Chapter 8 — INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
Section 808
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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FURNISHINGS OTHER THAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES OR DECORATIVE
MATERIALS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
808.1 Wastebaskets and linen containers in Group I-2 and¶
I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities. Wastebaskets, linen containers and other waste containers, including their lids, located in Group I-1, I-2 and I-3 occupancies and Group B ambulatory care facilities shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m 2
when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m 2 in the horizontal orientation. Metal wastebaskets and other metal waste containers with a capacity of 20 gallons (75.7 L) or more shall be listed in accordance with UL 1315 and shall be provided with a noncombustible lid. Portable containers exceeding 32 gallons (121 L) shall be stored in an area classified as a waste and linen collection room and constructed in accordance with Table 509.1 of the California Building Code.
Exception: Recycling containers complying with Section 808.1.2 are not required to be stored in waste and linen collection rooms.
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INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
tested in accordance with NFPA 289 using the 20-kW ignition source.
Exception: Where the aggregate area of foam plastic signs is less than 10 percent of the floor area or wall area of the room or space in which the signs are located, whichever is less, subject to the approval of the fire code official.
808.4 Combustible lockers. Where lockers constructed of¶
combustible materials are used, the lockers shall be considered to be interior finish and shall comply with Section 803.
Exception: Lockers constructed entirely of wood and noncombustible materials shall be permitted to be used wherever interior finish materials are required to meet a Class C classification in accordance with Section 803.1.2.
808.5 Play structures added to existing buildings. Where¶
play structures that exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) in height or 150 square feet (14 m 2 ) in area are added inside an existing building, they shall comply with Section 424 of the Califor- nia Building Code .
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