Ch. 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness — 2025 California Fire Code
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) Chapter 4 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
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About this chapter: Chapter 4 addresses the human contribution to life safety in buildings when a fire or other emergency occurs. The requirements for continuous training and scheduled fire, evacuation and lockdown drills can be as important as the required periodic inspections and maintenance of built-in fire protection features. The level of preparation by the occupants also improves the emergency responders’ abilities during an emergency. The California Building Code focuses on built-in fire protection features, such as automatic sprinkler systems, fire-resistance-rated construction and properly designed egress systems, whereas this chapter fully addresses the human element.
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