California Building Code Section 903 and California Residential Code Section R313, adopted by Long Beach in LBMC Title 18, require automatic fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family dwellings.
California became the first state in 2011 to require fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family dwellings under California Residential Code section R313. Long Beach adopts the California Building and Residential Codes by reference in LBMC Title 18, with local amendments approved by City Council and filed with the California Building Standards Commission under HSC 17958.7. New townhomes and apartments require NFPA 13D, 13R, or 13 systems depending on occupancy. Substantial additions and alterations exceeding 50 percent of the existing structure trigger sprinkler retrofit. Coastal Zone projects also need Coastal Commission consistency review before permits issue.
Building permits will not be issued without sprinkler plans approved by LBFD Fire Prevention Bureau. Construction without required sprinklers is a stop-work order trigger under LBMC 18.18 and may be a misdemeanor under HSC 17995.
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