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Chapter 3 — BUILDING PLANNING

Section R335

California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSED 24-HOUR CARE FACILITIES IN A GROUP R-3.1

R335.1 Scope.

The provisions of this section shall apply to 24-hour care facilities in a Group R-3.1 occupancy licensed by a governmental agency.

R335.2 General.

The provisions in this section shall apply in addition to general requirements in this code.

R335.2.1 Restraint shall not be practiced in a Group R-3.1 occupancy.

Exception: Occupancies which meet all the require- ments for a Group I-3 occupancy. R335.2.2 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13133, regulations of the state fire marshal pertaining to Occupancies classified as Residential Facilities (RF) and Residential-care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) shall apply uniformly throughout the state and no city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or fire protection district shall adopt or enforce any ordi- nance or local rule or regulation relating to fire and panic

  1. The opening to the room is unobstructed except for walls not more than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height, columns and posts.

  2. The exceptions to Section R325.5 are not applied.

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