CWUIC · California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Key box compatibility, maintenance and who must maintain keys

Q: Where in the CWUIC are gate rules referenced?

Gate Entrances are addressed in CWUIC Section § 403.10 (mapped to Title 14 §1273.09 in the CWUIC table of contents). The CWUIC shows the mapping; consult Title 14/1273.09 for gate‑specific mechanical/clearance rules.

If your driveway or gate would delay fire crews, CWUIC Chapter 4 (§ 403.1) requires measures — typically a fire‑department key box — so responders can enter quickly. CWUIC points you to gate rules (§ 403.10) and the California Fire Code (CFC § 506.* and § 604.6) gives the technical requirements: use an approved/compatible UL‑listed box, mount and label it as required, and the building operator must immediately update the box if locks are changed.

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What the code requires — plain English

The California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) requires that roads, driveways and gated entrances provide ready emergency access; Chapter 4 explicitly calls for key boxes to provide access where gated roadways or other impediments would slow fire service entry (§ 403.1). The detailed technical rules for key‑box type, mounting and maintenance are found in the California Fire Code (key‑box provisions are adopted as a related requirement), but CWUIC ties the need for key boxes to access and gate requirements under § 403.1 and the gate‑entrance rules referenced in § 403.10.

The single most important rule: where a gated road or other secured access would delay lifesaving or firefighting operations, provide a key box so authorized responders can enter immediately (CWUIC Chapter 4; see § 403.1).

Note on sources

The CWUIC establishes the policy/need for key boxes in Chapter 4 and links gate requirements to access (§ 403.1 and the Gate Entrances entry at § 403.10). The CWUIC text available in the files shows the requirement and table-of-contents mapping, but the step‑by‑step installation and compatibility details (approved type, labeling, mounting height, maintenance actions) are set out in the California Fire Code (Key Boxes, Section 506) and Fire Code elevator key rules (Section 604.6). Where CWUIC text is silent in the retrieved excerpts about the exact hardware or labeling, the Fire Code supplies those technical specifics.

Requirements in detail

Below are the decision‑relevant dimensions you (owner/manager/installer) will use to decide which key box or maintenance action applies and who must act.

Decision dimension	Values / threshold to check	What to do	Code Reference
Is access restricted by a gate or secured openings?	Yes/No — if Yes, key box may be required	Provide a key box to allow immediate access for fire service	§ 403.1; CWUIC Chapter 4 overview
Gate‑specific rules mapping	Gate Entrances are addressed by CWUIC § 403.10 (mapped to Title 14 §1273.09)	Follow gate entrance requirements; coordinate key‑box placement with gate rules	§ 403.10 (CWUIC TOC mapping to 1273.09)
Approved key box type	UL‑listed type; compatible with jurisdiction rapid‑entry system when specified	Install an approved UL 1037 listed type; when a rapid‑entry system is in use, use compatible boxes	California Fire Code § 506.1 and § 506.1.2 (compatibility requirement)
Mounting location & height (elevators example)	Elevators: mounted at lobby; 5 ft 6 in (1676 mm) above finished floor to right of elevator bank	Mount per Fire Code geometry where elevator keys are involved	CFC § 506.1.2 (elevator key box mounting)
Contents limits	Elevator key boxes: contents limited to fire service elevator keys (unless authorized otherwise)	Limit contents as required; label cover “FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY—ELEVATOR KEYS” where applicable	CFC § 506.1.2(2)–(5)
Maintenance obligation when locks change	Change or rekeying of locks	Building operator must immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key; key must be secured in the key box	CFC § 506.2 (key box maintenance)
Who must provide/maintain fire‑service elevator keys	Building owner responsibilities for standardized keys	Building owner must provide up to three standardized fire service elevator keys when required by fire code official	CFC § 604.6.2.4 (responsibility to provide)

Short explanation of how CWUIC and Fire Code work together

CWUIC (Chapter 4) sets the access objective — gates and restricted access cannot impede emergency operations and the Chapter identifies key boxes as the tool to provide ready access (§ 403.1).
The California Fire Code provides the technical hardware, mounting, labeling and maintenance requirements for key boxes (CFC § 506.) and elevator key specifics (CFC § 604.6.). Where CWUIC references gate entrances (CWUIC § 403.10), follow the gate rules in combination with the Fire Code key‑box technical requirements.

Exceptions & special cases

Elevator keys: If a building uses standardized fire service elevator keys, the building must make such keys available (owner responsibility). If the elevator uses a nonstandardized key, the Fire Code allows those keys to be placed in a key box installed per CFC § 506.1.2 (compatibility and labeling requirements apply).
CWUIC mapping: CWUIC § 403.10 (Gate Entrances) is mapped to Title 14/1273.09 provisions (the CWUIC table of contents identifies this mapping). The exact gate mechanical and clearance specifications are found in those mapped provisions; the CWUIC file excerpts available show the mapping but do not reproduce every gate subsection text in full here. Consult the local adoption of Title 14/1273.09 for the gate specifics.
Jurisdictional variation: The fire code official has authority to require a key box and to approve a particular rapid‑entry/key system for the jurisdiction — always confirm compatibility with the local fire code official. CFC § 506.1 and § 506.1.2 note the fire code official’s approval role.

Common mistakes

Assuming CWUIC alone prescribes the hardware. CWUIC requires access and references key boxes, but the Fire Code spells out the approved box type, labeling, mounting and maintenance actions — do both.
Installing a key box that is not UL‑listed or not compatible with the local rapid‑entry system when one is in use. CFC requires approved types and compatibility where specified.
Forgetting to update the key box after rekeying a lock — the building operator must notify the fire code official and place the new key in the box immediately. That is a maintenance requirement (CFC § 506.2).
Storing unrelated items (e.g., occupant personal keys, hardware) in a box intended only for specific emergency keys — elevator key boxes have limits on contents and must be labeled.

Worked example — gated subdivision driveway (numbers)

Scenario: New gated subdivision road serving 12 homes has a vehicle gate at the access road. The local fire department requires a key box for rapid access.

CWUIC requirement: Because the gated roadway restricts access, CWUIC Chapter 4 requires measures (key box) to provide ready access under § 403.1. Confirm gate rules under § 403.10 with the jurisdiction.
Hardware selection: Install a UL 1037‑listed key box of the type approved by the local fire department (per CFC § 506.1). If the jurisdiction uses a rapid‑entry key system, order a box compatible with that system (compatibility requirement).
Mounting: Place the key box at the approved location near the gate; for elevator applications the Fire Code gives a 5 ft 6 in (1676 mm) mounting height example — consult the local official for precise gate mounting heights. (Elevator mounting example: CFC § 506.1.2)
Maintenance duty: If the gate lock is ever changed or rekeyed, the building/operator (or homeowner association if designated operator) must immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key to be placed in the key box (CFC § 506.2). Noncompliance risks delayed emergency access and potential enforcement.

Related provisions

CWUIC § 403.1 — Access general requirements (roads/driveways, defensible access).
CWUIC § 403.10 — Gate Entrances (mapped to Title 14 §1273.09 in the CWUIC table). Check local Title 14 adoption for full text.
California Fire Code § 506.1 — Key boxes: where required; approved type (UL 1037).
California Fire Code § 506.1.2 — Special requirements for key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys (compatibility, labeling, mounting).
California Fire Code § 506.2 — Key box maintenance: duty to notify and provide new key when locks are changed or rekeyed.
California Fire Code § 604.6 — Elevator keys: standardized key rules and owner responsibilities to provide keys where required.

