California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 8 - Regulations Relating to Flame Retardant Chemicals, Fabrics and Application Concerns
Article 1 - Title, Purpose and Scope
Section 1174 - Basis

Universal Citation: 19 CA Code of Regs 1174
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

These rules and regulations are based upon the presumption of fact that fabrics and similar materials commonly known to be flammable increase, or may cause the increase of, the hazard or menace of fire; that proper and adequate flame-retardant treatment through the use of certain chemicals is possible whereby the danger to life and property from fire and panic can be materially reduced; and, that there do exist certain fabrics and materials which by nature are nonflammable.

1. Editorial correction of section number (Register 94, No. 9).
2. Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13120 and 13126, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13120 and 13126, Health and Safety Code.

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