CFC · California Fire Code
Where is the comprehensive list of referenced standards found?
Chapter 80 is the CFC’s official index of every outside standard the code uses; it lists the agency, exact edition, title and the CFC sections that reference each standard. To know which edition applies and how a standard is used, look up the standard in **§ 80** and apply it only as the CFC allows under **§ 102.7**.
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What the code requires — plain English
The comprehensive list of all standards that the California Fire Code (CFC) references is collected in Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards (that is, § 80). Chapter 80 lists each referenced standard by promulgating agency, document identification, effective date/title, and the CFC section(s) that reference it. The way those standards are applied in this code is governed by § 102.7.
The single most important rule: look in Chapter 80 (the Referenced Standards chapter) for the official, enforceable list of every standard the CFC relies on — and apply each listed standard only to the extent the CFC references it (see § 102.7).
Requirements in detail
What Chapter 80 contains (decision‑relevant)
- Chapter 80 (Referenced Standards / § 80) is the authoritative directory of standards referenced anywhere in the CFC. It is Part VI of the code.
- Each entry in Chapter 80 shows: promulgator / standard number, effective date and title, and which CFC section(s) call that standard out.
- The application and legal effect of those referenced standards are set out in § 102.7 — these standards “become an enforceable part of the code to the extent of the reference.”
Quick decision table
| Decision question | What to check | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Where to find the official list of referenced standards? | Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards | § 80 |
| How is each standard described in the list? | By promulgating agency, standard ID, effective date/title, and CFC section(s) that reference it | § 80 |
| How much of a referenced standard applies? | Only to the extent the CFC explicitly references it; see the application clause | § 102.7 |
| Where in the code structure is Chapter 80 located? | Part VI — Referenced Standards | Part VI / § 80 |
| Are there cross‑references to state regulations or reprinted Title 19 provisions? | The code notes Title 19 reprints and adoption matrix information where applicable (see adoption/matrix sections) | See California Matrix Adoption Tables and related notes |
How to read a Chapter 80 entry (step‑by‑step)
- Find the agency acronym (e.g., NFPA, ASTM, UL) in Chapter 80.
- Read the listed document number and edition/year — this is the edition the CFC references.
- Note the CFC section number(s) listed next to the standard — those are the code provisions that require or permit use of that standard.
- Apply the standard only to the extent the CFC references it (per § 102.7).
Exceptions & special cases
- Some provisions shown in the code are reprints from other California regulations (for example, CCR Title 19 sections). The code indicates those reprints and whether the State Fire Marshal adopts them; check the adoption notes/matrix when a Title 19 reprint is involved.
- The referenced standard becomes part of the enforceable requirements only “to the extent of the reference” — the CFC can limit or extend a standard’s application by how it cites it (see § 102.7). Do not assume the entire text of a referenced standard applies unless the CFC says so.
- Chapter 80 itself is a list and does not replace the need to read the CFC sections that call out the standard; use both together (the CFC section gives the requirement; Chapter 80 gives the exact edition and title of the referenced document).
Common mistakes
- Assuming a standard listed in Chapter 80 applies in full in all circumstances — the correct rule is the standard applies only “to the extent of the reference” (see § 102.7).
- Using the wrong edition: Chapter 80 lists the effective edition/year — using a different edition can lead to noncompliance. Always verify the edition shown in § 80.
- Forgetting to check the CFC section that cites the standard — Chapter 80 identifies the standard and where it’s cited, but the substance and limits of the requirement are in the citing CFC section.
- Ignoring adoption notes about Title 19/other state‑level reprints: some language is reprinted for convenience and may carry separate adoption status; consult the matrix/adoption notes where indicated.
Worked example — how to use Chapter 80 on a real project
Scenario: your permit reviewer says “the sprinkler design must comply with the standard the CFC references.”
