CFC · California Fire Code
What records and inspection frequency are required for fire‑resistance features?
If you own a building with required fire‑resistance features, you must keep an inventory, visually inspect those features **annually**, and keep written records of inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance **on the premises (or other approved location) for at least 3 years** in accordance with the California Fire Code **§ 701.6**, **§ 701.6.1**, and **§ 110.3**.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires — 2-4 sentences
Owners must keep an inventory of required fire‑resistance‑rated construction and visually inspect those elements annually; concealed elements need inspection only if they are accessible by removing a panel, ceiling tile or similar entry. The recordkeeping requirement for those inspections, and for any related testing, repairs and maintenance, is governed by § 110.3. § 701.6 and § 701.6.1 are the controlling CFC provisions.
The owner must keep an inventory, visually inspect required fire‑resistance elements once every 12 months, and keep written records of inspections/maintenance in accordance with § 110.3 (minimum retention: 3 years, unless another period is specified).
Requirements in detail
Who is responsible
- Owner — the code places the duty to maintain the inventory and perform the visual inspections on the owner. § 701.6.
What must be inspected
- Fire‑resistance‑rated construction including structural members, exterior walls, fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, horizontal assemblies, and shaft enclosures must be maintained and visually inspected. § 701.2 and § 701.6.
How often inspections must occur
- Visual inspection by the owner — annually (at least once every 12 months) for required fire‑resistance elements. § 701.6.
When concealed elements must be inspected
- Concealed elements are not required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile, or similar movable entry. § 701.6.
Recordkeeping (what to keep, where, how long)
- Records of all required inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance for these features must be maintained in accordance with § 110.3. § 701.6.1.
- § 110.3 requires that a record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, unless a different retention period is specified elsewhere in the code or referenced standard. Records must be made available to the fire code official and provided on request; the fire code official may prescribe form/format and may require filing of certain records. § 110.3.
Table — Decision‑relevant dimensions / values
| Decision item | Value / action required | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Owner‑performed visual inspection frequency | Annually (once every 12 months) | § 701.6 |
| Inventory required | Maintain inventory of all required fire‑resistance‑rated construction and specified features | § 701.6 |
| Concealed space inspection | Not required unless accessible by removal/movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile, or similar | § 701.6 |
| Record types to keep | Inspections, tests, repairs, maintenance, servicing (written or approved electronic) | § 701.6.1 & § 110.3 |
| Record retention minimum | 3 years (unless another period specified elsewhere) | § 110.3 |
| Availability | Records must be available on the premises or other approved location and be provided to the fire code official on request | § 110.3 |
Exceptions & special cases
- If a specific referenced standard or a different CFC section prescribes a different retention period for a particular system (for example, some fire protection systems and tests reference NFPA or Title 19 retention rules), that longer or different retention period controls for that system. § 110.3 allows “a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards.”
- Concealed fire‑resistance elements that are not accessible by a normal removable entry (panel, tile, access door) are not required to be visually inspected by the owner — unless accessibility changes. § 701.6.
- The fire code official may require a specific form, format, or filing of certain records — plan on complying with local instructions. § 110.3.
Common mistakes
- Assuming passive fire‑resistance features (walls, barriers, etc.) have the same formal testing frequency as active systems (sprinklers, alarms). The owner’s duty for passive elements under § 701.6 is an annual visual inspection; active systems have their own inspection/testing cycles and referenced standards.
- Failing to maintain a written record on‑site or elsewhere approved — § 110.3 requires records be kept on the premises or approved location and kept for not less than 3 years (unless another section says otherwise).
- Discarding records prematurely — some systems (or local authorities/Title 19 standards) may require longer retention; don’t rely only on a 3‑year rule without checking referenced standards. § 110.3.
- Neglecting to record corrective actions. The record should show unsatisfactory results and corrective action where applicable (this is a general recordkeeping expectation tied to inspection/maintenance records referenced by the code). § 110.3 and related system sections.
Worked example — concrete scenario
Scenario: A mid‑rise office building has required fire barriers and shaft enclosures. The owner conducts an annual walk‑through inspection.
- Action and schedule:
- Visual inventory update and inspection performed on January 10, 2025 (owner documents condition of all fire barriers, notes any penetrations or breaches). § 701.6.
- Repairs completed by contractor on February 5, 2025; owner documents repair (who, what, photos) and files the repair record. § 701.6.1 & § 110.3.
- Record retention:
- These inspection and repair records must be kept on the premises (or other approved location) for not less than 3 years after the inspection/maintenance event — therefore the January 10, 2025 inspection record must be retained until at least January 10, 2028, unless another code or referenced standard requires a longer period. § 110.3.
- Concealed spaces:
- If a penetration was found behind a removable ceiling tile, the owner had to inspect because the space was accessible; the inspection and subsequent repair were recorded per the same retention requirement. § 701.6 and § 110.3.
Related provisions
- § 701.6 — Owner’s responsibility; inventory and annual visual inspection of fire‑resistance features.
