible materials associated with¶
construction, demolition, remodeling or alterations to an occupied structure shall not be stored in exits, enclosures for stairways and ramps, or exit access corridors serving an occupant load of 30 or more.
Exceptions:
Where the only occupants are construction workers.
Combustible materials that are temporarily accumulated to support work being performed when workers are present.
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