CA AB2322

State Fire Marshal must research and develop mandatory building standards for fire resistance based on occupancy risk categories in very high, high, and moderate fire severity zones before the next triennial California Building Standards Code edition adopted after January 1, 2023

Building standards apply only to nonresidential, critical infrastructure buildings in state responsibility areas, local responsibility areas, and Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas designated by cities and local agencies

Risk Category III and IV structures must meet fire rating requirements of 4 hours in very high severity zones, 3 hours in high severity zones, and 2 hours in moderate severity zones, in addition to ignition-resistant construction

State Fire Marshal may propose these building standards to the California Building Standards Commission for consideration and adoption

Bill defines "ASCE 7" as the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures adopted by the American Society of Civil Engineers