Code references

Grounded in the retrieved California Wildland-Urban Interface Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

CWUIC § 506.1 Medium relevance — show source text
SECTION 506—KEY BOXES

506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.

506.1.1 Locks. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers where required by the fire code official.

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506.1.2 Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys. Key boxes provided for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with Section 506.1 and all of the following:
1. The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry key box system in use in the jurisdiction and approved by the fire code official.
2. The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words “FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY—ELEVATOR KEYS.”
3. The key box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby nearest to the lowest level of fire department access.
4. The key box shall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches (1676 mm) above the finished floor to the right side of the elevator bank.
5. Contents of the key box are limited to fire service elevator keys. Additional elevator access tools, keys and information pertinent to emergency planning or elevator access shall be permitted where authorized by the fire code official.
6. In buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single key box shall be permitted to be used where such elevator banks are separated by not more than 30 feet (9144 mm). Additional key boxes shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet (9144 mm).
Exception: A single key box shall be permitted to be located adjacent to a fire command center or the nonstandard fire service elevator key shall be permitted to be secured in a key box used for other purposes and located in accordance with Section 506.1.

506.2 Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key where a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.

SECTION 507—FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES

507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises on which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.

507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow.

507.2.1 Private fire service mains. Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 as amended in Chapter 80.

507.2.2 Water tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22.

507.3 Fire flow. Fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by an approved method or Appendix B.
CWUIC § 504.4 Medium relevance — show source text
504.4 Roof access. No person shall install or maintain any security barrier such as barbed wire fencing, razor wire fencing, chain link fencing or any other fencing material, cable, aerial, antenna or other obstruction on the roof of any commercial establishment in such a manner as to obstruct or render egress or access hazardous in the event of fire or other emergency.

Exception: Guy wire, rods and aerial antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than 30 degrees provided there is full clearance of 7 feet or more between the roof and said obstruction. Guy wire or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of one-sixth the height of the mast.

SECTION 505—PREMISES IDENTIFICATION

505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

505.2 Street or road signs. Streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs. Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs.

SECTION 506—KEY BOXES

506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.

506.1.1 Locks. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers where required by the fire code official.

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506.1.2 Key boxes for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys. Key boxes provided for nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with Section 506.1 and all of the following:
1. The key box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry key box system in use in the jurisdiction and approved by the fire code official.
2. The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words “FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY—ELEVATOR KEYS.”
3. The key box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby nearest to the lowest level of fire department access.
4. The key box shall be mounted 5 feet 6 inches (1676 mm) above the finished floor to the right side of the elevator bank.
5. Contents of the key box are limited to fire service elevator keys.
CWUIC § 506.1. Medium relevance — show source text
1. In buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single key box shall be permitted to be used where such elevator banks are separated by not more than 30 feet (9144 mm). Additional key boxes shall be provided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 feet (9144 mm).
Exception: A single key box shall be permitted to be located adjacent to a fire command center or the nonstandard fire service elevator key shall be permitted to be secured in a key box used for other purposes and located in accordance with Section 506.1.

506.2 Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key where a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box.

SECTION 507—FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES

507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises on which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.

507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow.

507.2.1 Private fire service mains. Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 as amended in Chapter 80.

507.2.2 Water tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22.

507.3 Fire flow. Fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by an approved method or Appendix B.

507.4 Water supply test. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official or approved documentation of the test shall be provided to the fire code official prior to final approval of the water supply system.

507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C or by an approved method.

507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be not more than 600 feet (183 m).

507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of the fire department connections.

Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
CWUIC § 604.6.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text
604.6.2.1 Requirements for standardized fire service elevator keys. Standardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with all of the following:
1. All fire service elevator keys within the jurisdiction shall be uniform and approved in accordance with Section 604.6.2. Keys shall be cut to a uniform key code.
2. Fire service elevator keys shall be of a patent-protected design to prevent unauthorized duplication.
3. Fire service elevator keys shall be factory restricted by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized distribution of key blanks. Uncut key blanks shall not be permitted to leave the factory.
4. Fire service elevator keys subject to these rules shall be engraved with the words “DO NOT DUPLICATE.”
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604.6.2.2 Access to standardized fire service keys. Access to standardized fire service elevator keys shall be restricted to the following:
1. Elevator owners or their authorized agents.
2. Elevator contractors.
3. Elevator inspectors of the jurisdiction.
4. Fire code officials of the jurisdiction.
5. The fire department and other emergency response agencies designated by the fire code official.
604.6.2.3 Duplication or distribution of keys. A person shall not duplicate a standardized fire service elevator key or issue, give, or sell a duplicated key unless in accordance with this code.

604.6.2.4 Responsibility to provide keys. The building owner shall provide up to three standardized fire service elevator keys where required by the fire code official, upon installation of a standardized fire service key switch or switches in the building.

604.6.3 Shunt trip. Where elevator hoistways or elevator machine rooms containing elevator control equipment are protected with automatic sprinklers, a means installed in accordance with NFPA 72, Section 21.4, Elevator Shutdown, shall be provided to automati- cally disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator prior to the application of water. This means shall not be self- resetting. The activation of sprinklers outside the hoistway or machine room shall not disconnect the main line power supply.

604.6.4 Emergency hoistway venting. Elevator hoistways containing the driving machine shall be provided with a means for vent- ing smoke and hot gases to the outer air in case of fire.

604.6.4.1 Location of vents. Vents shall be located at the top of the hoistway and shall open either directly to the outer air or through noncombustible ducts to the outer air.

604.6.4.2 Area of vents. Except as provided for in Section 3003.1.4.4 of the California Building Code, the area of the vents shall be not less than 3½ percent of the area of the hoistway nor less than 3 square feet (0.28 m [2] ) for each elevator car.
CWUIC § 604.5.2 Medium relevance — show source text
604.5.2 Occupant evacuation elevators and lobbies. Where occupant evacuation elevators are provided in accordance with Section 3008 of the California Building Code, occupant evacuation elevator fire protection and safety features shall be maintained and lobbies required by Section 3008 of the California Building Code shall be maintained free of storage and furniture.

604.5.3 Storage within elevator lobbies. Where hoistway opening protection is required by Section 3006.2 of the California Building Code, elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of storage.

604.5.4 Water protection of hoistway enclosures. Methods to prevent water from infiltrating into a hoistway enclosure required by Sections 3007.3 and 3008.3 of the California Building Code shall be maintained.

604.6 Elevator keys. All elevators shall be provided with elevator car door and firefighter service keys in accordance with Sections 604.6.1 through 604.6.2.4.

604.6.1 Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator car doors and firefighter service keys shall be kept in an approved location for immediate use by the fire department.

604.6.2 Standardized fire service elevator keys. Buildings with elevators equipped with Phase I emergency recall, Phase II emergency in-car operation, or a fire service access elevator shall be equipped to operate with a standardized fire service elevator key approved by the fire code official or a standardized key in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Exception: The owner shall be permitted to place the building’s nonstandardized fire service elevator keys in a key box installed in accordance with Section 506.1.2.