Steps:
- Look up the CFC section that requires sprinklers (the reviewer should give you the section number). Then open Chapter 80 (§ 80) and find the entry for the standard referenced by that CFC section (Chapter 80 lists the agency, standard number and edition and the CFC section(s) that reference it).
- Note the exact edition/year shown in Chapter 80 for that standard — that is the edition the CFC requires.
- Apply the standard only to the extent required by the CFC section (see § 102.7). If the CFC section modifies or limits parts of the standard, follow the CFC language first.
Example numbers (illustrative): If Chapter 80 lists “NFPA 13 — 2022 edition” beside § 903.X, then your sprinkler plans must follow NFPA 13 (2022) where § 903.X references it, and any CFC text that further amends or restricts that application must also be followed. Always cite § 80 for the edition and § 102.7 for the application rule when responding to the reviewer.
Related provisions (CFC)
- § 80 — Chapter 80, Referenced Standards (where the comprehensive list appears).
- § 102.7 — Application of referenced standards; establishes that referenced standards are enforceable to the extent cited.
- § 1.11 — Notes on adoption by state agencies and where certain reprinted Title 19 provisions apply (see matrix/adoption notes).
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Fire Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CFC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
Title 19, Division 1]|||||||||||||||||||||||| |Chapter / Section|||||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 13—96|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 38—99|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 193—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 199—95|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 228—97|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 260—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 262—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 268A—98|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 312—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 346—05|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 464—03|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 497B—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 521—99|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 539—00|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 632—00|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 753—04|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 790_Edition 9—2022_|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 791—06|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 813—96|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 864—03|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 1974—17|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 9540_Edition 3—2023_|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |UL 9540A_Edition 4—2019_|||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: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section
102.7.
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001
CFC § 857-13 High relevance — show source text
857-13_||||||||†|†|X|X|X||X|X|||||||||| |UL 864-2014|||X||||||||||||||||||||||
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with 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: The California Building Code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1 & 4] Reference to other chapters. In addition to the code sections referenced, the standards listed in this chapter are applicable to the respective code sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.4.
AA Aluminum Association, 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 430, Arlington, VA 22202
ADM—2020: Aluminum Design Manual
1604.3.5, 2002.1
ASM 35—00: Aluminum Sheet Metal Work in Building Construction (Fourth Edition)
2002.1
AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1900 E Golf Road, Suite 1250, Schaumburg, IL 60173
711—22: Specification for Self-Adhering Flashing Used for Installation of Exterior Wall Fenestration Products
1404.4
714—23: Voluntary Specification for Liquid-Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings
1404.4
1402—09: Standard Specifications for Aluminum Siding, Soffit and Fascia
1403.5.1
2502—19: Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products
1709.5
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440—22: North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights
1709.5.1, 2405.5 , 1709A.5.1
501.4-18: Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Seismic and Wind Induced Interstory Drifts
[OSHPD 1 & 4] Section 7.2.5, Replace “elastic design displacement” with “design story drifts associated with the design earthquake”.
2410.1
501.6-18: Recommended Dynamic Test Method for Determining the Seismic Drift Causing Glass Fallout from a Wall System
2410.1
CFC § 1.5 High relevance — show source text
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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User notes:
About this chapter: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard.
AASHTO American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001
HB-17—2002: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition, 2002
403.1.8, 1273.10
ASTM ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
D638—2022: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
504.9.1
D2898—10(2017): Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
503.2.4.3.1
D3909/D3909M— 2022 : Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules
504.2.1.1, 504.2.2
D6662—22: Standard Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
503.2.4.3.3
D7032—21: Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails
503.2.4.3.2
E84— 2023d : Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
202, 501.4.1, 503.2.4, 504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3
E108—20a: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
504.2, 504.2.1.2, 504.11.6, G101.2.1
CFC § 15-2 High relevance — show source text
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The state agency does not adopt sections identified with 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: The California Building Code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1 & 4] Reference to other chapters. In addition to the code sections referenced, the standards listed in this chapter are applicable to the respective code sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.4.
