§ 13211 High-Rise Fire Safety Standards

Health and Safety Code·California

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•The State Fire Marshal makes rules to keep high-rise buildings safe from fires and panics.
•These rules are different for old buildings and new buildings.
•The rules must be approved and added to the State Building Standards Code.

Example

A new skyscraper is being built in a big city.

The builders must follow special fire safety rules made by the State Fire Marshal. These rules are different than the rules for older buildings to make sure the new skyscraper is as safe as possible.

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§ 13211 High-Rise Fire Safety Standards

The State Fire Marshal, with the advice of the State Board of Fire Services, shall prepare and adopt building standards relating to fire and panic safety in high-rise structures and submit such building standards for approval and publication in the State Building Standards Code pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 of Division 13 of this code. The State Fire Marshal shall prepare and adopt other regulations establishing minimum standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic in high-rise structures. Such regulations shall differentiate between existing high-rise structures and new high-rise structures. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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safety fire regulation property state building standards publication prevention protection

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13211.

§ 13211 High-Rise Fire Safety Standards

Health and Safety Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 13211 High-Rise Fire Safety Standards

Key Takeaways

•The State Fire Marshal makes rules to keep high-rise buildings safe from fires and panics.
•These rules are different for old buildings and new buildings.
•The rules must be approved and added to the State Building Standards Code.

Example

A new skyscraper is being built in a big city.

The builders must follow special fire safety rules made by the State Fire Marshal. These rules are different than the rules for older buildings to make sure the new skyscraper is as safe as possible.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 13211 High-Rise Fire Safety Standards

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

safety fire regulation property state building standards publication prevention protection

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13211.

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