Site fire-safety and site safety plans (owner responsibilities)

Grounded in the retrieved California Existing Building Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• CEBC § 1501.1 High relevance — show source text

  SECTION 1501—GENERAL

  [BG] 1501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern safety during construction and the protection of adjacent public and private properties. Fire safety during construction shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 33 of the California Fire Code.

  [BG] 1501.2 Storage and placement of construction equipment and materials. Construction equipment and materials shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the public, the workers or adjoining property for the duration of the construction project.

  [BS] 1501.3 Roof loads. Structural roof components shall be capable of supporting the roof-covering system and the material and equipment loads that will be encountered during installation of the system.

  [BG] 1501.4 Maintenance of exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards. Required exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times during alterations, repairs or additions to any building or structure.

  Exceptions:

  1. Where such required elements or devices are being altered or repaired, adequate substitute provisions shall be made.
  2. Maintenance of such elements and devices is not required where the existing building is not occupied.

  [BG] 1501.5 Removal of waste materials. Waste materials shall be removed in a manner that prevents injury or damage to persons, adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

  SECTION 1502—OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION

  [F] 1502.1 Site safety plan. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan shall be submitted and approved before a building permit is issued, Any changes to the plan shall address the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of the California Fire Code, the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  [F] 1502.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved and signage locations in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot work permit plan.

  9. Plans for control of combustible waste material.

  10. Locations and methods for storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials.

  11. Provisions for site security and, where required, for a fire watch.

  12. Changes that affect this plan.

  13. Other site-specific information required by the California Fire Code .

  [F] 1502.2 Site safety director. The owner shall designate a person to be the site safety director. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety plan. The site safety director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with the California Fire Code, the site safety director shall be responsible for the guard service.

• CEBC § 3301.2 High relevance — show source text

  3301.2 Purpose. This chapter prescribes minimum safeguards for construction, alteration and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations.

  SECTION 3302—DEFINITIONS

  3302.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the meanings ascribed to them as defined therein.

  SECTION 3303—ADMINISTRATIVE SAFETY CONTROLS

  3303.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan addresses the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of this code, the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted and approved before a building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall be submitted for approval.

  3303.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved, and signage locations in accordance with Section 3305.7.

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot work permit plan.

  9. Plans for control of combustible waste material.

  10. Locations and methods for storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials.

  11. Provisions for site security and where required, for a fire watch.

  12. Changes that affect this plan.

  13. Other site-specific information required by the fire code official.

  3303.2 Site safety director. The owner shall designate a person to be the site safety director. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety plan. The site safety director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with NFPA 241, the site safety director shall be responsible for the guard service.

  3303.2.1 Training. Training of fire watch and other responsible personnel in the use of fire protection equipment shall be the responsibility of the site safety director. Records of training shall be kept and made a part of the written plan for the site safety plan.

  3303.3 Daily fire safety inspection. The site safety director shall be responsible for completion of a daily fire safety inspection at the project site. Each day, all building and outdoor areas shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the inspection list in this section.

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  FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

  The results of each inspection shall be documented and maintained on-site until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Documentation shall be immediately available on-site for presentation to the fire code official upon request.

  1. Any contractors entering the site to perform hot work each day have been instructed in the hot work safety requirements in Chapter 35, and hot work is performed only in areas approved by the site safety director.
  2. Temporary heating equipment is maintained away from combustible materials in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
• CEBC § 3302.1.1 High relevance — show source text

  3302.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following, as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved, and signage locations in accordance with the California Fire Code.

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot-work permit plan.

  9. Plans for control of combustible waste material.

  10. Locations and methods for storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials.

  11. Provisions for site security and, where required, for a fire watch.

  12. Changes that affect this plan.

  13. Other site-specific information required by the California Fire Code .

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  3302.2 Site safety director. The owner shall designate a person to be the site safety director. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety plan. The site safety director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with the California Fire Code, the site safety director shall be responsible for the guard service.

  3302.3 Daily fire safety inspection. The site safety director shall be responsible for the completion of a daily fire safety inspection at the project site. Each day, all building and outdoor areas shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the inspection list in this section. The results of each inspection shall be documented and maintained on-site until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Documentation shall be immediately available for on-site inspection and review.

  1. Any contractors entering the site to perform hot work each day have been instructed in the hot work safety requirements in the California Fire Code, and hot work is performed only in areas approved by the site safety director.

  2. Temporary heating equipment is maintained away from combustible materials in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is removed from the building in areas where work is not being performed.

  4. Temporary wiring does not have exposed conductors.

  5. Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials are stored in locations that have been approved by the site safety director when not involved in work that is being performed.

