Chapter 48 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO
Section 4804
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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4804.1 Housekeeping. Provisions of this part shall maintain¶
proper housekeeping in accordance with Chapter 3.
4804.2 Aisles. Perimeter aisles within the sound stage and¶
approved production facility shall be provided. Aisles required by this section shall have a minimum width of 4 feet (1219 mm). See Chapter 10 for maintenance requirements. Aisles required by this section shall have a minimum clear unobstructed height of 7 feet (2134 mm).
4804.3 Travel distance. The maximum travel distance to any¶
exit within the sound stage and approved production facility shall be 150 feet (45 720 mm).
4804.4 Exit doors. Exit doors shall be equipped with panic¶
hardware and swing in the direction of exit travel.
4804.5 Exit signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be installed in¶
accordance with the California Building Code.
4804.6 Exit illumination. Exit illumination shall be provided¶
in accordance with the California Building Code. In the event of power failure, exit path illumination shall be automatically provided by an approved emergency back-up system.
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MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND STAGES, APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS
4804.7 Exit obstructions. All means of egress shall be main-¶
tained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10, Sec- tion 1005.1.
4804.8 Foam plastics. All foam plastics shall meet the¶
requirements of Chapter 8, Sections 807.5.1.5 and 807.5.7.
4804.9 Decorative materials. Drapes, drops, cut greens, etc.,¶
shall meet the flame retardant requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapters 5 and 8, Sections 807.5.1.5 and 807.5.7.
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