604.6.2.1 Requirements for standardized fire service elevator keys. Standardized fire service elevator keys shall comply with all of the following:
1. All fire service elevator keys within the jurisdiction shall be uniform and approved in accordance with Section 604.6.2. Keys shall be cut to a uniform key code.
2. Fire service elevator keys shall be of a patent-protected design to prevent unauthorized duplication.
3. Fire service elevator keys shall be factory restricted by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized distribution of key blanks. Uncut key blanks shall not be permitted to leave the factory.
4. Fire service elevator keys subject to these rules shall be engraved with the words “DO NOT DUPLICATE.”
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604.6.2.2 Access to standardized fire service keys. Access to standardized fire service elevator keys shall be restricted to the following:
1. Elevator owners or their authorized agents.
2. Elevator contractors.
3. Elevator inspectors of the jurisdiction.
4. Fire code officials of the jurisdiction.
5. The fire department and other emergency response agencies designated by the fire code official.
604.6.2.3 Duplication or distribution of keys. A person shall not duplicate a standardized fire service elevator key or issue, give, or sell a duplicated key unless in accordance with this code.

604.6.2.4 Responsibility to provide keys. The building owner shall provide up to three standardized fire service elevator keys where required by the fire code official, upon installation of a standardized fire service key switch or switches in the building.
CWUIC § 604.3.4 Medium relevance — show source text
604.3.4 Temperature and humidity control. Where standby power is connected to elevators, the machine room , machine space, control room and control space ventilation or air conditioning shall be connected to the standby power source.

604.3.5 Emergency hoistway venting. Where standby power is connected to elevators, the emergency hoistway ventilation system, if required, shall be connected to the standby power source.

[BE] 604.4 Emergency signs. An approved pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station on all floors instructing occupants to use the exit stairways and not to use the elevators in case of fire. Where elevators are not a component of the accessible means of egress, the sign shall read: “IN CASE OF FIRE, ELEVATORS ARE OUT OF SERVICE. USE EXIT.”

Exception: The emergency sign shall not be required for elevators that are used for occupant self-evacuation in accordance with Section 3008 of the California Building Code .

604.5 Maintenance of elevators. Elevator features and lobbies required by Section 3006 of the California Building Code shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Sections 604.5.1 through 604.5.4.

604.5.1 Fire service access elevators and lobbies. Where fire service access elevators are required by Section 3007 of the Califor- nia Building Code, fire service access elevator fire protection and safety features shall be maintained and lobbies required by Section 3007 of the California Building Code shall be maintained free of storage and furniture.

604.5.2 Occupant evacuation elevators and lobbies. Where occupant evacuation elevators are provided in accordance with Section 3008 of the California Building Code, occupant evacuation elevator fire protection and safety features shall be maintained and lobbies required by Section 3008 of the California Building Code shall be maintained free of storage and furniture.

604.5.3 Storage within elevator lobbies. Where hoistway opening protection is required by Section 3006.2 of the California Building Code, elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of storage.

604.5.4 Water protection of hoistway enclosures. Methods to prevent water from infiltrating into a hoistway enclosure required by Sections 3007.3 and 3008.3 of the California Building Code shall be maintained.

604.6 Elevator keys. All elevators shall be provided with elevator car door and firefighter service keys in accordance with Sections 604.6.1 through 604.6.2.4.

604.6.1 Elevator key location. Keys for the elevator car doors and firefighter service keys shall be kept in an approved location for immediate use by the fire department.

604.6.2 Standardized fire service elevator keys. Buildings with elevators equipped with Phase I emergency recall, Phase II emergency in-car operation, or a fire service access elevator shall be equipped to operate with a standardized fire service elevator key approved by the fire code official or a standardized key in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

Exception: The owner shall be permitted to place the building’s nonstandardized fire service elevator keys in a key box installed in accordance with Section 506.1.2.
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INDEX

Fuel piping 3004 Interlocks 3005

Location 3003 Operation and maintenance 3007 Permit 105.5.27, 105.6.15 Inert Gas 2501.1, 2906.4, Table 5003.1.1(1), Table 5003.1.1(3), 5305.8, 5703.6.3.1,

5705.2.2

Defined 202 Inflatable Amusement Device 202, 3106 Inhabited Building Defined 202 Initiating Device Defined 202

Identification 907.6.3 Insecticidal Fogging (see Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging) Inspection 104.7.2, 105.2.2, 109, 109.2.1,

901.6 Emergency and standby power system 1203.4 Fire department connections 912.7 Fire hydrant 507.5.2 Fireworks display 5608.5.3, 5608.9 Hose 3509.7

Magazines 5604.9 Masonry chimneys 605.2.1.1 Tents 3103.6 Institutional Occupancies (Group I) 203 Alarm and detection 907.2.10, 907.2.11.2, 907.2.6.1, 907.5.2.3.2 Means of egress Aisles 1018.5

Corridors 1020.2

Doors 1010.2.13, 1010.2.11, 1010.2.9, 1010.2.7, 1010.2.12.1 Lighting 1008.2, 1008.2.4 Stairway, exterior exit 1027.2 Stairways, exit access 1019 Travel distance 1006.3, 1017.2 Sprinkler protection 903.2.6, 903.3.2 Integrated Testing (Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems) 202, 901.6.2 Interconnection Fire-extinguishing systems with cooking appliances 904.14.2 Smoke alarms 907.2.11.5, 1103.8.2 Standpipe risers 905.4.2 Interior Finish Chapter 8 Defined 202

Interior Floor-Wall Base 804.4

Defined 202 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish 803, 804 Defined 202 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish and Trim 803, 804 Intumescent Fire-Resistant Materials 708 Investigations, Fire 104.10 Irritant

Defined 202

Gases 5004.7.1, 5307.1

Iso-Butane (see Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

Jurisdiction

Defined 202

Kettles [see Organic Coating or Asphalt (Tar) Kettles] Key Boxes 202, 506 Maintenance 506.2

Nonstandard fire service elevator keys 506.1.2 Required 506.1 Keys, Fire Service Elevator 604.6
CWUIC § 1020.2 Medium relevance — show source text
Corridors 1020.2

Doors 1010.2.13, 1010.2.11, 1010.2.9, 1010.2.7, 1010.2.12.1 Lighting 1008.2, 1008.2.4 Stairway, exterior exit 1027.2 Stairways, exit access 1019 Travel distance 1006.3, 1017.2 Sprinkler protection 903.2.6, 903.3.2 Integrated Testing (Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems) 202, 901.6.2 Interconnection Fire-extinguishing systems with cooking appliances 904.14.2 Smoke alarms 907.2.11.5, 1103.8.2 Standpipe risers 905.4.2 Interior Finish Chapter 8 Defined 202

Interior Floor-Wall Base 804.4

Defined 202 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish 803, 804 Defined 202 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish and Trim 803, 804 Intumescent Fire-Resistant Materials 708 Investigations, Fire 104.10 Irritant

Defined 202

Gases 5004.7.1, 5307.1

Iso-Butane (see Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

Jurisdiction

Defined 202

Kettles [see Organic Coating or Asphalt (Tar) Kettles] Key Boxes 202, 506 Maintenance 506.2

Nonstandard fire service elevator keys 506.1.2 Required 506.1 Keys, Fire Service Elevator 604.6

Laboratory Suite 202 Ladders 1104.16.6, 5704.2.8.15 Boiler, incinerator and furnace rooms

1006.2.2.1

Construction 1011.15, 1011.16, 1014.2, 1014.7, 1015.3, 1015.4 Emergency escape window wells 1031.5.2

Group I-3 1011.15, 1011.16 Refrigeration machinery rooms 1006.2.2.2

Ship’s ladders 1011.15 Landing Ramps 1012.6, 1012.10 Stairs and stairways 1010.1.4, 1010.1.5, 1011.6, 1025.2.4 Landscaped Roofs (see also Rooftop Gardens) 317, 504.3, 905.3.7 Dead foliage 317.2.2 Irrigation 317.2.1 Maintenance equipment 317.4 Maintenance plan 317.3 Laundry Carts 318.1 Lead-Acid Battery System, Stationary (see Battery Systems, Stationary Storage) Lead-Acid Battery System, Valve-Regulated (see Battery Systems, Stationary Storage) Leaks Compressed gases 5303.12 Cryogenic fluids 5503.9 Explosive materials 5604.10 Flammable and combustible
CWUIC § 3206.7.2 Medium relevance — show source text
3206.7.2 Where located. Where exterior walls surrounding high-piled storage areas face fire apparatus access roads, such walls shall be provided with fire department access doors.