  6. Fire apparatus access roads required by the California Fire Code are maintained clear of obstructions that reduce the width of the usable roadway to less than 20 feet (6096 mm).

  7. Fire hydrants are clearly visible from access roads and are not obstructed.

  8. The location of fire department connections to standpipe and in-service sprinkler systems are clearly identifiable from the access road and such connections are not obstructed.

  9. Standpipe systems are in service and continuous to the highest work floor, as specified in Section 3311.

  10. Portable fire extinguishers are available in locations required by Section 3309 and for roofing operations in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  11. Where a fire watch is required, fire watch records complying with the California Fire Code are up-to-date.

• CEBC § 1502.1.1 High relevance — show source text

  [F] 1502.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved and signage locations in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot work permit plan.

  9. Plans for control of combustible waste material.

  10. Locations and methods for storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials.

  11. Provisions for site security and, where required, for a fire watch.

  12. Changes that affect this plan.

  13. Other site-specific information required by the California Fire Code .

  [F] 1502.2 Site safety director. The owner shall designate a person to be the site safety director. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety plan. The site safety director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with the California Fire Code, the site safety director shall be responsible for the guard service.

  [F] 1502.3 Daily fire safety inspection. The site safety director shall be responsible for completion of a daily fire safety inspection at the project site. Each day, all building and outdoor areas shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the inspection list in this

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  section. The results of each inspection shall be documented and maintained on-site until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Documentation shall be immediately available on-site for inspection and review.

  1. Any contractors entering the site to perform hot work each day have been instructed in the hot work safety requirements in the California Fire Code, and hot work is performed only in areas approved by the site safety director.

  2. Temporary heating equipment is maintained away from combustible materials in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is removed from the building in areas where work is not being performed.

  4. Temporary wiring does not have exposed conductors.

  5. Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials are stored in locations that have been approved by the site safety director when not involved in work that is being performed.

  6. Fire apparatus access roads required by the California Fire Code are maintained clear of obstructions that reduce the width of the usable roadway to less than 20 feet (6096 mm).

  7. Fire hydrants are clearly visible from access roads and are not obstructed.

  8. The location of fire department connections to standpipe and in-service sprinkler systems are clearly identifiable from the access road and such connections are not obstructed.

  9. Standpipe systems are in service and continuous to the highest work floor, as specified in Section 1509.

  10. Portable fire extinguishers are available in locations required by Section 1507 and for roofing operations in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  11. Where a fire watch is required, fire watch records complying with the California Fire Code are up-to-date.

• CEBC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text

  • The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.

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  33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

  User notes:

  About this chapter: Chapter 33 outlines general fire safety precautions for all structures and all occupancies during construction and demolition operations. In general, these requirements seek to maintain required levels of fire protection, limit fire spread, establish the appropriate operation of equipment and promote prompt response to fire emergencies. There is an emphasis on owner responsibility and the need to create and implement a site safety plan. Features regulated include fire protection systems, firefighter access to the site and building, water supply, means of egress, hazardous materials storage and use, and temporary heating equipment and other ignition sources. Fire watches are an important component of this chapter. This chapter correlates with Chapter 33 of the California Building Code .

  SECTION 3301—GENERAL

  3301.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to structures in the course of construction, alteration or demolition, including those in underground locations. Compliance with NFPA 241 is required for items not specifically addressed herein.

  3301.2 Purpose. This chapter prescribes minimum safeguards for construction, alteration and demolition operations to provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire during such operations.

  SECTION 3302—DEFINITIONS

  3302.1 Terms defined in Chapter 2. Words and terms used in this chapter and defined in Chapter 2 shall have the meanings ascribed to them as defined therein.

  SECTION 3303—ADMINISTRATIVE SAFETY CONTROLS

  3303.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan addresses the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of this code, the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted and approved before a building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall be submitted for approval.

  3303.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved, and signage locations in accordance with Section 3305.7.

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot work permit plan.

• CEBC § 3303.2 High relevance — show source text

  3303.2 Site safety director. The owner shall designate a person to be the site safety director. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the site safety plan. The site safety director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and other provisions as necessary to secure the intent of this chapter. Where guard service is provided in accordance with NFPA 241, the site safety director shall be responsible for the guard service.

  3303.2.1 Training. Training of fire watch and other responsible personnel in the use of fire protection equipment shall be the responsibility of the site safety director. Records of training shall be kept and made a part of the written plan for the site safety plan.

  3303.3 Daily fire safety inspection. The site safety director shall be responsible for completion of a daily fire safety inspection at the project site. Each day, all building and outdoor areas shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the inspection list in this section.

