California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 6 - Inspection, Maintenance and Recharging
Section 575.2 - Maintenance Requirements

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 575.2

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

(a) The procedures outlined in this chapter are common to most fire extinguishers and shall be performed at each annual maintenance, in addition to the manufacturer's instruction or other requirements of this chapter. All contents shall be emptied from the extinguisher, except as provided herein in this chapter.

(b) Mechanical Parts.

Any parts needed for replacement shall be the manufacturer's recommended replacement parts or parts of equal quality. Parts not designated as the manufacturer's recommended replacement parts shall be proven by a recognized testing laboratory to be of equal quality.

(c) If the source of leakage cannot be corrected by parts replacement, extinguishers shall be removed from service in accordance with Section 577.1 of this chapter.

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).

Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160, 13177 and 13190.3, Health and Safety Code.

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