AA Aluminum Association, 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 430, Arlington, VA 22202
CFC § 80-3 High relevance — show source text
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User notes:
About this chapter: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section
102.7.
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001
HB-17—2002: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition
503.2.6
AFSI Architectural Fabric Structures Institute, c/o Industrial Fabric Association International, Roseville, MN 55113
ASI-77: Design and Standards Manual
3103.9.2
ANSI American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036
ANSI E1.21—2020: Entertainment Technology: Temporary Structures Used for Technical Production of Outdoor Entertainment
Events
3105.1, 3105.3, 3105.4
APA APA – The Engineered Wood Association, 7011 S. 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466-5333
ANSI/APA PRG 320—18: Standard for Performance-rated Cross Laminated Timber
701.6, 914.3.1.2, 3303.5
API American Petroleum Institute. 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Publ 2201—6th Edition (2023): Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service
5706.7
RP 2009—8th Edition (2022): Safe Welding and Cutting Practices in Refineries, Gas Plants and Petrochemical Plants
5706.7
RP 2028 4th Edition—(2024): Flame Arrestors in Piping Systems
5704.2.7.3.2
RP 651—5th Edition (2022): Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
5706.7, 5706.7.1
RP 752— 4th Edition (2022): Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Buildings, CMA Managers Guide
5706.7
RP 1604—4th Edition (2021): Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
5704.2.13
RP 1615—(1996) 6th Edition (R2020): Installation of Underground-Petroleum Storage Systems
5704.2.13.1.5, 5706.7
CFC § 12-7 High relevance — show source text
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- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California 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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User notes:
About this chapter: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard.
AASHTO American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001
CFC § 708A.4 High relevance — show source text
4|||||| |Chapter 7|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards|Referenced standards| ||AASHTO HB—2022|Y|||Ch 80|||||| ||ASTM D638|Y||708A.4||||||| ||ASTM D2898—
2010(2017)|Y||||||||| ||ASTM D3909/
D3909m—2022|Y||||||||| ||ASTM D6662—2022|Y||||||||| ||ASTM D7032—2021|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E84—2023d|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E108—2020a|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E119—2022|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E136—2024a|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E1354—2023|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E2632—2020|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E2707—2022|Y||707A.4.1||||||| ||ASTM E2726/E2726M—
2012a(2017)|Y||709A.4.2||||||| ||ASTM E2768—2011
(2018)|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E2886/
E2886M—2020|Y||||||||| ||ASTM E2957—2017|Y||||||||| ||ASTM G155—2021|Y||708A.4||||||| ||CBC—2025|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||CEBC—2025|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||CFC—2025|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||CRC—2025|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||CEC—2025|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||NFPA 252—2022|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||NFPA 257—2022|Y||Ch 35|Ch 80|||||| ||SFM 12-7A-1|Y|||Ch 80|||||| ||SFM 12-7A-2|Y|||Ch 80|||||| ||SFM 12-7A-3|Y|||Ch 80|||||| ||SFM 12-7A-4|Y|||Ch 80|||||| ||SFM 12-7A-4A|Y|||Ch 80||||||APPENDIX H-32 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
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Section|Title 14,
Division 1.5
Section|Title 19,CFC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
41—2023|X|||X|X|||X|X|X|X|X||X|X|||||||||| |ASTM A615—15 22||||||||||X||||||||||||||| |ICC A117.1—2017||||†|†|†||||||||||||||||||| |ICC CBC—25||||||||||X||||||||||||||| |NFPA 72—24|||X||||||||||||||||||||||
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with 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: This code contains numerous references to standards that are used to regulate materials and methods of construction. Chapter 16 contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in the code, including the appendices. The standards are part of the code to the extent of the reference to the standard. Compliance with the referenced standard is necessary for compliance with this code. By providing specifically adopted standards, the construction and installation requirements necessary for compliance with the code can be readily determined. The basis for code compliance is, therefore, established and available on an equal basis to the building code official, contractor, designer and owner.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.4 , or California Administration Division 1, as applicable. [OSHPD 1] Reference to other chapters. In addition to the code sections referenced, the standards listed in this chapter are applicable to the respective code sections in Chapters 3A, 4A and 5A.