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  The results of each inspection shall be documented and maintained on-site until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Documentation shall be immediately available on-site for presentation to the fire code official upon request.

  1. Any contractors entering the site to perform hot work each day have been instructed in the hot work safety requirements in Chapter 35, and hot work is performed only in areas approved by the site safety director.

  2. Temporary heating equipment is maintained away from combustible materials in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is removed from the building in areas where work is not being performed.

  4. Temporary wiring does not have exposed conductors.

  5. Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials are stored in locations that have been approved by the site safety director when not involved in work that is being performed.

  6. Fire apparatus access roads required by Section 3311 are maintained clear of obstructions that reduce the width of the usable roadway to less than 20 feet (6096 mm).

  7. Fire hydrants are clearly visible from access roads and are not obstructed.

  8. The location of fire department connections to standpipe and in-service automatic sprinkler systems are clearly identifiable from the access road and such connections are not obstructed.

  9. Standpipe systems are in service and continuous to the highest work floor, as specified in Section 3307.2.

  10. Portable fire extinguishers are available in locations required by Sections 3305.10.2 and 3306.6.

  11. Where a fire watch is required in accordance with Section 3303.5, fire watch records required by that section are up-to-date.

  3303.3.1 Violations. Failure to properly conduct, document and maintain documentation required by this section shall constitute an unlawful act in accordance with Section 113.1 and shall result in the issuance of a notice of violation to the site safety director in accordance with Section 113.3. Upon the third offense, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order in accordance with Section 114, and work shall not resume until satisfactory assurances of future compliance have been presented to and approved by the fire code official.

  3303.4 Qualifications. Site safety directors shall acquire training specific to their roles and responsibilities. Upon request, the training and qualifications of the site safety director shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval.

• CEBC § 3301.1 High relevance — show source text

  ICC code development note: Code change proposals to sections preceded by the designation [F] will be considered by a code development committee meeting during the 2024 (Group A) Code Development Cycle. All other code change proposals will be considered by a code development committee meeting during the 2025 (Group B) Code Development Cycle.

  SECTION 3301—GENERAL

  3301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern safety during construction and the protection of adjacent public and private properties. Fire safety during construction shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 33 of the California Fire Code .

  3301.2 Storage and placement of construction equipment and materials. Construction equipment and materials shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the public, the workers or adjoining property for the duration of the construction project.

  [BS] 3301.3 Roof loads. Structural roof components shall be capable of supporting the roof-covering system and the material and equipment loads that will be encountered during installation of the system.

  3301.4 Maintenance of exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards. Required exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times during alterations, repairs or additions to any building or structure.

  Exceptions:

  1. Where such required elements or devices are being altered or repaired, adequate substitute provisions shall be made.
  2. Maintenance of such elements and devices is not required where the existing building is not occupied.

  3301.5 Removal of waste materials Waste materials shall be removed in a manner that prevents injury or damage to persons, adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

  SECTION 3302—OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION

  3302.1 Site safety plan. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan shall be submitted and approved before a building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall address the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of the Califor- nia Fire Code, the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the California Fire Code .

  3302.1.1 Components of site safety plans. Site safety plans shall include the following, as applicable:

  1. Name and contact information of site safety director.

  2. Documentation of the training of the site safety director and fire watch personnel.

  3. Procedures for reporting emergencies.

  4. Fire department vehicle access routes.

  5. Location of fire protection equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, standpipes, fire department connections and fire hydrants.

  6. Smoking and cooking policies, designated areas to be used where approved, and signage locations in accordance with the California Fire Code.

  7. Location and safety considerations for temporary heating equipment.

  8. Hot-work permit plan.

  9. Plans for control of combustible waste material.

  10. Locations and methods for storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials.

  11. Provisions for site security and, where required, for a fire watch.

  12. Changes that affect this plan.

  13. Other site-specific information required by the California Fire Code .

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• CEBC § 2810.1 High relevance — show source text

  SECTION 2810 —OUTDOOR STORAGE OF PALLETS AT PALLET MANUFACTURING AND RECYCLING FACILITIES

  2810.1 General. The outside storage of wood pallets and wood composite pallets on the same site as a pallet manufacturing or pallet recycling facility shall comply with Sections 2810.2 through 2810.11.