3206.7.3 Access to doors. Fire department access doors shall be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder.

3206.7.4 Marking on fire department access doors. Fire department access doors shall be labeled on the exterior side with the following sign or other approved sign:

FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR

DO NOT BLOCK

The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) with a minimum stroke of [3] / 8 inch (10 mm).

3206.7.5 Number of doors required. The required fire department access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent fire department access doors does not exceed 125 feet (38 100 mm) measured center to center.

Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in existing buildings where change in occupancy is not proposed.

3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll-up doors shall not be considered fire department access doors unless approved.

3206.7.7 Locking devices. Locking devices on fire department access doors shall be approved.

3206.7.8 Key box. Where fire department access doors are required, a key box shall be installed in accordance with Section 506.1. The key box shall contain keys or devices to allow for entry through the fire department access doors.

3206.8 Smoke and heat removal. Where smoke and heat removal is required by Table 3206.2 it shall be provided in accordance with Section 910.

3206.9 Fire department hose connections. Where exit passageways are required by the California Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with Section 905.

3206.10 Aisles. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46 m [2] ), in accordance with Sections 3206.10.1 through 3206.10.3. Aisles separating storage piles or racks shall comply with NFPA 13. Aisles shall comply with Chapter 10.

Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed where approved.

3206.10.1 Width. Aisle width shall be in accordance with Sections 3206.10.1.1 and 3206.10.1.2.

Exceptions:
1. Aisles crossing rack structures or storage piles, that are used only for employee access, shall be not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide.
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1. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf storage shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide.
CWUIC § 4-1 Medium relevance — show source text
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User notes:

About this chapter: Chapter 4 provides requirements that apply to all occupancies in the wildland-urban interface and pertain to all of the following:
1. Fire service access to the property that is to be protected, including fire apparatus access roads and off-road driveways.
2. Premises identification.
3. Key boxes to provide ready access to properties secured by gated roadways or other impediments to rapid fire service access.
4. Fire protection water supplies, including adequate water sources, pumper apparatus drafting sites, fire hydrant systems and system reliability.
5. Fire department access to equipment such as fire suppression equipment and fire hydrants.
SECTION 401—GENERAL

401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in accordance with this chapter.

401.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establish the minimum requirements for emergency vehicle access and water supply for buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface areas.

401.3 General safety precautions. General safety precautions shall be in accordance with this chapter. See also Appendix A.

SECTION 402—APPLICABILITY

402.1 Subdivisions. Subdivisions shall comply with Sections 402.1.1 and 402.1.2.

402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 2; and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.

402.1.2 Water supply. New subdivisions as determined by this jurisdiction shall be provided with water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; and Section 404.

402.1.2.1 Parcel map approval. Water supply requirements shall apply in the tentative and parcel map process when new parcels are approved by the local jurisdiction.

402.2 Individual structures. Individual structures shall comply with Sections 402.2.1 and 402.2.2.

402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Subsection 1273; and Section 403 .

402.2.2 Water supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with a conforming water supply in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; California Fire Code Section 507; and Section 404.
CWUIC § 504.7 Medium relevance — show source text
Ignition Source Control Appendix A, A104 Ignition-Resistant Building Material 202, 503 Ignition-Resistant Construction 504 Appendages 504.7 Detached accessory structures 504.11 Eaves 504.3

Exterior doors 504.9

Exterior walls 504.5

Gutters and downspouts 504.4 Protection of eaves 504.3 Roof covering 504.2 Underfloor protection 504.6 Vents 504.10

Windows 504.8 Ignition-Resistant Construction and Material 503 Inspection and Enforcement 109 Abatement 109.3.8 Authority to inspect 109.1.2 Citations 109.3.4

Enforcement 109.2 Placarding 109.3.5.3 Prosecution 109.3.6

Reinspections 109.1.3 Right of entry 104.4 Testing 109.1.4 Unsafe conditions 109.3.5

Key Box 403.1

Land Use Limitations Appendix A, A108 Legal Defense of the Code Official 104.8.1 Liability of the Code Official 104.8

Log Wall Construction 202 LP-Gas Installations 606

Maintenance 101.6 Maintenance of Defensible Space 604 Modified area 604.2 Responsibility 604.3 Trees 604.4 Mapping of Wildland-Urban Interface Area 302.2 Multilayered Glazed Panels 202

Noncombustible Roof Covering 202

Outbuilding 202

Peer Review 104.2.2.7, 202 Permits

Application 105.4 Approval 105.5 Expiration 105.8 Issuance 105.6 Preliminary inspection 105.4.1 Refusal to issue 105.6.1

Required 105.2 Retention 105.9

Revocation 105.10 Validity 105.7 Work exempt from permit 105.3 Placarding as Unsafe 109.3.5.3 Powers and Duties of the Code

Official 104.1

Practical Difficulties 104.2.3 Protection of Pumps and Water Storage Facilities Appendix A, A107

Rafter Tail 202 Referenced Standards 102.4, Chapter 7 Registered Design Professional 104.2.1.2, 104.2.2.6.2, 106.1, 202 Residential Unit 202 Retroactivity 101.4 Ridgelline 202 Road 202 Roof Covering 202 Roof Covering System 202 Roof Coverings, Replacement or Repair of 507

Roof Deck 202

Scope 101 Self-Defense Mechanism Appendix G Service Utilities 111

Slope 202 Spark Arrestors 605 Stop Work Order 113 Storage of Firewood and Combustible Materials 607 Strategic Ridgeline 202 Structure 202

Subdivision 202
CWUIC § 5.4.4. Medium relevance — show source text
Section 5, Electric Metering: General
1. Building site plans – Shows where the electric room is located, including driving and walking paths to the room.
2. Elevation plans (all sides) – Shows where the room is located, including access and walking paths to the room, and any ramps and driveways leading to the room.
3. Floor plan – Shows the dimensions of the room, all service and metering equipment to be installed (including fire pumps), and the working space and clearances surrounding all of the equipment.
4. Single-line drawings – Shows the service termination and metering equipment, fire pump switchboard or panel, transfer switches, customer generation interconnections, disconnect switches, as well as the electrical capacities and voltages of the equipment.
B. Designs must include a designated room for electric service, meters, and metering equipment.

C. Electric rooms must be clear of obstructions and located inside of buildings on the ground floor or no more than one story below the ground floor. The exception is a qualified high-rise building where the walking surface of the highest tenant-occupied floor is over 75 feet high. PG&E may, at its option, approve grouped meter locations on one or more upper floors.

For high-rise buildings, typically 16 stories or greater, PG&E at its discretion might allow subtractive billing for locations that qualify and meet the requirements. Contact your local service planning representative for more information.

