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502 Definitions — 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) § 502 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

502.1 Definitions.¶

The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

AGENCY.

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD.

FIRE COMMAND CENTER.

FIRE DEPARTMENT MASTER KEY.

FIRE LANE.

KEY BOX.

TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES.

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