California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 2 - Definitions
Section 557.9 - "I" Definitions
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Inspection. A "quick check" that a fire extinguisher is available and will operate. It is intended to give reasonable assurance that the fire extinguisher is fully charged and operable. This is done by verifying that the fire extinguisher is in its designated place, that it has not been actuated or tampered with, and that there is no obvious or physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.
1. Amendment filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Repealer and new section filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Repealer of subsection (b) filed 11-21-2002; operative 1-1-2003 (Register 2002, No. 47).
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13164 and 13173, Health and Safety Code.
