CFC · California Fire Code

How do California amendments, the CFC title and Division I provisions apply?

The California Fire Code adopts the 2024 International Fire Code as the technical baseline and includes necessary California amendments (see **§ 1.1.1**) — for buildings regulated by State agencies, the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adopted sections apply per **§ 1.11**; Title 19, Division 1 material in the CFC is a reprint for convenience and the original CCR rules remain authoritative.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

What the code requires — plain English (controlling §)

The California Fire Code is the State’s official fire code: it is published as Part 9 of Title 24 and “incorporates by adoption the 2024 International Fire Code (ICC) with necessary California amendments.” — this is the legal basis for using the model IFC text together with the California changes (§ 1.1.1) .
The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoptions in this code are specifically tied to structures regulated by other state agencies — the State Fire Marshal’s adoption applies to those structures pursuant to § 1.11 .
Also note that provisions from Title 19, Division 1 (CCR) reproduced in the CFC are presented as a reprint for convenience; the original Title 19 scope, applicability and appeals remain unchanged as stated in the code text .

The simplest rule: the California Fire Code = the 2024 IFC plus California amendments (that California text controls), and the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoptions apply to state‑agency‑regulated structures under § 1.11.


Requirements in detail

Which document controls the technical requirements?

  • Code name / title: California Fire Code (Part 9, Title 24). See § 1.1.1 for the Title and adoption statement.
  • Model base: the 2024 International Fire Code (ICC) is incorporated by adoption; California adds “necessary California amendments.” See § 1.1.1.

How the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) fits in

  • The CFC notes the OSFM’s adoption of chapters or sections and explicitly ties that adoption to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to § 1.11. In other words, OSFM-adopted sections in the CFC apply as to those state‑agency structures described in § 1.11.

How Title 19, Division 1 text is presented

  • The CFC contains reprinted material from CCR, Title 19, Division 1 for convenience, but the original scope, applicability and appeals procedures of Title 19 remain unchanged (the CFC is a reprint, not the authoritative CCR text). See the code front matter and matrix notes.

Decision table — what to check and where

Decision dimension What to look for Code Reference
What is the State fire code? The California Fire Code (Part 9, Title 24) — the official title § 1.1.1
Which model code is the technical base? 2024 International Fire Code as incorporated § 1.1.1
Are California changes part of the code? Yes — “necessary California amendments” are part of the CFC § 1.1.1
Does OSFM adoption apply to state‑regulated structures? Yes — OSFM adoption of chapters/sections applies to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to § 1.11 § 1.11
How are CCR Title 19, Div. 1 provisions shown? Reprinted for convenience; original CCR scope/applicability/appeals remain the same Matrix / front matter notes (CFC)

Exceptions & special cases

  • The CFC’s text that reproduces CCR, Title 19, Division 1 is a reprint for convenience; do not assume the reproduced text in the CFC changes the legal status of the CCR provisions — the original CCR retains its scope and procedures as noted in the CFC preface .
  • When a building or facility is regulated by a state agency (instead of local jurisdiction), check § 1.11 to determine whether the OSFM’s adopted CFC sections apply and whether the state agency has its own implementing rules; the retrieved code text explicitly ties OSFM adoption to state‑agency regulated structures but the full list of agency‑specific applications may be elsewhere in the state regulatory matrix .
  • If you need the exact list of which CFC sections the State Fire Marshal adopted or did not adopt (matrix tables and adoption checklists are in the code volume), refer to those matrix tables (the CFC front matter) for chapter/section-level adoption flags .

(If you need a definitive, agency‑by‑agency applicability list beyond the general statement in § 1.11, say so and I’ll pull the specific adoption‑matrix pages.)


Common mistakes

  • Assuming the reproduced Title 19 text in the CFC is the primary legal source — it’s a reprint for convenience; the original CCR remains controlling for Title 19 content unless the CCR itself is amended (see front matter). .
  • Failing to apply California amendments — designers sometimes treat the IFC text as the only authority; the CFC explicitly incorporates the 2024 IFC “with necessary California amendments”, so always check for California amendments when using an IFC provision (§ 1.1.1). .
  • Overlooking state‑agency applicability: when a facility is regulated by a state agency, don’t assume local enforcement/interpretation applies — the OSFM adoptions may be the controlling provisions for that facility per § 1.11. .