- § 701.6.1 — Recordkeeping for required inspections/testing/repairs to be maintained per § 110.3.
- § 110.3 — General recordkeeping: maintain records on premises/approved location for not less than 3 years (unless otherwise specified).
- § 703 — Penetrations: maintenance and repair obligations for penetration firestopping (inspection to listing/manufacturer instructions where system design number known).
- § 704 — Joints and voids: maintenance obligations for fire‑ and smoke‑resistive joints and voids.
- § 901.6.3 — Records of inspections, tests and maintenance for fire protection systems are to be maintained in accordance with § 110.3 (applies to active systems integrated with passive features).
If you want, I can:
- Produce a one‑page inspection checklist template that maps exactly to the record fields the code expects; or
- Draft a simple record retention schedule showing when specific inspection records (barriers, penetrations, integrated systems) may require longer retention because of referenced standards.
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Fire Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CFC § 574.2 High relevance — show source text
When an inspection of any extinguisher reveals a deficiency in any of the conditions listed in Title 19, Division 1, Sections 574.2(b)(c), immediate corrective action shall be taken.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §574.4] Nonrechargeable Extinguishers.
When an inspection of any nonrechargeable fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency in any of the conditions listed in (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) or (9) of Title 19, Division 1, Section 574.2(b), it shall be discharged and removed from service.
Exception: Nonrechargeable extinguishers containing a halon agent shall be removed from service, not discharged, and returned to the manufacturer or local fire extinguisher distributor having the capability of recovering the halon agent.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §575.10] Out of Service.
Fire extinguishers removed from service for maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by fire extinguishers suitable for the type of hazard protected and shall be of at least equal rating.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §591.5] Replacement Extinguishers.
Portable fire extinguishers shall not be removed from the premises for hydrostatic testing or any other purpose, without first replacing the extinguisher with a unit rated for the hazard being protected. The customer’s original unit shall be returned within 60 calendar days.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §596.7(a) and (b)] Removal of Tag.
(a) No person shall remove any tag, collar or label required by Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 9 from a portable fire extinguisher except when service is performed.
(b) No person shall deface, modify or alter any tag collar or label required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chap- ter 3, Article 9 to be attached to any portable fire extinguisher.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §574.5(a) through (c)] Inspection Record Keeping.
(a) The fire extinguisher owner shall maintain records of all fire extinguishers inspected, including those extinguishers that were found to require corrective actions. Records shall be maintained until next required maintenance.
(b) At least monthly, the date the manual inspection was performed and the initials of the person performing the inspection shall be recorded on a tag or label attached to the fire extinguisher, or an inspection checklist maintained on file, or an electronic system (e.g., bar coding) that provides a permanent record.
(c) Fire extinguishers being inspected via electronic monitoring, whereby the extinguisher causes a signal at a control unit when a deficiency in any of the conditions listed in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 574.2(c) occurs, shall provide record keeping in the form of an electronic event log at the control panel.
906.2.1 Certification of service personnel for portable fire extinguishers. Service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on portable fire extinguishers shall possess a valid certificate in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3.
906.3 Size and distribution. The size and distribution of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.3.1 through 906.3.4.
CFC § 904.2 High relevance — show source text
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.2(g)] Testing and Maintenance Requirements.
(g) Prior to activating any fire alarm component of an automatic fire extinguishing system, the licensee shall ensure that the licensee is capable of restoring the fire alarm system.
TABLE 901.6.1—FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Col2 SYSTEM STANDARD Portable fire extinguishers California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12 Halon 1301 fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12A Dry-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17 Wet-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17A Water-based fire protection systems California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5 Fire alarm systems NFPA 72 Fire dampers NFPA 80 Smoke dampers NFPA 105 Smoke and heat vents NFPA 204 Water-mist systems NFPA 750 Clean-agent extinguishing systems NFPA 2001 Aerosol fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 2010 901.6.2 Integrated testing. Where two or more fire protection or life safety systems are interconnected, the intended response of subordinate fire protection and life safety systems shall be verified when required testing of the initiating system is conducted. In addition, integrated testing shall be performed in accordance with Sections 901.6.2.1 and 901.6.2.2.
901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings. For high-rise buildings, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced.
901.6.2.2 Smoke control systems. Where a fire alarm system is integrated with a smoke control system as outlined in Section 909, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occu
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pancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced.
901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance shall be maintained in accordance with Section 110.3.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.1(b)] Inspection Requirements.
(b) Records of all inspections shall be retained on the premises by the building or system owner for a period of five years after the next required inspection.
CFC § 403.3.1.1 High relevance — show source text
Spaces in which such systems are located shall be considered to be kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1 of the California Mechanical Code . For the purpose of determining the floor area required to be ventilated, each individual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m [2] ). 3. Where cooking appliances are equipped with integral down-draft exhaust systems and such appliances and exhaust systems are listed and labeled for the application in accordance with NFPA 96, a hood shall not be required at or above them.
