§ 13221 Emergency Procedure Information Rules

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Buildings must have clear emergency info like exit plans and how to use fire alarms.
•The info can be in brochures, signs, or videos.
•The State Fire Marshal makes the rules for this.

Example

You see a poster in your apartment building showing where the exits are and how to pull the fire alarm.

This poster is required by law to help everyone know what to do in a fire.

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§ 13221 Emergency Procedure Information Rules

The State Fire Marshal shall adopt regulations for the furnishing of emergency procedure information according to this chapter. Those regulations may include the general contents of brochures, pamphlets, signs, or video recordings used in furnishing emergency procedure information, but shall provide for at least the following: (a) A reference to the posting of exit plans for the structure. (b) A general explanation of the operation of the fire alarm system of the structure. (c) Other fire emergency procedures. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 128. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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safety fire emergency regulation information reference explanation operation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13221.

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