Agenda SDFD – CEDMAT Program & Staff 2013 CA Fire Code Common Violations Questions
2013 CA Fire Code Effective January 1, 2014 Code Changes: 2013 CA Fire Code Chapters were renumbered. See handout 506.1.2 - Key Boxes for Non-Standardized Fire Service Elevator Keys 604.5 - Emergency lighting equipment 605.11 - Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems 3208.3.1 - Flue Space Protection 6004.2.2.10.1 - Gas Detection System in Group H-4 Occupancies Storing or Using Toxic/Highly Toxic Gases 5705.5 - Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs Classified as Class 1 or II Liquids
Common Violations Visible Address Maintain sprinkler records. Maintain on-site private hydrants - blue dots to mark them Fire alarm panels/maintenance Signage on FDCs/backflow preventers Exit signs, doors, & corridors Electrical Combustibles stored in electrical & mechanical rooms Extinguisher maintenance Securing industrial gas cylinders Flammable lockers - Doors self-close & three pt latch Labeling Unpermitted/In-house built systems
Supervising Deputy Fire Marshal Questions? Juvilyn Alegre Supervising Deputy Fire Marshal (619) 533-4438 AlegreJ@sandiego.gov