California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 1 - Administration
Section 550.6 - Approval of Laboratories

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 550.6

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Any laboratory desiring approval by the State Fire Marshal to perform testing and labeling of portable fire extinguishers shall submit proof of the following:

(1) The Laboratory possesses proper equipment necessary to perform tests according to the ANSI/UL standards listed in Section 561.2;

(2) Evidence of qualified personnel, meaning the employment of not less than one person who holds a degree in engineering or is registered as a Professional Engineer, and having not less than two years actual experience testing portable fire extinguishers in accordance with ANSI/UL Test Standards in Section 561.2.

(b) Laboratory personnel performing tests and not meeting the above requirements may perform such tests only under the direct supervision of a qualified person.

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-8-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 32).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13162, Health and Safety Code.

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