§ 13147 School Fire Hydrant Requirements

Health and Safety Code·California

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•New school buildings must have fire hydrants and water pipes.
•These must provide enough water to protect the building in case of a fire.
•This rule applies to schools that need official approval for their building plans.

Example

A new elementary school is being built in a neighborhood.

The school must install fire hydrants and water pipes nearby so firefighters can quickly get enough water if there's a fire.

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§ 13147 School Fire Hydrant Requirements

The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13143 shall require that the new construction of any school building for which review and approval is required under subdivision (a) of Section 39140 of the Education Code include the placement of fire hydrants and water piping as necessary to supply the water capacity required for the fire protection of the building. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 52, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13147.

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