California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers
Article 7 - Hydrostatic Testing
Section 592.2 - Hose Assemblies

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 592.2

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

(a) A hydrostatic test shall be performed on extinguisher hose assemblies which are equipped with a shutoff nozzle at the end of the hose and high-pressure and low-pressure accessory hoses used on wheeled extinguishers. The test interval shall be the same as specified for the extinguisher on which the hose is installed.

(b) Test pressure for hose assemblies shall be as follows:

(1) Carbon Dioxide - 1,250 psi;

(2) Dry Chemical - 300 psi or at service pressure, whichever is higher.

(3) Accessory hose used on wheeled extinguishers shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's service manual.

(c) Hose assemblies passing the hydrostatic test shall be thoroughly dried internally. If heat is used, the temperature shall not exceed 150°F (66°C).

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. New subsection (c) filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (b)(3) filed 7-17-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 29).

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

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