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Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.›Chapter 3 — GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE.›SECTION 308. – OPEN FLAMES.

San Francisco Fire Code § 308.1 Open Flames

San Francisco Fire Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code § 308.1 · Text as of 2026-10-23

308.1.3. [For SF] Torches for Removing Paint.

The use of torches or other flame-producing devices to remove paint is prohibited.

The following San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding International Fire Code section:

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308.1.6.2. [For SF] Portable Fueled Open-Flame Devices.

Portable open-flame devices fueled by flammable or combustible gases or liquids shall be enclosed or installed in such a manner as to prevent the flame from contacting combustible material.

Exceptions:

  1. LP-gas-fueled devices used for sweating pipe joints in accordance with Chapter 61.

  2. Hot work and cutting and welding operations in accordance with Chapter 35.

  3. Candles and open-flame decorative devices in accordance with Section 308.3.

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