D. Electric rooms must have a doorway that opens 90 degrees or more directly to the outside of the building or into an area that is available to the general public. DO NOT design and build meter and service-termination rooms with multiple separate doorways leading up to the room or which must be accessed by walking down a corridor.

N OTE: The term “available to the public” means any person(s) who does or does not live or work at the location can walk into the business, building, or structure and up to the meter room without being restricted by locked doors, gates, security personnel, or other forms of restriction.

E. Electric rooms must have a clear and safe working space as described in Subsection 5.4.4., “Working Space,” on Page 5-17, and Subsection 5.4.5., “Barricades,” on Page 5-21.

F. Rooms must not include gas meters but can be used for communication equipment.

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Section 5, Electric Metering: General

5.3.4. (continued)

G. Rooms may be locked if the applicant provides PG&E with independent access to the room. Ensure the meter room is locked using one of the following methods.
1. Preferred: Use an acceptably located key lock box, provided by PG&E and installed by the applicant, to hold the applicant’s key to the electric meter room door. The key’s lock box must be installed near the meter room door. PG&E personnel can use the following meter codes to order a key lock box for an applicant:
```
   - M170164


   - M170171


   - M231097
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2. Nonpreferred: Use a double-lock device (e.g., hasp), provided by the applicant, with one lock for the applicant and one lock for PG&E. This type of double-lock arrangement is typically used on gates.
CWUIC § 907.5.2.2 Medium relevance — show source text
Elevator Group 202 Emergency voice/alarm communication system in 907.5.2.2 Elevator Hoistways 704.1, 1103.4 Pressurization 909.21

Water protection 604.5.4 Elevator Keys, Fire Service (see Keys, Fire Service Elevator) Elevator Keys, Nonstandardized Fire Service Key boxes for 506.1.2 Elevator Recall/Emergency Operation 604 Emergency Alarm System 908, 5004.9, 5005.4.4

Defined 202 Emergency Breakaway Devices 2306.7.5.1, 2307.6.3 Emergency Control Station 2703.1 Defined 202 Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening 202, 1031 Maintenance 1032.7 Emergency Evacuation Drill 405 Defined 202 Frequency 405.3, Table 405.3 Emergency Lighting Equipment Inspection and testing 1032.10 Emergency Planning and Preparedness Chapter 4 Emergency Power Systems 202, 1203 Emergency Relief Venting 2306.6.2.5, 5704.2.7.4 Emergency Repairs 105.1.4 Emergency Responder Enhancement Communications Coverage System 202, 510 Active RF-emitting device 202, 510.4.2.1, 510.4.2.4, 510.5.2.1 Existing buildings 1103.2 High-rise buildings 914.3.6 Passive RF-emitting device 202 Permits 105.6.5 RF-emitting device 510.4.2.1, 510.4.2.4, 510.4.2.5, 510.5.2.1 Emergency Shutoff Valve 202, 5003.2.2.1, 5503.4.6, 5505.3.2, 6303.1.2, 6403.1.1 Emergency Shutoff Valve, Automatic 202, 2305.2.4, 2306.7.4, 5003.2.9.1, 5505.3.2, 5803.1.3, 6303.1.2, 6303.1.2.2, 6403.1.1.1 Emergency Shutoff Valve, Manual 202, 2309.5.2, 2309.5.2.1, 5505.3.2, 5803.1.3, 6303.1.2, 6303.1.2.2, 6403.1.1.2 Emergency Venting for Tanks 607.5, 2306.5, 5704.2.7.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.2, 5704.2.9.7.2 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications 907.5.2.2

Atriums 907.2.14

Captions 907.5.2.2.4 Covered mall buildings 907.2.20 Deep underground buildings 907.2.19 Defined 202

Group A 907.2.1.1 High-rise building 907.2.13 Special amusement buildings 907.2.12.3 Employee Training 406 Employee Work Area Defined 202
CWUIC § 105.5.11 Medium relevance — show source text
Permit 105.5.11

Requirements 5503 Underground storage tanks 5806.4.5 Cryogenic Vessel Defined 202

Current Taps 603.5.2 Custodial Care (Occupancy Group I) [see Institutional (Group I), Day Care and Residential (Group R)] 202, 203 Cutting and Welding (see Welding and Other Hot Work) Cylinder Defined 202

Damper Defined 202 Danger, Imminent 115.2 Day Box (Magazine, Type 3) 202 Defined 202

Day Care (Group I-4) Table 1004.5,

1006.2.2.4

Dead End 1020.5, 1021.1 Decorations 807

Exit obstruction 1032.6

Decorative Materials 807

Defined 202 Decorative Vegetation Artificial 807.4

Natural 06

Defend-In-Place 202, 1020.3 Defueling Aircraft 2006.5 Hydrogen fuel tanks 2309.6 Delayed Egress Locks 1010.2.12.1, 1032.2.1 Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) 202 Deluge System 202, 903.4.1, 2805.2 Demolition of Buildings Fire Safety Chapter 33

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Electrostatic Apparatus 2407 Electrostatic Fluidized Bed 202

Elevator Group 202 Emergency voice/alarm communication system in 907.5.2.2 Elevator Hoistways 704.1, 1103.4 Pressurization 909.21

Water protection 604.5.4 Elevator Keys, Fire Service (see Keys, Fire Service Elevator) Elevator Keys, Nonstandardized Fire Service Key boxes for 506.1.2 Elevator Recall/Emergency Operation 604 Emergency Alarm System 908, 5004.9, 5005.4.4

Defined 202 Emergency Breakaway Devices 2306.7.5.1, 2307.6.3 Emergency Control Station 2703.1 Defined 202 Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening 202, 1031 Maintenance 1032.7 Emergency Evacuation Drill 405 Defined 202 Frequency 405.3, Table 405.3 Emergency Lighting Equipment Inspection and testing 1032.10 Emergency Planning and Preparedness Chapter 4 Emergency Power Systems 202, 1203 Emergency Relief Venting 2306.6.2.5, 5704.2.7.4 Emergency Repairs 105.1.4 Emergency Responder Enhancement Communications Coverage System 202, 510 Active RF-emitting device 202, 510.4.2.1, 510.4.2.4, 510.5.2.1 Existing buildings 1103.2 High-rise buildings 914.3.6 Passive RF-emitting device 202 Permits 105.6.
CWUIC § 402.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
Title 19, Division 1]|||||||||||||||||||||||| |Chapter / Section|||||||||||||||||||||||| |402|||†||||||||||||||||||||| |402.1.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |402.1.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |402.1.2.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |402.2.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |402.2.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |402.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.4|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.5|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.6_Reserved_|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.7|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |404.8|||X|||||||||||||||||||||
- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.

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User notes:

About this chapter: Chapter 4 provides requirements that apply to all occupancies in the wildland-urban interface and pertain to all of the following:
1. Fire service access to the property that is to be protected, including fire apparatus access roads and off-road driveways.
2. Premises identification.
3. Key boxes to provide ready access to properties secured by gated roadways or other impediments to rapid fire service access.
4. Fire protection water supplies, including adequate water sources, pumper apparatus drafting sites, fire hydrant systems and system reliability.
5. Fire department access to equipment such as fire suppression equipment and fire hydrants.
SECTION 401—GENERAL

401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in accordance with this chapter.

401.2 Objective. The objective of this chapter is to establish the minimum requirements for emergency vehicle access and water supply for buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface areas.
CWUIC § 4-3 Medium relevance — show source text
402 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

403 Emergency Preparedness Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 404 Fire Safety, Evacuation and Lockdown Plans . . . . . . 4-10 405 Emergency Evacuation Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 406 Employee Training and Response Procedures. . . . . 4-15

407 Hazard Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

501 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

502 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

503 Fire Apparatus Access Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 504 Access to Building Openings and Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 505 Premises Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

506 Key Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 507 Fire Protection Water Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 508 Fire Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

509 Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

510 Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . .6-3

601 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

602 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
CWUIC § 601.3 Medium relevance — show source text
Dead-end Road 202 Defensible Space 403, 601.3 Vegetation Plan 603 Definitions 202 Designation of Wildland-Urban Interface Area 302.1

