Information Bulletins
Welcome to the Information Bulletins page of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). This platform offers crucial updates and guidance concerning fire safety, regulations, and compliance matters pertinent to California's fire prevention and safety standards. Here, you'll discover an extensive collection of bulletins issued throughout the years, addressing various topics such as firework disposal procedures and safety protocols for emerging technologies. Each bulletin is crafted to enhance safety measures, ensure compliance with current laws, and equip stakeholders with the necessary information to effectively manage fire-related risks.
Please note that while each bulletin serves as informational material, they are not legally binding documents. These bulletins do not intend to replace or override the requirements of laws and regulations.
Please note that while each bulletin serves as informational material, they are not legally binding documents. These bulletins do not intend to replace or override the requirements of laws and regulations.
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| 25-001 | 02-11-2025 |
A2L Refrigerants in Ambulatory Care Facilities | |
| 25-002 | 02-25-2025 |
Product Recall - Three61 Samurai Mini Smoke Alarm Recall | |
| 25-003 | 02-26-2025 | Translators for Pearson VUE Exams | |
| 25-004 | 03-03-2025 |
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| 25-005 | 04-21-2025 | Incident Reporting Requirements for State Owned, Specified State- Occupied Buildings, and State Institutions: Fires, Explosions, and Critical Events |
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23-006 |
08-11-2023 |
Seized Fireworks Reporting and Disposal |
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23-005 |
07-13-2023 |
NFPA 2 Hydrogen Edition Update |
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23-004 |
05-30-2023 |
AES Corporation IntelliPro Recall |
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23-003 |
04-03-2023 |
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety |
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23-002 |
03-14-2023 |
Unapproved Fire Extinguisher Sold in California by Element Fire Extinguishers |
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23-001 |
01-25-2023 |
Sprinkler Fitter Continuing Education Units Due At Time Of Renewals |
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22-001 |
10-20-2022 |
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22-002 |
10-21-2022 |
Guidance for Photovoltaic Installation for State owned and Specified State-Occupied Buildings. |
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22-003 |
11-1-2022 |
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21-001 |
05-07-21 |
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm |
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21-002 |
06-15-21 |
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21-003 |
07-08-21 |
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21-004 |
07-08-21 |
2019 California Residential Code section R327.7 for Heat Detection for Energy Storage Systems |
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21-005 |
08-05-21 |
Accessory Dwelling Units and Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements |
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21-006 |
08-13-21 |
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21-007 |
09-20-21 |
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21-008 |
10-26-21 |
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20-001 |
3-20-20 |
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20-002 |
3-23-20 |
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20-003 |
4-2-20 |
COVID-19 Emergency Medical Tents |
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20-004 |
4-3-20 | Correction Title 24, Part 2, Section 1030.1 |
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20-005 |
6-3-20 | Annual Renewal Expiration Extension |
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20-006 |
3-30-20 | Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification CEUs |
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20-007 |
12-15-20 | Use of Heaters in Temporary Tents & Awnings |
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20-008 |
3-19-21 |
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19-001 |
7-22-19 |
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19-002 |
10-28-19 |
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| 17-002 | 05-25-17 | NEW Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems Certification (PDF) (see 18-001) |
| 17-001 | 01-24-17 | Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF) |
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| 16-006 | 09-13-16 | Plan Review Submittals Utilizing the 2016 California Building Standards Code Prior to the Effective Date of January 1, 2017 |
| 16-005 | 09-13-16 | 2016 California Building Standards Code Effective Date (PDF) |
| 16-004 | 03-02-16 | Adoption of 2016 edition of NFPA 2 for the 2016 California Fire Code (PDF) |
| 16-003 | 01-22-16 | Guidelines for Log Storage Areas Due to Tree Mortality (PDF) |
| 16-002 | 01-13-16 | Fire Pump Exam Update (PDF) |
| 16-001 | 12-23-15 | Rebuilding After A Wildfire (PDF) |
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| 15-006 | 12-23-15 | Hoverboard Fire Safety (PDF) |
| 15-004 | 09-23-15 | CCR, Title 24, Part 2, 2013 California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 34, Sections 3401.6 and 3401.8 (PDF) |
| 15-003 | 09-10-15 | NFPA 25, 2013 California Edition Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (PDF) |
| 15-002 | 07-17-15 | Best Practices of Water Management during Required Testing (PDF) |
| 15-001 | 06-26-15 | Kidde ABC and BC-rated Fire Extinguishers Recall (PDF) |
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| 13-009 | 12-30-2013 | Antifreeze Use in NFPA 13D (2013 Edition) Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems as Referenced in the 2013 California Building Standards Code (PDF) |
| 13-007 | 11-18-2013 | Residential Fire Sprinklers and Energy Regulations (PDF) |
| 13-006 | 11-12-2013 | Update New Requirement for Smoke Alarms Listings (PDF) |
| 13-005 | 09-23-2013 | Repeal of State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standard 12-7-2 Fire-Resistive Standards Fire Dampers (PDF) |
| 13-004 | 09-23-2013 | 2013 California Building Standards Code Effective Date (PDF) |
| 13-01 | 08-13-2013 | Repeal of State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standard 12-7-2 Fire-Resistive Standards Fire Dampers (PDF) |
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| 12-09 | 12-11-2012 | Crowd Managers (PDF) |
| 12-07 | 08-28-2012 | Unapproved Smoke Alarm Consumer Alert (PDF) |
| 12-06 | 06-26-2012 | Guidance for Safe Handling and Storage of Seized Fireworks (PDF) |
| 12-05 | 06-08-2012 | Sky Lanterns (PDF) |
| 12-04 | 06-07-2012 | Fire Apparatus Access Roads Photovoltaic Power Generation Facilities (PDF) |
| 12-03 | 05-25-2012 | Unapproved Fire Extinguisher Sold in California By Nitro Strike, Inc . (PDF) |
| 12-02 | 05-14-2012 | Unapproved Fire Extinguisher Sold in California By Fire Service Plus, Inc. (PDF) |
| 12-01 | 05-14-2012 | New Requirements for Markings of Portable Fire Extinguisher Service Vehicles (PDF) |