ACI American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439
562—21: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures—Code Requirements
405.1.1
ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Engineering Institute, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400
7—1988: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—1993: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—1995: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—1998: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—2002: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—2005: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
503.12, 706.3.2
7—2010: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
CFC § 102.7 High relevance — show source text
Chapters 68 through 79 Reserved for future use.
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Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 lists all of the product and installation standards and codes that are referenced throughout Chapters 1 through 67 and includes identification of the promulgators and the section numbers in which the standards and codes are referenced. As stated in Section 102.7, these standards and codes become an enforceable part of the code (to the prescribed extent of the reference) as if printed in the body of the code.
PART VII—APPENDICES
Appendix Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Appendix Chapter 4 provides detailed criteria for special uses and occupancies. The unique characteristics of a live/work unit as opposed to a 30-story high-rise building call for specific standards for each. Twenty-seven sections address covered and open mall buildings, atri- ums, hospitals, stages, buildings where hazardous materials are used and stored, jails and prisons, ambulatory care facilities and storm shelters, among other special occupancy issues.
Appendix A Board of Appeals
Appendix A contains the provisions for appeal and the establishment of a board of appeals. The provisions include the application for an appeal, the makeup of the board of appeals and the conduct of the appeal process.
Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix B provides a tool for the use of jurisdictions in establishing a policy for determining fire-flow requirements in accordance with Section 507.3. The primary tool used in this appendix is a table that presents fire flow based on construction type and building area based on the correlation of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) method and the construction types used in the CBC.
Appendix BB Fire-flow Requirements for Buildings
The procedures determining fire-flow requirements for any school buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed for which review and approval is required under Subdivision(a) of Section 17280 of the Government Code shall be in accordance with this appendix as amended by the state fire marshal.
Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Appendix C focuses on the location and spacing of fire hydrants, which is important to the success of firefighting operations. This particular appendix gives one methodology based on the required fire flow that fire departments can work with to set a policy for hydrant distribution around new buildings and facilities in conjunction with Section 507.5.
Appendix CC Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of any school buildings, or portions thereof, hereafter constructed for which review and approval are required under Subdivision(a) of Section 17280 of the Government Code.
Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Appendix D contains more detailed elements for use with the basic access requirements found in Section 503. This appendix, like Appendices B and C, is a tool for jurisdictions looking for guidance in establishing access requirements and includes criteria for multiple-family residential developments, large one- and two-family subdivisions, specific examples for various types of turnarounds for fire department apparatus and parking regulatory signage.
Appendix E Hazard Categories
Appendix E contains guidance in the classifying of hazardous materials so that proposed designs can be evaluated intelligently and accurately. The descriptive materials and explanations of hazardous materials and how to report and evaluate them on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are intended to be instructional as well as informative.
Appendix F Hazard Ranking
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Col1 STANDARDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRACTICES, AND GUIDES Col3 DOCUMENT NUMBER DOCUMENT TITLE APPLICATION ACCA ACCA ACCA ACCA Manual N-2012 Commercial Load Calculations Ducts ACCA Manual Q-1990 Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design Ducts AHAM AHAM AHAM AHAM RAC-1-2020 Energy Measurement Test Procedure for Room Air Conditioners Air Conditioners AHRI AHRI AHRI AHRI 310/380-2017 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (Same as CSA C744) Air Conditioners AHRI 340/360-2019 Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning
and Heat Pump EquipmentAir-Source Heat Pumps AHRI 390-2021 Performance Rating of Single Package Vertical Air-Conditioners and Heat
PumpsAir Conditioners AHRI 400-2015 Performance Rating of Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers Heat Exchangers AHRI 550/590-2020 Performance Rating of Water-Chilling and Heat Pump Water-Heating Pack-
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ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1 is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers document titled “Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” 2019 (ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standards 90.1-2019).