Director 202 Driveway 202 Dumping Appendix A, A106 Dwelling 202

Exterior Covering 202

INDEX

Fees 109 Findings of Fact Appendix E Fire Chief 202 Fire Danger Rating System Appendix D Fire Flow Calculation Area Application 404.5 Defined 202 Fire Hazard Severity Zones 1.1.2, 202, 302.1, 302.2, Appendix D, Appendix H Fire Protection Plans 602

Fire Weather 202

Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction 501.3 Fire-Resistive Vegetation Appendix F Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber or

Wood 503.2, 504.5, 504.7, 504.11 Flame Spread Index 202 Flashing 504.2.1, 504.5.1 Fuel Break 202, 609 Fuel Models Appendix D Fuel Modification 202

Fuel Modification Distance 603.2

Fuel Mosaic 202 Fuel-Loading 202

General Requirements Appendix A Green Belt 202

Greenways 202

Hammerhead/T 202 Hazardous Land Use 202

Hazardous Materials 202 Heavy Timber Construction 202

Ignition Source Control Appendix A, A104 Ignition-Resistant Building Material 202, 503 Ignition-Resistant Construction 504 Appendages 504.7 Detached accessory structures 504.11 Eaves 504.3

Exterior doors 504.9

Exterior walls 504.5

Gutters and downspouts 504.4 Protection of eaves 504.3 Roof covering 504.2 Underfloor protection 504.6 Vents 504.10

Windows 504.8 Ignition-Resistant Construction and Material 503 Inspection and Enforcement 109 Abatement 109.3.8 Authority to inspect 109.1.2 Citations 109.3.4

Enforcement 109.2 Placarding 109.3.5.3 Prosecution 109.3.6

Reinspections 109.1.3 Right of entry 104.4 Testing 109.1.4 Unsafe conditions 109.3.5

Key Box 403.1

Land Use Limitations Appendix A, A108 Legal Defense of the Code Official 104.8.1 Liability of the Code Official 104.8

Log Wall Construction 202 LP-Gas Installations 606

Maintenance 101.6 Maintenance of Defensible Space 604 Modified area 604.2 Responsibility 604.3 Trees 604.4 Mapping of Wildland-Urban Interface Area 302.2 Multilayered Glazed Panels 202

Noncombustible Roof Covering 202

Outbuilding 202
CWUIC § 2.725 Medium relevance — show source text
Figure 22 Corrugated Core Flex Conduit

Smooth Inner Wall Lower Coefficient

No Glue

Figure 23 Key-Lock � Couplers

1 Conduit can be used in areas minor soil settlement issues or for re-routes. 2 Inside wall is corrugated. 3 Minimum bending radius is 24 inches for all sizes.

Table 21 Data and Material Codes for Key-Lock � Couplers [1]

Conduit
Size
(inches) Insertion Lengths (inches) Material
Code

2 2.725 360102

3 3.125 360103

4 2 2.875 360105

1 Kit has coupler, two locks and two gaskets. 2 Coupler to connect corrugated core flex to corrugated core flex.

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Flexible (HDPE) Conduit and Fittings (continued)

Install the Key-Lock Coupler Following the Procedure Below
1. Make certain the elastomeric gasket is seated in the second corrugation on 4” conduit and the first corrugation on 6” conduit. Be sure the gasket is positioned as shown on Figure 24.
Figure 24 Key-Lock � Couplers Gasket Position
1. Use only a water-based lubricant. Apply the lubricant to the outside surface of the gasket. A light coating of lubricant should also be applied to the chamfered leading edge of the coupler as shown on Figure 25.
Figure 25 Key-Lock � Couplers Lubricant Application
1. Insert the gasketed end of the Smooth-Cor � conduit into the coupler. Note the black home-mark, which is used to identify proper coupling as shown on Figure 26.
Figure 26 Key-Lock � Couplers Insertion
1. Use a mallet and wood block to seat the coupler until the home-mark is covered. Note that the small lock ring on the inside surface of the coupler snaps into a matching corrugation as shown on Figure 27.
Figure 27 Key-Lock � Couplers Locked in Place

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Flexible (HDPE) Conduit and Fittings (continued)
1. Insert the Key-Lock � strip following the directional arrow into the pre-drilled hole in the coupler. Apply a small amount of lubricant to aid in the insertion. Push the Key-Lock � strip (in the direction of the arrow on the label) around the entire circumference, locking the grooves in the conduit and coupler securely together. Trim the excess Key-Lock � strip material from the coupler (optional). See Figure 28 below.
Figure 28 Key-Lock � Couplers Strip Insertion

Note: When cutting the Smooth-Cor ® conduit in the field to a custom length, it necessary to follow the steps below:
1. Cut the conduit at the selected corrugation valley.

Conduit Size (inches)	Insertion Lengths (inches)	Material Code
2	2.725	360102
3	3.125	360103
4 2	2.875	360105

CWUIC § 1-2 Medium relevance — show source text

Population growth and the expanding urban development into traditionally nonurban areas have increasingly brought humans into contact with wildfires. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), every year, wildfires burn across the United States and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. In 2018 more than 58,000 fires burned nearly 9 million acres across the US. More than 25,000 structures were destroyed, including 18,137 residences and 229 commercial structures. California accounted for the highest number of structures lost in one state due to the number of significant fires, including the Mendocino Complex, Carr, Camp and Woolsey fires.

The IWUIC is a model code that is intended to be adopted and used supplemental to the adopted building and fire codes of a jurisdiction. The unrestricted use of property in wildland-urban interface areas is a potential threat to life and property from fire and resulting erosion. The IWUIC has as its objective the establishment of minimum special regulations for the safeguarding of life and

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property from the intrusion of fire from wildland fire exposures and fire exposures from adjacent structures and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels, even in the absence of fire department intervention.

Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of fire in wildland-urban interface areas are provided in a tiered manner commensurate with the relative level of hazard present.

ARRANGEMENT AND FORMAT OF THE 2025 CWUIC

The format of the CWUIC allows each chapter to be devoted to a particular subject. The following table shows how the CWUIC is divided. The chapter synopses detail the scope and intent of the provisions of the CWUIC.

CHAPTER TOPICS	Col2
CHAPTER	SUBJECT
1-2	Administration and Definitions
3-4	Wildland-Urban Interface Area Designation and Requirements
5	Building Construction Regulations
6	Fire Protection Requirements
7	Referenced Standards
Appendices A-I	Adoptable and Informational Appendices

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration.

Chapter 1 establishes the limits of applicability of the code and describes how the code is to be applied and enforced. The provisions of Chapter 1 establish the authority and duties of the code official appointed by the authority having jurisdiction and also establish the rights and privileges of the design professional, contractor and property owner.

Chapter 2 Definitions.

Chapter 2 is the repository of the definitions of terms used in the body of the code. The user of the code should be familiar with and consult this chapter because the definitions are essential to the correct interpretation of the code and because the user may not be aware that a term is defined.

Chapter 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas.

Chapter 3 provides for the fundamental aspect of applying the code—the legal declaration and establishment of wildland-urban interface areas within the adopting jurisdiction, mapping of the area, periodic review and updates.

Chapter 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirements.

The requirements of Chapter 4 apply to all occupancies in the wildland-urban interface and pertain to all of the following:

Fire service access to the property that is to be protected, including fire apparatus access roads and off-road driveways.
Premises identification.

CWUIC § 302.1 Medium relevance — show source text

2|Purpose|Y|||||||51176|4201| |302|Wildland-Urban
Interface Area
Designations|Y||||||||| |302.1|Mapping|Y|||4904.2||||51178|4202
4203(a)
4204| |302.2|Review of wildland-
urban interface areas|Y|||||||51181|4204| |Chapter 4|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements|Wildland-urban interface area requirements| |401|General|Y||||||||| |401.1|Scope|Y||||||||| |401.2|Objective|Y||||1273.00||||| |401.3|General safety
precautions|Y||||||||| |402|Applicability|Y|||||||||

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APPENDIX H—REFERENCED CALIFORNIA DOCUMENTS

2025 CWUIC—continued	Col2	Adopted Yes/No	IWUIC Section	CBC Section	CFC Section	Title 14, Division 1.5 Section	Title 19, Division 1 Section	Gov Code Section	PRC Section	HSC Section
Section	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title	Title
Chapter 4	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements	Wildland-urban interface area requirements
402.1	Subdivisions	Y
402.1.1	Access	Y			503
402.1.2	Water supply	Y			507
402.1.2.1	Parcel map approval	Y						1275.01
402.2	Individual structures	Y			503 507
402.2.1	Access	Y			503