Worked example — concrete scenario

Scenario A — Local commercial project:

  • A city permit applicant submits plans for a new 12,000 ft² retail building for local review. Which code applies?
    • The California Fire Code (Part 9) is the State fire code and the technical requirements come from the 2024 IFC as adopted and amended by California. Therefore, apply the 2024 IFC provisions together with any California amendments published in the CFC (§ 1.1.1) .

Scenario B — State‑regulated facility:

  • A 12,000 ft² facility is owned and operated by a State agency. Does the OSFM adoption in the CFC apply?
    • The code states that the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of chapters or sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to § 1.11. You must check § 1.11 and the adoption matrix to determine which OSFM-adopted sections apply to that specific state agency facility, because state‑agency enforcement may supersede local procedures for those structures (§ 1.11) .

Numbers here illustrate workflow (local vs. state): the source of requirements is the same model code + CA amendments for local projects; for state‑agency projects you must confirm OSFM adoption applicability under § 1.11.


Related provisions

  • § 1.1.2 — Purpose (sets the public‑safety objective of the code).
  • § 1.1.3 — Scope (describes general applicability to construction, use, occupancy, etc.).
  • CFC front matter / adoption matrix — shows which chapters/sections are adopted by which state agencies and reproduces CCR Title 19 Division 1 text for convenience (see matrix notes).

Code references

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

  • CFC § 1.9.2.1.1 High relevance — show source text

    1.9.2.1.1 Applicable administrative standards.

    1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: 1.1. Sections 4-301 through 4-355, Group 1, and Sections 4-401 through 4-435, Group 2, Chapter 4, for public elementary and secondary schools and community colleges. 1.2. Sections 4-201 through 4-249, Chapter 4, for state-owned or state-leased essential services buildings. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: [applies to public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essential services building(s)]: 2.1. Sections 1.1 and 1.9.2.1 of Chapter 1, Division I. 2.2. Sections 102.1, 102.2, 102.3, 102.4, 102.5, 106.1, 107.2.5 and 110.3.6 of Chapter 1, Division II. 3 . Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: [applies to public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essential services building(s)]: 3.1. Sections 1.1 and 1.9.2.1 of Chapter 1, Division I. 3.2. Sections 101.7, 106.2.5 and 109.3.6 of Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.9.2.1.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12, California Code of Regulations, for school buildings, community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essential service buildings.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by the Division of the State Architect—Structural Safety [DSA-SS], shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.9.2.1.

    The Division of the State Architect—Structural Safety [DSA-SS] adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10:

    Chapters 1, 3 and 5.

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    1.9.2.1.3 Amendments. Division of the State Architect— Structural Safety amendments in this code appear preceded with the acronym [DSA-SS].

    Exception: Chapter 3, Sections 317-323-DSA-SS adopts these sections without the use of the DSA-SS acronym.

    1.9.2.1.4 Reference to other chapters. For public schools, where reference is made to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 or 22 of the California Building Code, the provisions in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A of the California Building Code, respectively, shall apply instead.

  • CFC § 114.4 Medium 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 I— ADMINISTRATIVE

    1 ADMINISTRATION

    DIVISION I CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

    SECTION 1.1—GENERAL

    1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Fire Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Fire Code is Part 9 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendment and repeal of building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption the 2024 International Fire Code of the International Code Council (ICC) with necessary California amendments.

    1.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practices to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing build- ings, structures and premises, and to provide safety and assistance to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

    1.1.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equip- ment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building structures throughout the State of California.

    This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to buildings, structures, processes, premises and a reasonable degree of life and property safeguards regarding: 1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices. 2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures or premises. 3. Fire hazards in the buildings, structures or on premises from use of, occupancy of, or operation. 4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems. 5. Conditions affecting the safety of firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

    1.1.3.1 Nonstate-regulated buildings, structures and applications. Except as modified by local ordinance pursuant to Section 1.1.8, the following standards in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 shall apply to all occu- pancies and applications not regulated by a state agency.