- A Type I hood shall not be required for an electric cooking appliance where an approved testing agency provides documentation that the appliance effluent contains 5 mg/m [3] or less of grease when tested at an exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm (0.236 m [3] /s) in accordance with UL 710B.
606.3 Operations and maintenance. Commercial cooking systems shall be operated, inspected and maintained in accordance with Sections 606.3.1 through 606.3.4.
606.3.1 Ventilation system. The ventilation system in connection with hoods shall be operated at the required rate of air movement, and grease filters listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1046 shall be in place where equipment under a kitchen grease hood is used.
606.3.2 Grease extractors. Where grease extractors are installed, they shall be operated when the commercial-type cooking equipment is used.
606.3.3 Cleaning. Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals as required by Sections 606.3.3.1 through 606.3.3.3.
606.3.3.1 Inspection. Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be inspected at intervals specified in Table 606.3.3.1 or as approved by the fire code official. Inspections shall be completed by qualified individuals.
TABLE 606.3.3.1—COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEM INSPECTION FREQUENCY Col2 TYPE OF COOKING OPERATIONS FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION High-volume cooking operations such as 24-hour cooking, charbroiling or wok cooking 3 months Low-volume cooking operations such as places of religious worship, seasonal businesses and senior centers 12 months Cooking operations utilizing solid fuel-burning cooking appliances 1 month All other cooking operations 6 months 606.3.3.2 Grease accumulation. If during the inspection it is found that hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts or other appurtenances have an accumulation of grease, such components shall be cleaned in accordance with ANSI/IKECA C10.
606.3.3.3 Records. Records for inspections shall state the individual and company performing the inspection, a description of the inspection and when the inspection took place. Records for cleanings shall state the individual and company performing the cleaning and when the cleaning took place. Such records shall be completed after each inspection or cleaning and maintained.
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CFC § 1.11. Medium 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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User notes:
About this chapter: Chapter 7 provides requirements to maintain the fire-resistance ratings of building elements and to limit fire spread. Section 701 addresses the maintenance of and owner’s responsibility for construction elements such as fire barriers and smoke barriers. The rest of the chapter deals with various aspects that also must be maintained to achieve overall fire resistance of the main fire- and smoke-resistive features. These include penetrations, joint protection, door and window openings, and duct and air transfer opening protection.
SECTION 701—GENERAL
701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the inspection and maintenance of the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance, fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings. New buildings shall comply with the California Building Code.
701.2 Fire-resistance-rated construction. The fire-resistance rating of the following fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained:
Structural members.
Exterior walls.
Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions.
Horizontal assemblies.
Shaft enclosures.
701.2.1 Hanging displays. The hanging and displaying of salable goods and other decorative materials from acoustical ceiling systems that are part of a fire-resistance-rated horizontal assembly shall be prohibited.
701.3 Smoke barriers. The fire-resistance rating and smoke-resistant characteristics of smoke barriers shall be maintained.
701.4 Smoke partitions. The smoke-resistant characteristics of smoke partitions shall be maintained.
701.5 Maintaining protection. Materials, systems and devices used to repair or protect breaches and openings in fire-resistance-rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 703 through 707.
701.6 Owner’s responsibility. The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction, construction installed to resist the passage of smoke and the construction included in Sections 703 through 707 and Sections 602.4.1 and 602.4.2 of the California Building Code . Such construction shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Where concealed, such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar movable entry to the space.
CFC § 2.1 Medium relevance — show source text
In every Group A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 occupancy, all drapes, hangings, curtains, drops and all other decorative material, including Christmas trees, that would tend to increase the fire and panic hazard shall be made from a nonflammable material, or shall be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition by means of a flame-retardant solution or process approved by the State Fire Marshal, as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 8. Exits, exit lights, fire alarm sending stations, wet standpipe hose cabinets and fire extinguisher locations shall not be concealed, in whole or in part, by any decorative material.
Exceptions: (a) Cubical curtains and individual patient room window curtains and drapes in Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 occupancies. (b) Window curtains and drapes within dwelling units of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies. (c) Christmas trees within dwelling units of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1273.1] Fabrics for Interior Use.
Fabrics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, 1272(c) intended for interior use shall be tested in their original condition only and shall meet the requirements for fire resistance outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 1273.3.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1273.2] Fabrics for Exterior Use.
Fabrics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, 1272(c) intended for exterior use shall meet the requirements for fire resistance outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, 1273.3, and, in addition, they shall meet the require- ments for fire resistance outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, 1237, both in their original state and after accelerated weathering.
807.3 Acceptance criteria and reports. Where required to exhibit improved fire performance, curtains, draperies, fabric hangings and other similar combustible decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings (shall be flame resistant in accordance with the provisions set forth in CCR, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 8.) shall be tested by an approved agency and meet the flame propagation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701 or exhibit a maximum rate of heat release of 100 kW when tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source. Reports of test results shall be prepared in accordance with the test method used and furnished to the fire code official upon request.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1321.1] Fabric and Material Certification.
