California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1 - General Fire and Panic Safety Standards
Subchapter 1 - Administration
Article 2 - Alternate Means of Protection, and Appeals
Section 2.01 - Alternate Means of Protection

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 2.01
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The provisions of these regulations are not intended to prevent the use of any equipment, material, assembly of materials, method of construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection not specifically prescribed by these regulations. The enforcing agency may approve any such alternate provided the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of these regulations and that the material, assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction or method of installation of equipment, or means of protection offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in these regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-7-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 6).
2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE filed 8-24-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12081, 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000- 12401, 13100- 13146.5, 13210- 13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897- 18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

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