The California Fire Code (CFC), part of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is a set of regulations focused on fire safety and prevention in buildings and structures, based on the International Fire Code 2021 with state-specific amendments. Here's a more detailed breakdown:Key Aspects of the California Fire Code:
- Purpose:The CFC aims to safeguard life and property from fire hazards, including those arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials, as well as hazardous conditions in buildings.
- Basis:The 2022 California Fire Code is based on the International Fire Code 2021 (IFC 2021) with California-specific amendments and additions.
- Interrelation with other codes:The CFC is heavily intertwined with the requirements of the California Building Code 2022, which contains further guidelines on fire-resistant construction and materials.
- Scope:The CFC covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Fire Service Features: Access to buildings, fire apparatus access roads, and roof access.
- Building Services and Systems: Fire protection and life safety systems, including fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers.
- Special Occupancies and Operations: Specific regulations for various occupancies like aviation facilities, dry cleaning, and combustible dust-producing operations.
- Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition: Procedures for ensuring fire safety during construction and demolition activities.
- Wildfire Mitigation: Regulations related to defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and vegetation management in wildfire-prone areas.
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