The 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5, known as the California Residential Code, is a fully integrated code based on the Building Provisions of the 2016 International Residential Code® (Chapters 2-10). California amendments provide consistency with model code format, state and federal laws and regulations, and unique California conditions with regard to the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. This code does not include Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical standards, which are found in other parts of Title 24.
(A) Section R313.1.1 of the 2022 California Residential Code is hereby added to read as follows:
(1) Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D only.
(B) Section R313.2.1 of the 2022 California Residential Code is hereby added to read as follows:
(1) Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D only.
(Ord. 1008, passed 2-1-2011; Am. Ord. 1026, passed 1-7-2014; Am. Ord. 1047, passed 12-20-2016; Am. Ord. 1057, passed 4-7-2020; Am. Ord. 1071, passed 12-6-2022)