Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 1938

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 1938 - Construction Site, General
(a) Internal combustion engine powered equipment shall be so located that the exhausts are well away from combustible materials. When the exhausts are piped to outside the building under construction, a clearance of at least 6 inches shall be maintained between such piping and combustible material.
(b) Temporary buildings.
(1) No temporary building shall be erected where it will adversely affect any means of exit.
(2) Temporary buildings, when located within another building or structure, shall be of either noncombustible construction or of combustible construction having a fire resistance of not less than 1 hour.
(3) Temporary buildings, located other than inside another building and not used for the storage, handling, or use of flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, explosives, or blasting agents, or similar hazardous occupancies, shall be located at a distance of not less than 10 feet from another building or structure. Groups of temporary buildings, not exceeding 2,000 square feet in aggregate, shall, for the purposes of this section, be considered a single temporary building.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 1938

1. New section filed 1-13-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

1. New section filed 1-13-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 4).