All concerns in whose name an approved flame-resistant fabric or material is registered shall issue approved certificates of flame resis- tance covering all such products sold for use in occupancies governed by the statutes. Copies shall be furnished to the buyer as well as the State Fire Marshal and the local fire authority of the customer’s city. These certificates shall be delivered within 10 days after the product is shipped and shall be completely filled out and signed by an authorized representative of the concern.
CFC § 1.11. Medium relevance — show source text
CHAPTER 7 – FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
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Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section 709 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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User notes:
About this chapter: Chapter 7 provides requirements to maintain the fire-resistance ratings of building elements and to limit fire spread. Section 701 addresses the maintenance of and owner’s responsibility for construction elements such as fire barriers and smoke barriers. The rest of the chapter deals with various aspects that also must be maintained to achieve overall fire resistance of the main fire- and smoke-resistive features. These include penetrations, joint protection, door and window openings, and duct and air transfer opening protection.
SECTION 701—GENERAL
CFC § 913.3 Medium relevance — show source text
Exception: This section shall not apply to cables, or portions of cables, located within a fire pump room or generator room that is separated from the remainder of the occupancy with fire-resistance-rated construction.
913.3 Temperature of pump room. Suitable means shall be provided for maintaining the temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, above 40°F (5°C).
913.3.1 Engine manufacturer’s recommendation. Temperature of the pump room, pump house or area where engines are installed shall never be less than the minimum recommended by the engine manufacturer. The engine manufacturer’s recommendations for oil heaters shall be followed.
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised open by one of the following methods:
- Central-station, proprietary or remote-station signaling service.
- Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
- Locking valves open.
- Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner.
913.4.1 Test outlet valve supervision. Fire pump test outlet valves shall be supervised in the closed position.
913.5 Testing and maintenance. Fire pumps shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of this section and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5 . Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained.
913.5.1 Acceptance test. Acceptance testing shall be done in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 20.
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913.5.2 Generator sets. Engine generator sets supplying emergency or standby power to fire pump assemblies shall be periodically tested in accordance with NFPA 110. Records of testing shall be maintained.
913.5.3 Transfer switches. Automatic transfer switches shall be periodically tested in accordance with NFPA 110. Records of testing shall be maintained.
913.5.4 Pump room environmental conditions. Tests of pump room environmental conditions, including heating, ventilation and illumination, shall be made to ensure proper manual or automatic operation of the associated equipment.
913.6 Fire pumps in high-rise buildings. Engine-driven fire pumps and electric drive fire pumps supplied by generators shall both be provided with an on-premises fuel supply, sufficient for not less than 8-hour full-demand operation at 100 percent of the rated pump capacity in addition to all other required supply demands in accordance with NFPA 20 and this section.
SECTION 914—FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
914.1 General. This section shall specify where fire protection systems are required based on the detailed requirements of use and occupancy of the California Building Code .
914.2 Covered and open mall buildings. Covered and open mall buildings shall comply with Sections 914.2.1 through 914.2.4.
914.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system. Covered and open mall buildings and buildings connected shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, which shall comply with the all of the following: 1.
CFC § 1201.3 Medium relevance — show source text
1201.3 Mixed system installation. Where mixed systems are approved, the aggregate nameplate kWh energy of all energy storage systems in a fire area shall not exceed the maximum quantity specified for any of the energy systems in this chapter. Where required by the fire code official, a hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided and approved in accordance with Section 104.2.2 to evaluate any potential adverse interaction between the various energy systems and technologies.
SECTION 1202—DEFINITIONS
1202.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE.
BATTERY TYPES.
CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM.
CRITICAL CIRCUIT.
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM.
ENERGY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS).
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTROCHEMICAL.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, MOBILE.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, WALK-IN UNIT.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM CABINET.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING.
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DECOMMISSIONING.
FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY.
PORTABLE GENERATOR.
STANDBY POWER SYSTEM.
SECTION 1203—EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
1203.1 General. Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by this code or the California Building Code shall comply with Sections 1203.1.1 through 1203.1.9.
1203.1.1 Stationary generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators required by this code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200.
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1203.1.2 Fuel line piping protection. Fuel lines supplying a generator set inside a high-rise building or new Group I-2 occupancy having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be separated from areas of the building other than the room the generator is located in by one of the following methods:
A fire-resistant pipe-protection system that has been tested in accordance with UL 1489. The system shall be installed as tested and in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and shall have a rating of not less than 2 hours. Where the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the required rating shall be reduced to 1 hour.
An assembly that has a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Where the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the required fire-resistance rating shall be reduced to 1 hour.
Other approved methods.
1203.1.3 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111.
1203.1.3.1 Combustion engines and gas turbines. The installation of combustion engines and gas turbines shall be in accor- dance with California Building Code Section 442 and NFPA 37.
CFC § 1.11.2.1.2 Medium relevance — show source text
unless the chief of a city or county fire department or fire_ protection district, or such chief’s authorized representative, indicates in writing to the State Fire Marshal that inspections of such jails or places of detention will be conducted by the chief or such person’s authorized representative, in their respective area of jurisdiction. The inspections shall be made at least once every two years for the purpose of enforcing the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to Section 13143. Reports of inspection conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be on forms provided by the State Fire Marshal and shall be submitted to the official in charge of the facility, the local governing body, the State Fire Marshal and the Corrections Standards Authority within 30 days of the inspections.
