California legal term
Automatic fire sprinkler system in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Automatic fire sprinkler system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Automatic fire sprinkler system” mean in California criminal law?
“Automatic fire sprinkler system” means an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. (Cal. Penal Code § 386)
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