402.2.2	Water supply	Y			507
402.3	Existing conditions	N			505.1
403	Access	Y				1273
403.1	General	Y				1273.00
403.1.1	Section 403 definitions	Y				1270.01(f)
403.1.2	Width	Y				1273.01(a) 1273.

CWUIC § 402.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 2; and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.

402.1.2 Water supply. New subdivisions as determined by this jurisdiction shall be provided with water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; and Section 404.

402.1.2.1 Parcel map approval. Water supply requirements shall apply in the tentative and parcel map process when new parcels are approved by the local jurisdiction.

402.2 Individual structures. Individual structures shall comply with Sections 402.2.1 and 402.2.2.

402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Subsection 1273; and Section 403 .

402.2.2 Water supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with a conforming water supply in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; California Fire Code Section 507; and Section 404.

402.3 Existing conditions. Existing buildings shall be provided with address markers in accordance with Sections 403.2.4 and 403.2.5 . Existing roads and fire protection equipment shall be provided with markings in accordance with Sections 403.4 and 404.8, respectively.

SECTION 403—ACCESS

USER NOTE: The standards in Section 403 applicable to roads shall not apply to roads used solely for agriculture; mining; or the management of timberland or harvesting of forest products. [CCR, Title 14 §1270.03(d)]

403.1 General. Roads and driveways, whether public or private, unless exempted under 14 CCR § 1270.03(d), shall provide for safe access for emergency wildfire equipment and civilian evacuation concurrently, and shall provide unobstructed traffic circulation during a wildfire emergency consistent 403.1.1 to 403.1.9. [CCR, Title 14 §1273.00]

403.1.1 Section 403 definitions. When used in Section 403, the term listed below shall be defined as follows:

DEFENSIBLE SPACE. The area within the perimeter of a parcel, development, neighborhood or community where basic wildland fire protection practices and measures are implemented to defend against encroaching wildfire or to escape structure fires. The perimeter as used in this regulation [CCR Title 14] is the area encompassing the parcel or parcels proposed for construction and/or development, excluding the physical structure itself. The area is characterized by the establishment and maintenance of emer- gency vehicle access, emergency water reserves, road names and identification, and fuel modification measures. [CCR Title 14 §1270.01(f)]
CWUIC § 3-3 Medium relevance — show source text
301 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

302 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Designations . . . . . .3-3

CHAPTER 4 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA

REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

401 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

402 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

403 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

404 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

501 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

502 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

503 Ignition-Resistant Construction and Material. . . . . .5-3

504 Ignition-Resistant Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

505 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

506 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

507 Replacement or Repair of Roof Coverings. . . . . . . . .5-9

CHAPTER 6 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . .6-3

601 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

602 Fire Protection Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

603 Vegetation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

604 Maintenance of Defensible Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
CWUIC § 403.1 Medium relevance — show source text
only those sections
that are listed below||||||X|X||||||||||||||||X|| |Chapter / Section||||||||||||||||||||||||| |403|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.1.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.2.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.2.1.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.1.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.2.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.3.5|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.4.7|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.4.7.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.4.8.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.5.4|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.6|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |403.7|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |404.5|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |404.6|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |404.12|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.2.1|||X|X|X|||||||||||||||||||| |406.2.2||||X|X|||||||||||||||||||| |406.2.3||||||X|X|||||||||||||||||| |406.2.7||||X|X|X||||||||||||||||||| |406.3.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.6.4.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.8.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.9|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.9.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.9.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |406.9.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407||||||||||||||||||||||||| |407.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.1.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.2.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.2.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.2.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |407.2.5|||X||||||||||||||||||||||

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CWUIC § 1-21 Medium relevance — show source text
107 Temporary Uses, Equipment and Systems . . . . . . 1-21

108 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

109 Inspection and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

110 Certificate of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

111 Service Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

112 Means of Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

113 Stop Work Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

201 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

202 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

CHAPTER 3 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS . . . . 3-3

301 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

302 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Designations . . . . . .3-3

CHAPTER 4 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA

REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

401 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

402 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

403 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

404 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

501 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
CWUIC § 402.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
1|Subdivisions|Y||||||||| |402.1.1|Access|Y|||503|||||| |402.1.2|Water supply|Y|||507|||||| |402.1.2.1|Parcel map approval|Y||||||1275.01||| |402.2|Individual structures|Y|||503
507|||||| |402.2.1|Access|Y|||503|||||| |402.2.2|Water supply|Y|||507|||||| |402.3|Existing conditions|N|||505.1|||||| |403|Access|Y||||1273||||| |403.1|General|Y||||1273.00||||| |403.1.1|Section 403 definitions|Y||||1270.01(f)||||| |403.1.2|Width|Y||||1273.01(a)
1273.01(b)
1273.01(c)||||| |403.1.3|Road Surfaces|Y||||1273.02(a)
1273.02(b)
1273.02(c)||||| |403.1.4|Grades|Y||||1273.03(a)
1273.03(b)||||| |403.1.5|Radius|Y||||1273.04(a)
1273.04(b)||||| |403.1.6|Turnarounds|Y||||1273.05(a)
1273.05(b)
1273.05(c)
1273.05(d)
1273.05(e)
1273.05(f)
1273.05(g)||||| |Figure A|Turnaround with two
10' traffic lanes|Y||||Figure A||||| |Figure B|Turnaround with one
10' traffic lane|Y||||Figure B||||| |403.1.7|Turnouts|Y||||1273.06||||| |403.1.8|Road and driveway
structures|Y||||1273.07(a)
1273.07(b)
1273.07(c)
1273.07(d)||||| |403.1.9|Dead-end roads|Y||||1273.08(a)
1273.08(b)||||| |403.10|Gate Entrances|Y||||1273.09(a)
1273.09(b)
1273.09(c)
1273.09(d)||||| |403.2|Signing and Building
Numbering|Y||||Article 3||||| |403.2.1|Intent|Y||||1274.00||||| |403.2.2|Road signs|Y||||1274.01||||| |403.2.3|Road Sign
Installation, Location
and Visibility|Y||||1274.02(a)
1274.02(b)
1274.02(c)
1274.02(d)||||| |403.2.4|Addresses for
Buildings|Y||||1274.03(a)
1274.03(b)
1274.03(c)||||| ||||||||||||

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CWUIC § 3.8.2 Medium relevance — show source text