1.11.2.1.2 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13108, and except as otherwise provided in this section, building stan- dards adopted by the State Fire Marshal published in the California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety shall be enforced by the State Fire Marshal in all state-owned buildings, state-occupied buildings and state institutions throughout the state. Upon the written request of the chief fire official of any city, county or fire protection district, the State Fire Marshal may authorize such chief fire official and his or her authorized representatives, in their geographical area of responsibility, to make fire prevention inspections of state-owned or state-occupied buildings, other than state institutions, for the purpose of enforcing the regulations relating to fire and panic safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this section and building standards relating to fire and panic safety published in the California Building Standards Code. Authorization from the State Fire Marshal shall be limited to those fire departments or fire districts which maintain a fire prevention bureau staffed by paid personnel.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13108, any requirement or order made by any chief fire official who is authorized by the State Fire Marshal to make fire prevention inspections of state-owned or state-occupied buildings, other than state institu- tions, may be appealed to the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall, upon receiving an appeal and subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18945) of Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, determine if the requirement or order made is reasonably consistent with the fire and panic safety regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal and building standards relating to fire and panic safety published in the California Building Code.
Any person may request a code interpretation from the State Fire Marshal relative to the intent of any regulation or provision adopted by the State Fire Marshal. When the request relates to a specific project, occupancy or building, the State Fire Marshal shall review the issue with the appropriate local enforcing agency prior to rendering such code interpretation.
1.11.2.1.3 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13112, any person who violates any order, rule or regulation of the State Fire Marshal is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or by imprisonment for not less than six months, or by both. A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule or regulation of, the State Fire Marshal as contained in this code.
Any inspection authority who, in the exercise of his or her authority as a deputy State Fire Marshal, causes any legal complaints to be filed or any arrest to be made shall notify the State Fire Marshal immediately following such action.
CFC § 807.4 Medium relevance — show source text
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1325] Labeling Required .
No drape, hanging, curtain, drop or similar decorative material or exterior fabric which has been treated by a registered flame-retardant application concern, either as yardage or after fabrication, or which is made from a registered approved fabric shall be installed after the effective date of these rules and regulations [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 8] in any place or under any condition governed by Sections 13115 and 13119 of the Health and Safety Code unless such drape, hanging, curtain, drop, or similar decorative material or exterior fabric shall be labeled as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 1324.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1326] Retreatment.
In cases where instructions are issued by the State Fire Marshal requiring retreatment or replacement of fabrics or materials previously treated with a flame-retardant chemical or registered as an approved fabric or material, the retreatment or replacement shall be made within ten (10) days after date of the order so requiring. A new certificate of flame resistance covering each such retreatment shall be delivered as for an original job as is provided for by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 1321. A new sample of the retreated fabric or material shall be attached to the certificate of flame resistance submitted to the State Fire Marshal.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1327] Installation.
The standard fire-resistance tests presume installation of approved registered fabrics in a normal vertical position. Some decorative materials installed otherwise, such as in narrow strips or suspended overhead in a horizontal position, may exhibit different burning characteristics. Since it is not feasible to devise tests for all such installations differing from normal, they must be judged on an individual basis. Where indicated, the State Fire Marshal may perform such additional tests as he deems necessary to ensure adequate fire resis- tance of materials as installed.
807.4 Artificial decorative vegetation. Artificial decorative vegetation shall comply with this section and the requirements of Sections 806.2 and 806.3. Natural decorative vegetation shall comply with Section 806.
Exception: Testing of artificial vegetation is not required in Group I-1; Group I-2, Condition 1; Group R-2; Group R-3; or Group R-4 occupancies equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1, where such artificial vegetation complies with the following:
Wreaths and other decorative items on doors shall not obstruct the door operation and shall not exceed 50 percent of the surface area of the door.
Decorative artificial vegetation shall be limited to not more than 30 percent of the wall area to which it is attached.
Decorative artificial vegetation not on doors or walls shall not exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in any dimension.
807.4.1 Flammability. Artificial decorative vegetation shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701. Meeting such criteria shall be documented and certified by the manufacturer in an approved manner. Alternatively, the artificial decorative vegetation shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 289, using the 20 kW ignition source, and shall have a maximum heat release rate of 100 kW.
CFC § 6-3 Medium relevance — show source text
603 Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Hazards . . . . . . . . . 6-3 604 Elevator Operation, Maintenance and Fire Service Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 605 Fuel-Fired Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 606 Commercial Cooking Equipment and Systems . . . . . 6-9 607 Commercial Cooking Oil Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 608 Mechanical Refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 609 Hyperbaric Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 610 Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
701 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
702 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
703 Penetrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
704 Joints and Voids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
705 Door and Window Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 706 Duct and Air Transfer Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 707 Concealed Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 708 Spray Fire-Resistant Materials and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
709 Exterior Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE
MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
801 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
CFC § J102 Medium relevance — show source text
to:
- Impact-resistant drywall.
