California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 7 - Hydrostatic Testing
Section 591.2 - Corrosion
Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 591.2
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
If, at any time, an extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage, it shall be hydrostatically tested, subject to the provisions of Section 591.6.
EXCEPTION No. 1: Pump tanks do not require a hydrostatic test.
EXCEPTION No. 2: Extinguishers having nonrefillable disposable containers shall be removed from service in accordance with Section 574.5.
1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.
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