California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 4 - Fire Alarm Systems and Devices
Subchapter 1 - Household Fire Warning Equipment
Article 4 - Special Information
Section 760 - Instruction and Literature

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 760

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

(a) Instructions. Fire Alarm Systems and devices approved and listed pursuant to this subchapter shall be accompanied by the following:

(1) Instructions for installation of heat and smoke alarms and detectors including typical layouts.

(2) Instructions to mount and locate so that accidental operation will not be caused by jarring or vibration.

(3) Instructions for the operation, testing and proper maintenance of the household fire warning system or devices. (See Note 2)

(4) Every approved and listed single or multiple station smoke or smoke and heat alarm device as defined in Section 745(k) intended to be marketed, distributed, offered for sale or sold in this state shall have prominently and permanently printed or adhered to the container or box containing such device an approved label of the State Fire Marshal conforming to the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 212.

EXCEPTION: Such label need not contain the information specified under exceptions (1), (2) and (3) of Section 212(a).

(5) Printing on the equipment or in literature accompanying the equipment, the following:

CAUTION

Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows:

A smoke alarm or detector installed in each separate sleeping room, outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms, and on each level of the dwelling unit, including basements and heat or smoke detectors in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, and attached garages.

NOTE:

1. It is recommended that the above instructions also include information for establishing a household emergency evacuation plan.

2. When equipment has been installed by an installation firm, the installer, in the presence of the householder, should completely test the equipment for proper operation and instruct the owner on the operation and maintenance of the equipment, including battery replacement.

(b) Literature. All descriptive literature required by Section 760(a), as well as any containing reference or inference to the State Fire Marshal shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for approval. All wording and other descriptive details shall be legible.

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-15-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 74, No. 11).
2. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).
3. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 3-2-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).
4. Amendment filed 11-13-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 46).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(4)-(5) filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13114 and 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13114 and 13144.1- 13144.4, Health and Safety Code.

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