- Impact-resistant glazing, such as blast or hurricane-type glass.
- All types of roof and floor structural members including but not limited to post-tension concrete, bar joists, solid wood joists, rafters, trusses, cold-formed galvanized steel, I-joists and I-beams; green roof with vegetation, soil and plants.
- Hazardous materials (such as explosives, chemicals, plastics).
- Solar panels and DC electrical energy.
- HVAC system; and smoke management system for pressurization and exhaust methods.
- Other unique characteristic(s) within the building that are ranked according to a potential risk to occupants and firefighters.
J101.8 Sign classification maintenance, building information. Sign maintenance shall comply with each of the following:
- Fire departments in the jurisdiction shall define the designations to be placed within the sign.
- Fire departments in the jurisdiction shall conduct annual inspections to verify compliance with this section of the code and shall notify the owner, or the owner’s agent, of any required updates to the sign in accordance with fire department designations and the owner, or the owner’s agent, shall comply within 30 days.
- The owner of a building shall be responsible for the maintenance and updates to the sign in accordance with fire department designations.
J101.9 Training. Jurisdictions shall train fire department personnel on Sections J101.1 through J101.8.
SECTION J102—REFERENCED STANDARDS
J102.1 General. See Table J102.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.
TABLE J102.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS Col2 Col3 STANDARD ACRONYM STANDARD NAME SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED CBC—25 California Building Code J101.3, J101.5 NFPA 13—22 Installation of Sprinkler Systems J101.6 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX J-5
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CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX K – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
(Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal)
CFC § 701.6.1 High relevance — show source text
701.6.1 Recordkeeping. Records of all required system inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance shall be maintained in accordance with Section 110.3.
701.7 Unsafe conditions. Where any components in this chapter are not maintained and do not function as intended or do not have the fire resistance or the resistance to the passage of smoke required by the code under which the building was constructed, remodeled or altered, such component(s) or portion thereof shall be deemed an unsafe condition, in accordance with Section 115.1.1. Components or portions thereof determined to be unsafe shall be repaired or replaced to conform to that code under which the building was constructed, remodeled or altered or this chapter, as deemed appropriate by the fire code official.
Where the condition of components is such that any building, structure or portion thereof presents an imminent danger to the occupants of the building, structure or portion thereof, the fire code official shall act in accordance with Section 115.2.
SECTION 702—DEFINITIONS
702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
DRAFTSTOP.
FIREBLOCKING.
MEMBRANE-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM.
OPENING PROTECTIVE.
SMOKE BARRIER.
SMOKE PARTITION.
THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM.
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SECTION 703—PENETRATIONS
703.1 Maintaining protection. Materials and firestop systems used to protect membrane and through penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained. The materials and firestop systems shall be securely attached to or bonded to the construction being penetrated with no openings visible through or into the cavity of the construction. Where the system design number is known, the system shall be inspected to the listing criteria and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
703.2 Repair of penetrations. Where damaged, materials used to protect membrane- and through-penetrations shall be replaced or restored with materials or systems that meet or exceed the code requirements applicable at the time when the assembly was constructed, remodeled or altered.
SECTION 704—JOINTS AND VOIDS
704.1 Maintaining protection. Where required when the building was originally constructed, materials and systems used to protect joints and voids in the following locations shall be maintained. The materials and systems shall be securely attached to or bonded to the adjacent construction, without openings visible through the construction.
Joints in or between fire-resistance-rated walls, floors or floor/ceiling assemblies and roof or roof/ceiling assemblies.
Joints in smoke barriers.
Voids at the intersection of a horizontal floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall.
Voids at the intersection of a horizontal smoke barrier and an exterior curtain wall.
Voids at the intersection of a nonfire-resistance-rated floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall.
Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and an exterior curtain wall.
Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and a nonfire-resistance-rated roof assembly.
Unprotected joints and voids do not need to be protected where such joints and voids were not required to be protected when the building was originally constructed. Where the system design number is known, the system shall be inspected to the listing criteria and manufacturer’s installation instructions.
CFC § 701.2 High relevance — show source text
701.2 Fire-resistance-rated construction. The fire-resistance rating of the following fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained:
Structural members.
Exterior walls.
Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions.
Horizontal assemblies.
Shaft enclosures.
701.2.1 Hanging displays. The hanging and displaying of salable goods and other decorative materials from acoustical ceiling systems that are part of a fire-resistance-rated horizontal assembly shall be prohibited.
701.3 Smoke barriers. The fire-resistance rating and smoke-resistant characteristics of smoke barriers shall be maintained.
701.4 Smoke partitions. The smoke-resistant characteristics of smoke partitions shall be maintained.
701.5 Maintaining protection. Materials, systems and devices used to repair or protect breaches and openings in fire-resistance-rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 703 through 707.