3.8.2_|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |914.7 –914.7.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |914.7.2.2 – 914.7.2.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.2 – 915.2.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.2.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.4.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.4.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.4.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.4.4|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.5.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.6.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |915.7|||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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9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

User notes:

About this chapter: Chapter 9 prescribes the minimum requirements for active fire protection equipment systems to perform the functions of detecting a fire, alerting the occupants or fire department of a fire emergency, mass notification, gas detection, controlling smoke and controlling or extinguishing the fire. Generally, the requirements are based on the occupancy, the height and the area of the building because these are the factors that most affect firefighting capabilities and the relative hazard of a specific building or portion thereof. This chapter parallels and is substantially duplicated in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code ; however, this chapter also contains periodic testing criteria that are not contained in the California Building Code . In addition, the special fire protection system requirements based on use and occupancy found in Chapter 4 of the California Building Code are duplicated in this chapter as a user convenience.

SECTION 901—GENERAL

901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems are required and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of all fire protection and life safety systems.

901.2 Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection and life safety systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection and life safety systems. Construction documents for fire protection and life safety systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation.
CWUIC § 1126A.5 Medium relevance — show source text
1126A.5 Type of latch and lock. The type of latch and lock required for all doors or gates shall be in accordance with Section 1126A.6 and Chapter 10.

1126A.6 Hand-activated door or gate hardware. Hand-activated door or gate latching, locking and opening hardware shall be centered between 30 inches (762 mm) and 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor. Latching and locking doors or gates that are hand-acti- vated and on an accessible route shall be operable with a single effort by lever type hardware, panic bars, push-pull activating bars or other hardware designed to provide passage without requiring the ability to grasp the opening hardware. Locked exit doors or gates shall operate consistent with Section 1126A.4, in the direction of egress. When sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hard- ware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

Exception: Access gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas and hot tubs shall be permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on self-latching devices at 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground provided the self-latch- ing devices are not also self-locking devices operated by means of a key, electronic opener or integral combination lock. 1126A.6.1 Lever type hardware. The lever or lever of actuated latches or locks shall be curved with a return to within [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) of the door or gate to prevent catching on the clothing of persons during egress.

Exception: Group R and U occupancies with an occupant load of 10 or less.

1126A.7 Smooth surface. Swinging door or gate surfaces within 10 inches (254 mm) of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within [1] / 16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other and be free of sharp or abrasive edges. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.

Exceptions:

1. Automatic doors or gates. 2. Tempered glass doors without stiles and having a bottom rail or shoe with the top leading edge tapered at 60 degrees mini- mum from the horizontal.

3. Doors or gates that do not extend to within 10 inches (254 mm) of the finish floor or ground.

1126A.8 Windows. Where glazed openings are provided in accessible rooms or spaces for operation by occupants, at least one opening shall comply with Section 1138A.4.

Each glazed opening required by the enforcing agency to be operable shall comply with Section 1138A.4.

SECTION 1127A —COMMON USE FACILITIES

Note: For public use facilities, see Chapter 11B of this code.

1127A.1 General. When provided, common use areas and facilities in covered multifamily housing developments shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. Common use facilities include, but are not limited to, lobbies, toilet and bathing facilities, laundry facilities, community rooms, clubhouses, health and fitness facilities, game rooms and portions of common use tenant storage. All entrances,
CWUIC § 2-10 Medium relevance — show source text
PG&E prefers that rotary meter sets be located outside of and away from the building.

PG&E must have unrestricted, drive-up access for service trucks and adequate space to install and maintain the meter.

Any deviations require advanced approval from PG&E.

For specific information, see Gas Rule 16, Section C, Number 5, “Unusual Site Conditions.” Figure 2-10, “Property Line Installation,” below, shows a property-line meter set installation.

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2.4.2. (continued)

Gas Service Pipe

Street or Roadway

Section 2, Gas Service

Gas Meter Location and Meter Protection Provided

Property Line

Gas Distribution Main

Figure 2-10 Property Line Installation

A. Descriptions of Acceptable Meter Locations

For descriptions of, and specific requirements for, acceptable gas meter - “ ” locations, see Gas Design Standard J 15, Gas Meter Locations, located in Appendix C.

Figure 2-11, “Acceptable Locations for Gas Meter Installations,” on Page 2-23, and Figure 2-12, “Acceptable Meter Locations for Mobile Home Parks,” on Page 2-24, illustrate locations that are acceptable for installing typical meter sets.

1. Required Access

PG&E employees require access to gas meter sets to perform inspection and maintenance activities. When gas meter locations are approved by PG&E and are installed in areas that are locked or can potentially be inaccessible, the applicant must allow PG&E employees access to the meters.

a. Use a lock box, provided by PG&E and installed by the applicant, to hold the applicant’s key. The lock box with key must be installed in a PG&E-approved location near the gas meter access point.

b. For gates, a double-lock device (e.g., hasp) may be required with one lock for the applicant and one lock for PG&E.

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Section 2, Gas Service

2.4.2. (continued)

2. Approved Meter Set Locations (In Order of Preference)

N OTE : For specific requirements and definitions, see Gas Design

Standard J-15, located in Appendix C.

a. Meter set located outside a building including property-line

meter sets.

b. Meter set located outside in an alcove as described in Subsection 2.4.2.G.1., “Alcoves,” on Page 2-41.

c. Enclosures as described in Subsection 2.4.2.G.2., “Enclosures,” on Page 2-42.

d. Meter set located in a cabinet or closet as described in Subsection 2.4.2.G.3., “General Requirements for Meter Cabinets,” on Page 2-43, and Subsection 2.4.2.G.4., “Gas Meter Closets,” on Page 2-45.

Frequently asked questions

Who is responsible for keeping keys current in the key box?

The building operator (or the responsible party designated by the owner, such as an HOA) must immediately notify the fire code official and place the new key in the key box when a lock is changed or rekeyed (see CFC § 506.2).

Does the CWUIC say what model or brand of key box to use?

CWUIC requires ready access and identifies key boxes as the tool under § 403.1, but the Fire Code prescribes technical approval (UL 1037 listing) and compatibility requirements; follow CFC § 506 for approved types and local fire department direction.

If my gate uses a standardized elevator key, do I still need a key box?

If fire service elevator keys are standardized and provided to the fire department, the owner still must ensure the keys are available per CFC § 604.6; for nonstandardized keys, the exception permits placement in a key box installed per CFC § 506.1.2.

What if my jurisdiction has a rapid‑entry system already?

If a rapid‑entry (rapid access) key system is in use in the jurisdiction, any key box for nonstandardized elevator keys must be compatible with that system and approved by the fire code official (CFC § 506.1.2). Coordinate with the local fire department.

Where in the CWUIC are gate rules referenced?

Gate Entrances are addressed in CWUIC Section § 403.10 (mapped to Title 14 §1273.09 in the CWUIC table of contents). The CWUIC shows the mapping; consult Title 14/1273.09 for gate‑specific mechanical/clearance rules.

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