California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 5 - Selection and Distribution of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Section 571 - Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Class C Hazards
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall be required where energized electrical equipment can be encountered which would require a nonconducting extinguishing medium. This requirement includes situations where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A or Class B hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or B hazard.
NOTE: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as soon as possible to prevent reigniting.
1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.
