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Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps and Secondary Water Supply for High-Rises
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the minimum requirements for the design of sprinkler systems, standpipes, secondary water supply and fire pumps in high-rise buildings. High-rise buildings are defined in the California Building Code (CBC) as a building having an occupied floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Revised July 2017
Requirements for Fire Alarm Control Panels
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to describe the requirements for fire alarm control panels.
Revised June 2020
Sprinkler Protection for Balconies, Canopies, Porte-cocheres, and Decks
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the minimum requirements for the design and installation of sprinklers for balconies, canopies, porte-cocheres, and decks.
Revised January 2020
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide fire alarm system wiring guidelines and requirements to the permit applicant. In addition to the information provided in this Technical Bulletin, the permit applicant shall follow definitions, guidelines and requirements from adopted codes and standards.
Revised June 2020
Design of Sprinkler Systems in Shell Buildings
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide the design criteria and requirements to the applicant for providing sprinkler systems in shell buildings without a specific tenant and/or use.
Revised January 2020
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the minimum requirements for standpipe systems required by the California Fire Code (CFC) for non-high-rise buildings. See Technical Bulletin FIRE-9-1 for standpipe requirements for high-rise buildings. In addition to the requirements contained in this bulletin, standpipe systems shall also comply with the California Building Code (CBC) and NFPA 14.
Revised March 2018
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the requirements for Fire Department Connections (FDCs) for standpipe and sprinkler systems in non-high-rise buildings. In addition to the requirements contained in this bulletin, FDCs shall comply with the California Fire Code (CFC), NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 14 and NFPA 24. For high-rise building, see Technical Bulletin FIRE 9-1, Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps and Secondary Water Supply for High-Rises.
Revised January 2020
Requirements for Exterior Fire Alarm Notification Appliances
This Technical Bulletin provides guidelines for compliance with the requirements for the installation of fire alarm notification appliances on the exterior of buildings.
Revised January 2024
Fire Alarm Systems Required in Existing Group R-1 and R-2 Occupancies
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide guidance in meeting the fire alarm system requirements of the California Fire Code (CFC) Section 1113 for existing Group R-1 and Group R-2 occupancies.
Revised November 2020
Processing and Extraction Facilities
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to describe the fire and life safety requirements for marijuana/cannabis plant processing and extraction facilities.
Revised June 2020