  • CFC § 1.10.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    Application [OSHPD 1] General acute care hospital buildings. [OSHPD 1R] Nonconforming hospital SPC or freestanding buildings that have been removed from acute care service.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall enforce the California Energy Commission – Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations, and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility types.

    1.10.1.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapters 6 and 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

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    1.10.1.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.1.

    OSHPD 1 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3A, 4A, 5A and 16.

    OSHPD 1R adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.1.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.1, amendments in this code appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1], unless the entire chapter is applicable. For nonconforming hospital buildings removed from acute-care service, amendments are preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1R].

    1.10.1.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within the California Building Standards Code to sections in Chapters 3, 4 and 5, the respective section in Chapters 3A, 4A and 5A, shall apply instead for hospital buildings under OSHPD 1.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 19958, 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.2 OSHPD 2. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Skilled nursing facility and intermediate care facility buildings.

  • CFC § 1.10.4.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    1.10.4.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.4, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 4], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    1.10.4.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A shall apply instead.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 129790.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.5 OSHPD 5. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Acute psychiatric hospital buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility type.

    1.10.5.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter I, Division II.

    1.10.5.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.5.

    OSHPD 5 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.5.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.5, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 5].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.6 OSHPD 6. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application —Chemical dependency recovery hospital not within an acute care hospital building or an acute psychiatric facility.

    Enforcing agency —Local building department.

  • CFC § 1.10.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    1.10.2.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.2.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.2.

    OSHPD 2 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.2.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.2, amendments in this code appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 2], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129680.

    1.10.3 OSHPD 3. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Licensed clinics and any freestanding building under a hospital license where outpatient clinical services are provided.

    Enforcing agency— Local building department.

    1.10.3.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.3.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.3.

    OSHPD 3 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 1226.

  • CFC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.5.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.5.

    OSHPD 5 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.5.3 Identification of amendments . For applications listed in Section 1.10.5, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 5].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.6 OSHPD 6. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Chemical dependency recovery hospital buildings and any freestanding building under a general acute care or acute psychiatric hospital license where chemical dependency recovery services are provided.

    Enforcing agency— Local building department.

    1.10.6.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Divi- sion II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.6.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.6.

    OSHPD 6 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.6.3 Identification of amendments . For applications listed in Section 1.10.6, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 6].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code, Sections 1275, 18929, 129850.

    Reference— Health and Safety Code, Sections 1250.3, 1275, 129680, 129675-130070.

    SECTION 1.11—OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

  • CFC § 3.1.1 Medium 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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    1 ADMINISTRATION

    DIVISION I CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

    SECTION 1.1—GENERAL

    1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Fire Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Fire Code is Part 9 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendment and repeal of building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption the 2024 International Fire Code of the International Code Council (ICC) with necessary California amendments.

  • CFC § 1.10.1.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    OSHPD 1 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3A, 4A, 5A and 16.

    OSHPD 1R adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.1.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.1, amendments in this code appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1], unless the entire chapter is applicable. For nonconforming hospital buildings removed from acute-care service, amendments are preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1R].

    1.10.1.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within the California Building Standards Code to sections in Chapters 3, 4 and 5, the respective section in Chapters 3A, 4A and 5A, shall apply instead for hospital buildings under OSHPD 1.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 19958, 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.2 OSHPD 2. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Skilled nursing facility and intermediate care facility buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall enforce the California Energy Commission – Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations, and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility types.

    1.10.2.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.2.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.2.

    OSHPD 2 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.2.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.2, amendments in this code appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 2], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

  • CFC § 1.10.5.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    1.10.5.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.5.

    OSHPD 5 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.5.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.5, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 5].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.6 OSHPD 6. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application —Chemical dependency recovery hospital not within an acute care hospital building or an acute psychiatric facility.

    Enforcing agency —Local building department.

    1.10.6.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter I, Division II.

    1.10.6.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.6.

    OSHPD 6 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.6.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.6, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 6].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 1275, 127010 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 1250.3, 129680 and 129675 through 130070.

