Section O101.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O101.2 Permits. An operational permit shall be required for haunted houses, ghost walks or similar uses in accordance with Appendix O101.2. Permit applications and documents shall be submitted within three (3) weeks of occupancy date. Additional permits shall be obtained from local building department as required for any structural, electrical, or other modifications.
Section O103.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may be used when in compliance with all applicable requirements of this regulation, chapter 31 of this code, and when the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet.
Section O103.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
O103.7 Exception 2: Existing unsprinklered assembly spaces, such as gymnasiums, when used for assembly purposes such as grad night.
Section O103.7.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.7.1.1 Obstructions. Fire sprinkler systems and piping, when provided, shall not be obstructed, altered, or used to support any decorations.
Section O103.7.2.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.7.2.1 Obstructions. Automatic smoke detection systems or devices, when present, shall not be obstructed, altered, or turned off.
Section O103.7.4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
O103.7.4 Add Exception. When the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet, manually activated devices suitable for sounding an alarm or another approved method of alerting staff shall be provided as approved by the fire code official.
Section O103.9.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.9.1 Flame retardant. All decorative materials shall be both inherently flame retardant, labeled as such, or be treated with a listed flame-retardant material registered with the California State Fire Marshal. If the material is treated by the user, a container and receipt will serve as proof.
Section O103.12 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
O103.12 Inspections. A fire and life safety inspection shall be conducted by the fire department prior to the start of the event. Final building department inspection and sign-off shall be made in conjunction with the fire department.
(Ord. 2948, 2022)