Is California 2025 California Fire Code in force?

Yes. In force from Jan 1, 2026.

Which products does California 2025 California Fire Code affect?

California 2025 California Fire Code affects Residential energy storage systems and Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

When does California 2025 California Fire Code take effect?

The effective date on file is January 1, 2026.

California

2025 California Fire Code

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does California 2025 California Fire Code do? Applies State Fire Marshal changes to Chapters 3, 12, and 80 of the California Fire Code to battery facilities from Jan 1, 2026. The changes were adopted Mar 7, 2025 and draw on the 2023 edition of NFPA 855.

Facts

Kind: Code amendment
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: January 1, 2026
Effective: January 1, 2026
Topics: Fire protection and siting
Products: Residential energy storage systems Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (opens in a new tab)
Citation: State Battery Storage Safety Collaborative page

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition California is on. Each links to the record.

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