Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.›Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES.›SECTION 507. – FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES.
San Francisco Fire Code § 507.5 Fire Protection Water Supplies
San Francisco Fire Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-23 · San Francisco
Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code § 507.5 · Text as of 2026-10-23
507.5.3.1. Clear Space Around Underground Emergency Water Supply Tanks.¶
A 5-foot (1524 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of cistern openings, except as otherwise required or approved. Access openings shall be on the same surface level of cistern. The following San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding California Fire Code section:
507.5.5. [For SF] Clear space around hydrants.¶
A 5-foot (1524 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants, except as otherwise required or approved.
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