    SECTION 1.11—OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

  • CFC § 1.11. Medium relevance — show source text

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    31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER

    MEMBRANE STRUCTURES

    User notes:

    About this chapter: Chapter 31 provides requirements that are intended to protect temporary as well as permanent tents and air-supported and other membrane structures and temporary stage special event structures from fire and similar hazards. The provisions regulate structure location and access, anchorage, egress, heat-producing equipment, hazardous materials and operations, combustible vegetation, ignition sources, and waste accumulation. This is accomplished through requiring regular inspections and certifying continued compliance with fire safety regulations. This chapter also addresses outdoor assembly events, which are not limited to those events with tents or other membrane structures, but are regulated due to the number of people, density of those people and hazards associated with large outdoor events related to egress, fire hazards from cooking and other related concerns.

    SECTION 3101—GENERAL

    3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary special event structures and membrane structures shall comply with this chapter. The provisions of Section 3103 are applicable only to temporary tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Sections 3104 and 3108 are applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Section 3105 are applicable to temporary special event structures. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3107 are applicable to outdoor assembly events. Other temporary structures shall comply with the California Building Code . These building standards govern the use of tents, awnings or other fabric enclosures, including membrane (air-supported and air- inflated) structures and places of assemblage, in or under which 10 or more persons may gather for any lawful purpose. Exceptions: 1. Tents, awnings or other fabric enclosures used to cover or enclose private swimming pools and similar facilities on the premises of private one- and two-family dwellings. 2. Tents used to conduct committal services on the ground of a cemetery. 3. Tents, awnings or other fabric enclosures erected and used within a sound stage, or other similar structural enclosure which is equipped with an overhead automatic sprinkler system. 4. Tensioned membrane roof materials supported by rigid frames or installed on a mast and cable system provided such struc- tures conform to the requirements of one of the types of construction as described in these regulations. 5. Fabric structures which are part of mobile homes, recreational vehicles or commercial coaches governed by the provisions _of Division 13,

  • CFC § 5801.1 Medium relevance — show source text
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    CG
    SFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
    Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
    CG
    T-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
    Adopt Entire Chapter
    Adopt Entire Chapter as
    amended (amended sections
    listed below)
    X
    Adopt only those sections that
    are listed below
    [California Code of Regulations,
    Title 19, Division 1]
    Chapter / Section
    5801.1 X
    5809.1 X
    5809.2.1 X
    5809.3 X
    5809.3.1 X
    5809.3.2 X
    5809.3.3 X
    5809.4 X
    5809.4.1 – 5803.4.2 X
    5809.5.1 X
    5809.5.1.1 X
    5809.5.1.2 X
    5809.6.1.2 X
    5809.6.3 X
    5809.6.5.1 X
    • 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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  • CFC § 104.6 Medium relevance — show source text

    3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.6|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.8.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.4|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.10|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.1 – 106.5|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.10|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |107|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.1 – 109.1.2.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.3.7.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.3.7.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |110 – 111|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |113|||X|||||||||||||||||||||

    • The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface 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.

    The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.

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    1 ADMINISTRATION

    DIVISION I

    CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

    SECTION 1.1—GENERAL

    1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is Part 7 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publica- tion of the adoptions, amendment, and repeal of building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the International Code Council (ICC) with necessary California amendments.

    _**1.1.2 Purpose.

Frequently asked questions

What does “incorporates by adoption the 2024 International Fire Code” mean?

It means the State adopted the 2024 IFC as the technical baseline, and then California published its own amendments to that base text — the combined product is the California Fire Code (§ 1.1.1) .

If the IFC and a California amendment conflict, which controls?

The California Fire Code text (the IFC as modified by California amendments) is the controlling State code — check the CFC edition for the California amendment language; § 1.1.1 explains the incorporation with California amendments.

Are the Title 19, Division 1 rules in the CFC legally binding?

Those Title 19 Division 1 provisions are reprinted in the CFC for convenience, but the CFC notes that the original CCR Title 19 scope, applicability and appeals procedures remain unchanged — consult the CCR for authoritative legal procedures.

When do I need to check § 1.11?

If the building or facility is regulated by a State agency (not standard local jurisdiction), check § 1.11 to determine how the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoptions apply to that facility.

Where do I find which CFC sections the OSFM adopted?

Look at the CFC adoption matrix and front matter (adoption tables) in the code volume — those matrices flag which chapters/sections are adopted by the State Fire Marshal and which are reprinted from CCR.

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