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 3 - Registration and Labeling of Chemicals
TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR FLAME-RETARDANT CHEMICALS (WHEN APPLIED TO MATERIALS OTHER THAN FABRICS)
Section 1264 - General Requirements
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Tests shall be performed by an approved laboratory, or by the laboratory of the State Fire Marshal.
(b) Sufficient quantities of the chemical and the material for the treatment of which approval is desired shall be submitted to the laboratory, where the chemical shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
(c) The laboratory shall test the treated specimens in accordance with the requirements of the applicable subsection(s) below.
(d) The laboratory shall allow treated and untreated specimens to age at normal room conditions for 30 days, during and after which period the specimens shall be examined and the condition and appearance of the chemical or coating noted. The chemical or coating shall dry to the touch within four hours and dry completely within 24 hours. During and after the aging period, there shall be no appreciable change in color or appearance, and no evidence of poor adhesive qualities (such as would be indicated by any tendency toward flaking or powdering off).
(e) A copy of the laboratory report shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal, covering in detail the method of application or treatment (number of coats, coverage in square feet per gallon, dilution if any, etc.), the results of tests, and the description of the condition or appearance of the treated specimens after aging (including change of color, dryness, brittleness, and any other pertinent qualities). The laboratory or manufacturer shall also submit to the State Fire Marshal at least one quart of the chemical, together with specimens of the material for the treatment of which approval is desired.
(f) The State Fire Marshal may perform such additional tests as he deems advisable or necessary, and his decision insofar as approval and listing of the chemical are concerned shall be final.
1. New section filed 9-1-50; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 21, No. 5).
2. Repealer of subsection (f) and redesignation of subsection (g) to subsection (f) filed 3-2-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Section 13120, Health and Safety Code.