  2810.2 Site plan. Each site shall maintain a current site plan. The site plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for approval and contain all of the following:

  1. Lot lines.

  2. Utilities.

  3. Size, location and type of construction of the buildings on the property.

  4. Presence of the fire protection systems.

  5. Water supply sources for firefighting purposes.

  6. Location of hazardous material storage areas.

  7. Location of pallet storage.

  8. Equipment protected with a dust collection system.

  9. Fire apparatus access roads.

  10. Designated smoking areas.

  11. Location of fire alarm control panels.

  2810.3 Fire prevention plan. The owner or owner’s authorized representative shall submit a fire prevention plan for review and approval by the fire code official that includes all of the following:

  1. Frequency of walk-through inspections to verify compliance with the plan.
  2. Hot work permit program in accordance with Chapter 35.
  3. Preventative maintenance program for equipment associated with pallet activities.
  4. Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems in accordance with Chapter 9.

  2810.4 Fire safety and evacuation plan. The owner or owner’s authorized representative shall prepare and train employees in an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4.

  2810.5 Security management plan. The owner or owner’s authorized representative shall prepare a security management plan based on a security risk assessment and shall make the plan and assessment available to the fire code official upon request.

  2810.6 Clearance to property line. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 0.75 times the stack height or 8 feet (2438 mm) of the property line, whichever is greater, or shall comply with Section 2810.11.

  2810.7 Clearance to important buildings. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 0.75 times the stack height of any important building on site, or shall comply with Section 2810.11.

  2810.8 Height. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height.

  2810.9 Fire flow. Fire-flow requirements for the site shall be determined by the fire code official.

  2810.10 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with Section 906.

  2810.11 Alternative approach. Where approved by the fire code official, pallet stacks are permitted to be located closer to a property line or structure than as required by Sections 2810.6 and 2810.7 where additional fire protection is provided, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. The storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design, and arrangement are based on an approved risk assessment.

  2. Automatic fire detection that transmits an alarm to a supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72.

  3. Fire apparatus access roads around all storage areas.

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  CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 29 – MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS

• CEBC § 3.05 High relevance — show source text

  
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  • The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.

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  PART III— BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN FEATURES

  5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES

  User notes:

  About this chapter: Chapter 5 provides requirements that apply to all buildings and occupancies and pertain to access roads, access to building openings and roofs, premises identification, key boxes, fire protection water supplies, fire command centers, fire department access to equipment and emergency responder communications enhancement coverage in buildings. Although many safety features are part of the building design, features such as proper fire department access roads and communication coverage are necessary in case of emergency and are important tools for emergency responders for public safety and their own safety.

  SECTION 501—GENERAL

  501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter.

  501.2 Permits. A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.

  501.3 Construction documents. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.

  501.3.1 Site safety plan. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved written site safety plan in accordance with Section 3303.

• CEBC § 403.6 High relevance — show source text

  403.6 Group H occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group H occupancies.

  403.6.1 Group H-5 occupancies. Group H-5 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.6.1.1 through 403.6.1.4.

  403.6.1.1 Plans and diagrams. In addition to the requirements of Section 404 and Section 407.6, plans and diagrams shall be maintained in approved locations indicating the approximate plan for each area; the amount and type of HPM stored, handled and used; locations of shutoff valves for HPM supply piping; emergency telephone locations and locations of exits.

  403.6.1.2 Plan updating. The plans and diagrams required by Sections 404, 403.6.1.1 and 407.6 shall be maintained up-todate and the fire code official and fire department shall be informed of major changes.

  403.6.1.3 Emergency response team. Responsible persons shall be designated as an on-site emergency response team and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses, identifying locations where HPM is stored, handled and used, and be familiar with the chemical nature of such material. An adequate number of personnel for each work shift shall be designated.

  403.6.1.4 Emergency drills. Emergency drills of the on-site emergency response team shall be conducted on a regular basis but not less than once every three months. Records of drills conducted shall be maintained.

  403.7 Group I occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group I occupancies. Group I occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.7.1 through 403.7.3.6.

  403.7.1 Group R-2.1 occupancies. Group R-2.1 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.7.1.1 through 403.7.1.4.

  403.7.1.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. The fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 shall include a description of special staff actions. Plans shall include all of the following in addition to the requirements of Section 404:

  1. Procedures for full evacuation of care recipients.
  2. In Group R-2.1, Condition 2, procedures for staged evacuation of care recipients through a refuge area in an adjacent smoke compartment and then to an exterior assembly point.
  3. Shall be amended or revised upon admission of any resident care recipient with unusual needs.

  403.7.1.1.1 Fire safety plan. A copy of the fire safety plan shall be maintained at the facility at all times. The plan shall include the following in addition to the requirements of Section 404.2.2:

  1. Location and number of care recipient sleeping rooms.
  2. Location of special locking arrangements.

  403.7.1.2 Staff training. Staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties and responsibilities under the plan. Records of instruction shall be maintained. Such instruction shall be reviewed by staff at intervals not exceeding three months. Training of new staff shall be provided promptly upon entrance to duty.

