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 4 - Registration of Flame-Retardant Fabric or Material
Section 1272 - Fabric Registration
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Manufacturers who market a flame-retardant fabric or material for use as draperies, upholstery, wall coverings, etc., or a flame-retardant canvas for use in tents, may have their product listed under its trade name as a registered flame-retardant fabric or material provided that:
(a) The fabric or material is treated by a registered flame-retardant application concern with a registered chemical; or
(b) The fabric or material is inherently noncombustible (such as glass, asbestos, or certain metallic cloths); or
(c) The fabric or material is manufactured of such materials that the flame-retardant qualities may be expected to remain effective for the useful life of the fabric. This category includes such materials as fabric woven from nonflammable synthetic fibers; nonflammable plastic films or sheetings; treated, synthetic, or inherently noncombustible fabrics which have been coated or impregnated with a nonflammable plastic, etc.
NOTE: Fabrics and materials falling in group (a) above are automatically approved, but will be listed as such only upon payment of the registration fee required by statute.
1. New section filed 11-21-47; designated to be effective 12-22-47 (Register 10, No. 3).
2. Amendment filed 9-1-50; effective 30th day thereafter (Register 21, No. 5).
3. Amendment filed 11-10-60; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 60, No. 23).
