Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifiction and Use

California Amendments by HCD and SFM

Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use

Department of Housing and Community Development [HCD]

310.3 Residential Group R-2 and 310.4 Residential Group R-3.

Amended the model code language in relation to nontransient hotels and motels specifying that all nontransient hotels and motels, regardless of number of guest rooms, shall be classified as Occupancy Group R-2.

310.4.2 Lodging houses

Amended the automatic sprinkler system installation requirements and replaced “P2904” with a reference pointer to CRC R309.1.1.

State Fire Marshal

304.1 Business Group B

Editorial correction to align ambulatory care facilities with the provisions of the California Fire Code (Part 9, title 24) as a Business Group B occupancy.

305.2 Group E, child-care facilities, exception

Amended existing exception to Group E child-care facilities, allowing the facilities to operate when they comply with special requirements, aimed at expanding child-care services and upholding fire and life safety practices, and in compliance with Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024).

308.5.1 Classification as Group E, special provisions

This model code section was deleted from the 2022 CBC. Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024) required language from the 2019 CBC to be re-incorporated to provide clarification for local jurisdictions regarding child day care for more than six but not more than 100 children under 36 months of age.