  Staff shall be instructed in the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment.

• CFC § 315 Medium relevance — show source text

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  Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage

  Chapter 32 provides guidance for reasonable protection of life from hazards associated with the storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or on pallets, in racks, or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height. This chapter does not cover miscellaneous combustible materials storage regulated in Section 315.

  Chapter 33 Fire Safety during Construction and Demolition

  Chapter 33 outlines general fire safety precautions for all structures and all occupancies during construction and demolition operations. Most importantly, this chapter addresses owner responsibility and provides requirements for a site safety plan and requires a site safety director. This chapter is consistent with both Chapter 33 of the CBC and Chapter 15 of the CEBC.

  Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

  The requirements of Chapter 34 are intended to prevent or control fires and explosions associated with the remanufacture and storage of tires and tire byproducts. Additionally, the requirements are intended to minimize the impact of indoor and outdoor tire storage fires by regulating pile volume and location, segregating the various operations, providing for fire department access and a water supply, and controlling ignition sources.

  Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work

  Chapter 35 covers requirements for safety in welding and other types of hot work by reducing the potential for fire ignitions that often result in large losses. Several different types of hot work would fall under the requirements found in Chapter 35, including both gas and electric arc methods and any open-torch operations. Many of the activities of this chapter focus on the actions of the occupants.

  Chapter 36 Marinas

  Chapter 36 addresses the fire protection and prevention requirements for marinas. It was developed in response to the complications encountered by a number of fire departments responsible for the protection of marinas as well as fire loss history in marinas that lacked fire protection. Compliance with this chapter intends to establish safe practices in marina areas, provide an identification method for mooring spaces in the marina, and provide firefighters with safe operational areas and fire protection methods to extend hose lines in a safe manner.

  Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers

  Chapter 37 establishes the requirements for storage and handling of combustible fibers, including animal, vegetable and synthetic fibers, whether woven into textiles, baled, packaged or loose. Operations involving combustible fibers are typically associated with salvage, paper milling, recycling, cloth manufacturing, carpet and textile mills and agricultural operations, among others. The primary hazard associated with these operations is the abundance of materials and their ready ignitability.

  Chapter 38 Reserved

  Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities

  Chapter 39 focuses on the plant processing, solvent based, and extraction of oils and fats from various plants, and cultivation and related activities. The processes used are not necessarily typical hazardous material processes and often the systems and equipment associated with such processes are not listed. This chapter provides the tools to appropriately enforce the CFC and provide an appropriate level of safety to meet the unique needs of the industry while providing the appropriate level of safety.

  Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines

• CEBC § 403.3.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  403.3.1.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan. The fire safety and evacuation plan required by Section 404 shall include a description of special staff actions. This shall include procedures for stabilizing care recipients in a defend-in-place response, staged evacuation, or full evacuation in conjunction with the entire building if part of a multitenant facility.

  403.3.1.1.1 Fire safety plan. A copy of the fire safety plan shall be maintained at the facility at all times. The plan shall include all of the following in addition to the requirements of Section 404:

  1. Locations of care recipients who are rendered incapable of self-preservation.
  2. Maximum number of care recipients rendered incapable of self-preservation.
  3. Area and extent of each ambulatory care facility.
  4. Location of any special locking arrangements.

  403.3.1.2 Staff training. Staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties and responsibilities under the plan. Records of instruction shall be maintained. Such instruction shall be reviewed by the staff at intervals not exceeding three months. Training of new staff shall be provided promptly on entrance to duty.

  Staff shall be instructed in the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment.

  403.4 Group E occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group E occupancies and for buildings containing both a Group E occupancy and an atrium. Group E occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.4 .

  [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.13(a)(1)] Fire Drills. (Group E Occupancies)

  (a) Group E Occupancies.

  (1) General. Every person and public officer managing, controlling or in charge of any public, private or parochial school shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded upon the discovery of fire. Every person and public officer managing, controlling or in charge of any public, private or parochial school, other than a two-year community college, shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary and intermediate levels, and not less than twice yearly at the secondary level, in the manner prescribed in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 907.

  A fire drill shall be held at the secondary level not less than twice every school year.

  403.4.1 Group E Occupancies. Every person and public officer managing, controlling or in charge of any public, private or parochial school, other than a two-year community college, shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary and intermediate levels, and not less than twice yearly at the secondary level in the manner prescribed in Section 907. A fire drill shall be held at the secondary level not less than twice every school year.

  403.4.1.1 Emergency Pre-Fire Planning. Each school principal, district superintendent or day nursery manager shall, in cooperation _with the enforcing agency, prepare procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency.