California Fire Code (CFR) Flashcards
Where does the California Fire Code adopt their codes from?
International Code Council—ICC
How many parts in the California Fire Code (CFR), Title 24
7 parts
What title is California Fire Code?
Title 24
Part I of California Fire Code is what?
Administrative
What part number is the California Fire Code within the California Building Code?
Part 9
What “title” and “part” numbers are the California Building Code, section Fire Code?
Title 24, part 9 of the California Building Code
What is Part 1 of the California Fire Code, Title 24?
Administrative (Scope and Definitions)
What is Part II of the California Fire Code, Title 24
General Safety Provisions
—General Requirements
—Emergency Planning and Preparedness
What is Part III of the California Fire Code, Title 24?
Building and Equipment Design Features
What is Part IV of the California Fire Code?
Special Occupancies and Operations
What is Part V of the California Fire Code, Title 24
Hazardous Materials
What is Part VI of the California Fire Code, Title 24?
Referenced Standards
What is Part VII of the California Fire Code, Title 24?
Appendices
Where do you file more restrictive building standards?
California Building Standards Commission in Sacramento
Who develops the California Building Standards Code?
It’s a collaborative effort involving the State Fire Marshal, Department of Housing, Clean Energy Commission and Building Standards Commission
How do you distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments?
California amendments will appear in italics.
What symbol indicates that a change has been made to a California amendment?
“ I I “
—two vertical lines
What symbol indicates California deletion of California language?
“ > “
Under the California Matrix Adoption Table: Adopt the entire International Fire Code (IFC) chapter without state amendments.
If there is an __ under a particular state agency’s acronym on this row; this means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter without any state amendments.
What symbol?
“ X “
California Matrix Adoption Table: Adopt the entire International Fire Code (IFC) chapter as amended, state-amended sections are listed below.
If there is an “__” under a particular state agency’s acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter; with state amendments.
“ X “
What is the International Fire Code (IFC)?
A design document. For example, before one constructs a building, the site must be provided with an adequate water supply for fire-fighting and a means of building access for medical emergencies.
IFC also regulates various hazards within a building, such as, high-piled combustible storage and hazardous materials.
What is the difference between the International Code Council (ICC) and International Fire Code (IFC)?
ICC is the publisher
IFC is the design document or requirements (codes). It is also the model code that regulates fire safety minimums for new and existing buildings, facilities and processes.
