Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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Part V—Hazardous Materials
CHAPTER 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 50 contains the general requirements for all hazardous materials in all occupancies. Hazardous materials are defined as those that pose an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of operating or emergency personnel, the public and the environ- ment if not properly controlled during handling, storage, manufacture, processing, packaging, use, disposal or transportation. The general provisions of this chapter are intended to be companion provisions with the specific requirements of Chapters 51 through 67 regarding a given hazardous material. Also, Sections 414 and 415 of the California Building Code contain construction requirements related to the stor- age and use of such materials.
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