701.6 Owner’s responsibility. The owner shall maintain an inventory of all required fire-resistance-rated construction, construction installed to resist the passage of smoke and the construction included in Sections 703 through 707 and Sections 602.4.1 and 602.4.2 of the California Building Code . Such construction shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Where concealed, such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar movable entry to the space.
701.6.1 Recordkeeping. Records of all required system inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance shall be maintained in accordance with Section 110.3.
701.7 Unsafe conditions. Where any components in this chapter are not maintained and do not function as intended or do not have the fire resistance or the resistance to the passage of smoke required by the code under which the building was constructed, remodeled or altered, such component(s) or portion thereof shall be deemed an unsafe condition, in accordance with Section 115.1.1. Components or portions thereof determined to be unsafe shall be repaired or replaced to conform to that code under which the building was constructed, remodeled or altered or this chapter, as deemed appropriate by the fire code official.
Where the condition of components is such that any building, structure or portion thereof presents an imminent danger to the occupants of the building, structure or portion thereof, the fire code official shall act in accordance with Section 115.2.
SECTION 702—DEFINITIONS
702.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
DRAFTSTOP.
FIREBLOCKING.
MEMBRANE-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM.
OPENING PROTECTIVE.
SMOKE BARRIER.
SMOKE PARTITION.
THROUGH-PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEM.
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CFC § 907.7.3 High relevance — show source text
FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
907.7.3 Instructions. Operating, testing and maintenance instructions and record drawings (“as builts”) and equipment specifications shall be provided at an approved location.
907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.4 and NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained.
907.8.1 Maintenance required. Where required for compliance with the provisions of this code, devices, equipment, systems, conditions, arrangements, levels of protection or other features shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the fire code official.
907.8.2 Testing. Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in NFPA 72 or more frequently where required by the fire code official. Records of testing shall be maintained.
Exception: Devices or equipment that are inaccessible because of safety considerations shall be tested during scheduled shutdowns where approved by the fire code official, but not less than every 18 months.
907.8.3 Smoke detector sensitivity. Smoke detector sensitivity shall be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter. After the second calibration test, where sensitivity tests indicate that the detector has remained within its listed and marked sensitivity range (or 4-percent obscuration light gray smoke, if not marked), the length of time between calibration tests shall be permitted to be extended to not more than 5 years. Where the frequency is extended, records of detectorcaused nuisance alarms and subsequent trends of these alarms shall be maintained. In zones or areas where nuisance alarms show any increase over the previous year, calibration tests shall be performed.
907.8.4 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The building owner shall be responsible to maintain the fire and life safety systems in an operable condition at all times. Service personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NFPA 72 for inspection, testing and maintenance of such systems. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained.
907.9 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11.
907.10 Smoke alarm maintenance. Smoke alarms shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc tions and this code.
907.10.1 Smoke alarm replacement. Smoke alarms shall be replaced when any of the following apply:
The smoke alarm fails to respond to operability tests.
The smoke alarm exceeds 10 years from the date of manufacture marked on the unit, unless an earlier replacement is specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.
The smoke alarm end-of-life signal is sounded.
The smoke alarm date of manufacture cannot be determined.
Where the replacement of smoke alarms is required by this section, smoke alarms shall not be required to include the 520-Hz signal unless the smoke alarms to be replaced include that signal.
SECTION 908—EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS
CFC § 1.11.0. High relevance — show source text
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CHAPTER 14
FIRESTOP PROTECTION
1401.0 General.
1401.1 Applicability. Piping penetrations of required fireresistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of the building code, and this chapter.
1402.0 Construction Documents.
1402.1 Penetrations. Construction documents shall indicate with sufficient detail how penetrations of fire-resistancerated assemblies shall be firestopped prior to obtaining design approval.
