Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 3.08

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 3.08 - Decorative Materials

In every Group A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 Occupancies all drapes, hangings, curtains, drops, and all other decorative material, including Christmas trees, that would tend to increase the fire and panic hazard shall be made from a nonflammable material, or shall be treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition by means of a flame-retardant solution or process approved by the State Fire Marshal, as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 8. Exits, exit lights, fire alarm sending stations, wet standpipe hose cabinets, and fire extinguisher locations shall not be concealed, in whole or in part, by any decorative material.

EXCEPTIONS:

(a) Cubical curtains and individual patient room window curtains and drapes in Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 Occupancies.

(b) Window curtains and drapes within dwelling units of Group R-1 and R-2 Occupancies.

(c) Christmas trees within dwelling units of Group R-1 and R-2 Occupancies.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 3.08

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 2-25-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 9).
2. Amendment filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100- 13146.5, 13210- 13216 and 18897- 18897.7, Health and Safety Code.