Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 6570

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 14, April 5, 2024
Section 6570 - Fire Extinguishing Equipment-Definitions
(a) A "B" type fire extinguisher means a fire extinguisher system suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, greases, etc.
(b) "Hand-portable fire extinguisher" means a fire extinguisher of either of the following minimum sizes:

SizeFoam gallonsCarbon dioxide, poundsDry chemicals, poundsFreon, pounds
I..........................1 ¼ 422 ½
II..........................2 ½ 1510--

(c) "Semiportable fire extinguisher" means a fire extinguisher system of the following size or larger which is fitted with suitable hose and nozzle or other practicable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered.

SizeFoam gallonsCarbon dioxide, poundsDry chemicals, pounds
III....................................................123520

(d) "Fixed fire extinguishing system" means a fire extinguishing system of an approved carbon dioxide type, designed and installed in agreement with the applicable provisions of subpart 76.15 of subchapter H of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 6570

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-13-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 42).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).

Note: Authority cited: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code.

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-13-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 42).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).