Section 18871.11 Of Chapter 8. Regulations—general Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2.3. >> Chapter 8.
18871.11
. (a) A camping cabin shall be designed to resist the
following live loads: (1) floor live loads not less than 40 pounds
per square foot of floor area; (2) horizontal live loads not less
than 15 pounds per square foot of vertical wall and roof area; and
(3) roof live loads not less than 20 pounds per square foot of
horizontal roof area. In areas where snow loads are greater than 20
pounds per square foot, the roof shall be designed and constructed to
resist these additional loads.
(b) Each sleeping room in a camping cabin shall have a second exit
to the outside of the camping cabin, except that a window exit may
be permitted as an alternative if the opening is not less than 20
inches wide and 24 inches high and the bottom of the window is
located not more than 44 inches above the floor.
(c) Each sleeping room in a camping cabin shall be provided with
an approved smoke detector. If the camping cabin contains an
electrical system, the smoke detector shall be energized from that
electrical system with a battery backup. If there is no electrical
system in the camping cabin, a battery-operated smoke detector is
permitted.
(d) All wall and ceiling surfaces in a camping cabin shall have a
flame spread rating of not more than 200.
(e) Fuel-burning heating or cooking appliances shall not be
operated within a camping cabin.
(f) Access for disabled persons to camping cabins shall be
provided in conformance with applicable state and federal laws.