ASHRAE STANDARD 154 is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers document titled “Ventilation for Commercial Cooking Operations,” 2016 (ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 154-2016).
ASHRAE STANDARD 193 is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers document titled “Method of Test for Determining the Airtightness of HVAC Equipment,” RA2014 (ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 193-RA2014).
ASME is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
ASME A17.1/CSA B44 is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers document titled “Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,” 2019 (ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44-2019).
ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers document titled “Plumbing Supply Fittings,” 2018 (ASME A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18).
ASTM is the American Society for Testing and Materials International.
ASTM C55 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Specifications for Concrete Building Brick,” 2017 (ASTM C55-17).
ASTM C177 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus,” 2019 (ASTM C177-19).
ASTM C272 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials for Sandwich Constructions,” 2018 (ASTM C272/C272M-18).
ASTM C335/C335M is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation,” 2017 (ASTM C335/C335M-17).
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ASTM C518 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus,” 2017 (ASTM C518-17).
ASTM C731 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Extrudability, After Package Aging of Latex Sealants,” 2015 (ASTM C731-15).
ASTM C732 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealants,” 2017 (ASTM C732-17).
ASTM C836 is the American Society for Testing and Materials document titled “Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course,” 2018 (ASTM C836/C836M-18).
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Notwithstanding California laws and regulations, these referenced standards shall be applicable only to those California Residential Code sections that are adopted.
User notes:
About this chapter: The one- and two-family dwelling code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials, products and methods of construction. Chapter 44 contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section R102.4.
ABTG Applied Building Technology Group LLC6300 Enterprise Lane Madison, WI 53719
ANSI/ABTG FS 100—2012 (R2018): Standard Requirements for Wind Pressure Resistance of Foam Plastic Insulation Sheathing Used in Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies
R303.8
ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 350 Alexandria, VA 22314
ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J—2016: Residential Load Calculation
Table R301.2
ACI American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331
318—19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete R402.2, R404.1.3, R404.1.3.1, Table R404.1.3.2(2), Table R404.1.3.2(5), Table R404.1.3.2(6), Table R404.1.3.2(7), Table R404.1.3.2(8), R404.1.3.3, R404.1.3.4, R404.1.4.2, R404.5.1, R608.1, R608.1.1, R608.1.2, R608.2, R608.5.1, R608.6.1, R608.8.2, R608.9.2, R608.9.3
332—20: Residential Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
R402.2, R403.1, R404.1.3, R404.1.3.4, R404.1.4.2, R506.1
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001
AISI S100—16 (2020) w/S2—20: North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020), with Supplement 2, 2020 Edition
R608.9.2, R608.9.3
AISI S220—20: North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Nonstructural Framing, 2020 Edition
R702.3.3
AISI S230—19: North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing—Prescriptive Method for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2019 Edition
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly in the code do I look for the list of standards?
Look in Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards (that is, § 80). Chapter 80 is the consolidated index of every standard the CFC references, including edition and the CFC sections that cite each standard.
How do I know which edition of a standard applies?
Chapter 80 lists the effective edition/year for each referenced standard; use the edition shown there. The application rules are in § 102.7.
If Chapter 80 lists a standard, does the entire standard apply?
No — a referenced standard applies only “to the extent of the reference” in the CFC. Read both the CFC section that cites the standard and § 102.7 to determine scope.
Are there cases where the code reprints other state regulations?
Yes. The code identifies reprinted CCR Title 19 text and adoption notes; check the matrix/adoption notes for special adoption status.
If I find a conflict between a CFC section and a referenced standard, which controls?
The CFC controls. Referenced standards are enforceable only to the extent the CFC references them; where the CFC modifies or limits a standard, follow the CFC language (see § 102.7).
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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