Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 22 - STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Article 10 - INSTALLATION AND CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR EXTINGUISHING DEVICES
Section 22-10-19 - Minimum performance standards for holders of class RB and RC registration certificates
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Each Class RB registration certificate holder shall insure that the performance of servicing, recharging, installing, or inspecting portable fire extinguishers is done in accordance with the Kansas Fire Prevention Code, the appropriate national standards adopted therein and any applicable design specifications of the manufacturer.
(b) Each Class RC registration certificate holder shall insure that the performance of hydrostatic testing of non-DOT fire extinguisher cylinders is done in accordance with the Kansas Fire Prevention Code, the appropriate national standards adopted therein and any applicable design specifications of the manufacturer.
(c) The performance of servicing, recharging, installing or inspecting of portable fire extinguishers or hydrostatic testing of non-DOT fire extinguisher cylinders conducted after June 30, 1993 shall include, in addition to any other required tags or labels, the completion of a checklist or invoice. The original checklist or invoice will be left with a business representative at the time the servicing, recharging, installation or inspection is completed. A copy of the checklist will be maintained by the Class RB or RC registration certificate holder for at least 24 months during which time it is subject to inspection on demand by a deputy state fire marshal during normal business hours. The checklist or invoice shall include:
(d) Six-year maintenance labels. After June 30, 1993, each six-year maintenance shall be recorded on a record label consisting of a mylar decal or sticker, with dimensions not exceeding 1.5 inches by 2.5 inches, which shall be affixed on the exterior of the extinguisher shell. Any six-year maintenance tags previously attached to an extinguisher shall be removed prior to affixing a new tag. The label shall contain:
(e) After June 30, 1993, whenever a low-pressure hydrostatic test is performed, it shall be recorded on a test label consisting of a mylar decal or sticker, with dimensions not exceeding 1.5 inches by 2.5 inches, which shall be affixed on the exterior of the extinguisher shell. Any test tag previously attached to an extinguisher shall be removed prior to affixing a new tag. The record label shall contain:
(f) Internal service tags. After June 30, 1992, the following requirements shall be met.