1403.0 Installation.
1403.1 Materials. Firestop systems shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, the building code, and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
CFC § 3.19 High relevance — show source text
29|3.19|3.98| |8 × 8 ×1/4 wall thickness|80|1.10|2.06|2.86|3.57| |8 × 8 ×1/4 wall thickness|100|1.25|2.28|3.13|3.87| |8 × 8 ×1/4 wall thickness|110|1.32|2.38|3.25|4.02| |8 × 8 ×1/4 wall thickness|120|1.39|2.48|3.38|4.17| |6 × 6 ×1/2 wall thickness|80|0.82|1.75|2.54|3.25| |6 × 6 ×1/2 wall thickness|100|0.98|1.99|2.84|3.59| |6 × 6 ×1/2 wall thickness|110|1.05|2.10|2.98|3.75| |6 × 6 ×1/2 wall thickness|120|1.12|2.21|3.11|3.91| |6 × 6 ×3/8 wall thickness|80|0.96|1.91|2.71|3.42| |6 × 6 ×3/8 wall thickness|100|1.12|2.14|3.00|3.75| |6 × 6 ×3/8 wall thickness|110|1.19|2.25|3.13|3.90| |6 × 6 ×3/8 wall thickness|120|1.26|2.35|3.26|4.05| |6 × 6 ×1/4 wall thickness|80|1.14|2.11|2.92|3.63| |6 × 6 ×1/4 wall thickness|100|1.29|2.32|3.18|3.93| |6 × 6 ×1/4 wall thickness|110|1.36|2.43|3.30|4.08| |6 × 6 ×1/4 wall thickness|120|1.42|2.52|3.43|4.22|
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TABLE 722.5.1(5)—FIRE RESISTANCE OF CONCRETE MASONRY PROTECTED STEEL COLUMNS—continued Col2 Col3 Col4 Col5 Col6 COLUMN SIZE ** CONCRETE MASONRY**
DENSITY POUNDS
PER CUBIC FOOTMINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIVALENT THICKNESS FOR FIRE-RESISTANCE
RATING OF CONCRETE MASONRY PROTECTION ASSEMBLY,****Te (inches)MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIVALENT THICKNESS FOR FIRE-RESISTANCE
RATING OF CONCRETE MASONRY PROTECTION ASSEMBLY,****Te (inches)MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIVALENT THICKNESS FOR FIRE-RESISTANCE
**RATING OF CONCRETE MASONRY PROTECTION ASSEMBLY,CFC § 110.3 Medium relevance — show source text
[A] 110.3 Recordkeeping. A record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards. Records shall be made available for inspection by the fire code official, and a copy of the records shall be provided to the fire code official on request.
The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form and format of such recordkeeping. The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official.
[A] 110.4 Supervision. Maintenance and testing shall be under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that such maintenance and testing are conducted at specified intervals in accordance with this code.
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110.5 Rendering equipment inoperable. Portable or fixed fire-extinguishing systems or devices, and fire-warning systems, shall be provided with ready access and shall not be rendered inoperative, except as necessary during emergencies, maintenance, repairs, alterations, drills or prescribed testing.
[A] 110.6 Overcrowding. Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed. The fire code official, on finding any overcrowding conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress, or on finding any condition that constitutes a life safety hazard, shall be authorized to cause the event to be stopped until such condition or obstruction is corrected.
SECTION 111—SERVICE UTILITIES
[A] 111.1 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The fire code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system in order to safely execute emergency operations or to eliminate an immediate hazard. The fire code official shall notify the serving utility and, where possible, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and the occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, then the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
SECTION 112—MEANS OF APPEALS
[A] 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.
[A] 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
[A] 112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training on matters pertaining to the provisions of this code and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
CFC § 15-3 Medium relevance — show source text
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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.
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.
Temporary heating equipment is maintained away from combustible materials in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is removed from the building in areas where work is not being performed.
Temporary wiring does not have exposed conductors.
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.
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).
Fire hydrants are clearly visible from access roads and are not obstructed.
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.
Standpipe systems are in service and continuous to the highest work floor, as specified in Section 1509.
Portable fire extinguishers are available in locations required by Section 1507 and for roofing operations in accordance with the California Fire Code .
Where a fire watch is required, fire watch records complying with the California Fire Code are up-to-date.
[F] 1502.3.1 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 113.2. Upon the third offense, the 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 code official.
SECTION 1503—SANITARY
[BG] 1503.1 Facilities required. Sanitary facilities shall be provided during construction or demolition activities in accordance with the California Plumbing Code .
SECTION 1504—PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
[BS] 1504.1 Protection of pedestrians. Pedestrians shall be protected during construction and demolition activities as required by Sections 1504.1.1 through 1504.1.7 and Table 1504.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Who must perform the annual visual inspection?
The owner is responsible to visually inspect required fire‑resistance‑rated construction annually under § 701.6; the owner may engage qualified personnel to assist but the duty rests with the owner.
How long must I keep the inspection records?
Keep inspection, test, repair and maintenance records on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, unless another CFC section or referenced standard specifies a different retention period. § 110.3.
Do I have to inspect concealed penetrations?
Not unless the concealed space is accessible by removal/movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar movable entry; if accessible, the owner must inspect. § 701.6.
Does § 110.3 prescribe the form of the records?
The fire code official may prescribe the form and format of recordkeeping and may require filing of certain records — comply with local direction. § 110.3.
Are active system test records (sprinklers, alarms) kept the same way?
Yes — records for active systems are also to be maintained in accordance with § 110.3, but those systems often have schedules and retention rules in referenced standards (NFPA, Title 19) that can require different frequencies or retention periods.
More in California Fire Code
- Administration and Definitions
- General Requirements and Emergency Planning
- Fire Service Features and Fire Department Access
- Referenced Standards and Adoptable Appendices (Chapter 80; Appendices A–Q)
- Fire and Smoke Protection Features (fire‑resistance, barriers)
- Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
- Fire Protection and Life‑Safety Systems (sprinklers, alarms, smoke control)
- Means of Egress (exit design and maintenance)
- Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings (retrofit rules)
- Energy Systems and Stationary Energy Storage (ESS)
- Special Occupancies and Operations (chapters 20–41, 48–49)
- Hazardous Materials — Storage, Use and Handling (Chapters 50–67)
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