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Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.

San Francisco Fire Code Ch. 9 Fire-Protection Systems

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

Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code Chapter 9 · Text as of 2026-10-23

SECTION 901. – GENERAL.

SECTION 902. – DEFINITIONS.

The following definition shall be added to Section 902.1 of the California Fire Code:

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SECTION 903. – AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

Table 903.2.11.6. Add a new line to the Table as follows:

TABLE 903.2.11.6. – ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
SECTION SUBJECT
California Building Code 3202.3.4 Pedestrian Walkways over Public Streets
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SECTION 904. – ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS.

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

904.13.5.2. [For SF] Extinguishing System Service.

Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every 6 months and after activation of the system. Inspection shall be by qualified individuals per Section 903.5.1, and the owner shall maintain the certificate of inspection on site for at least 1 year following the inspection.

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SECTION 905. – STANDPIPE SYSTEMS.

SECTION 907. – FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS.

SECTION 909. – SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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

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SECTION 914. – FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND…

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

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