California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 6 - Inspection, Maintenance and Recharging
Section 575.12 - Seals or Tamper Indicators

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 575.12

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

(a) A tamper seal or tamper indicator shall be provided on every portable fire extinguisher. Tamper seals shall be component recognized by an approved testing laboratory for use on fire extinguishers or be the manufacturer's approved replacement.

(b) At the time of maintenance, the tamper seal of rechargeable fire extinguishers shall be removed by operating the pull pin or locking device. After the applicable maintenance procedures are completed, a new tamper seal shall be installed.

1. New section 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).

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

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