Section 2702 - DefinitionsFor the purpose of the rules and regulations contained in this chapter, the term:
(a) "Act" means the provisions of the Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealer Registration Law-chapter 20 (commencing with section 9800) of division 3 of the Code.(b) "Adjustment" when used in connection with the repair of a set means:(1) To vary the value of a variable resistance, inductance or capacitance, without employing the use of external alignment test equipment to effect such adjustment.(2) Tone arm adjustments, static convergence adjustments and other minor adjustments.(c) "Alignment" when used in connection with the repair of a set means: (1) To vary the value of a variable resistance, inductance or capacitance, where adjustment has been ineffective, by employing the use of external alignment test equipment (such as signal generator, sweep generator, oscilloscope, sweep analyst, etc.) to effect such alignment.(2) Any complex alignment of recording heads that requires special test equipment.(d) "Audio recorders or audio playback equipment" includes, but is not limited to, home and private automobile tape equipment, (cassette, digital, reel to reel or 8 track), turn tables, compact disc recording or playback systems and automatic telephone answering devices normally used or sold for personal, family or household use.(e) "Clamp-on line piercing-valve" means a non-solder-on type of mechanical device used to enter the refrigeration system of a refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner.(f) "Class" and "Type" when used to describe a part installed in equipment means a description of such parts which will identify its electronic or mechanical function. (e.g., 2N127, first video IF transistor-1N2727, second color amp integrated circuit-U4455, high voltage module-C253.005 mfd capacitor or .005 mfd capacitor, second audio IF transistor coupler or bypass-U5544 water pump-V6677 tub or pump water seal 1/4 horsepower agitator motor-F3300 cold control or words of like import are in compliance with the requirement of this regulation.)(g) "Code" means the Business and Professions Code.(h) "Equipment" means a set, appliance, antenna, rotator and accessories as those terms are defined in section 9801 of the Code.(i) "Module" or "panel" when used to describe a part placed in equipment means a packaged functional unit or electronic assembly for use with other such units or assemblies.(j) "O.E.M." means the original equipment manufacturer who manufactured, fabricated, or supplied a set or an appliance or a component part.(k) "Person" includes firm, partnership, association or corporation.(l) "Picture tube" means cathode ray tube otherwise known as kinescope or CRT.(m) "Range" means a free standing or built-in cooking product containing a baking oven and cooktop. Range also means a baking oven or cooktop and any integrated ventilating equipment, installed as a built-in appliance.(n) "Rebuilt" or words of like import when used to describe a set, an appliance, or a component part thereof, means a unit which has been cleaned, component parts tested and defective or damaged components replaced. The unit is then inspected and tested to ensure that it will perform the function for which it was originally manufactured.(o) "Rejuvenate" or words of like import such as reactivate or restore, means the repair of any internal malfunction of a picture tube by burning out shorts in the electron gun assembly, or flaking the cathode by heating and vibrating the cathode, or activities of a similar nature.(p) "Repair" includes the repair, service, maintenance, or activities of a similar nature, whether or not the set or appliance is under warranty.(q) "Seconds" or terms of like import such as rejects, when used in connection with a replacement picture tube, means that the picture tube, though giving satisfactory performance, does not meet the quality and workmanship maintained by the manufacturer with respect to the general run of tubes of the same type.(r) "Service call," or words of like import, when used in connection with the repair or maintenance of equipment, means the service dealer or his authorized service technician calling at the premises of a customer, at the request of said customer, to inspect, repair, service, or maintain such equipment.(s) "Service contract" means a contract in writing to perform, over a fixed period of time or for a specified duration, services relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2702
1. Amendment filed 2-4-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and new subsections (k) and (l) filed 3-5-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 10).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 10-6-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 41).
4. Amendment filed 12-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 49).
5. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 6-27-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 26).
6. Renumbering and amendment of section 2703 to section 2702 and former section 2702 renumbered to section 2712 filed 11-10-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 46).
7. New subsection (q) filed 3-6-87; designated effective 5-1-87 (Register 87, No. 10).
8. Amendment filed 1-6-88; operative 2-5-88 (Register 88, No. 3).
9. New subsection (q) filed 5-10-88; operative 6-9-88 (Register 88, No. 20).
10. Amendment filed 6-14-91; operative 7-14-91 (Register 91, No. 36).
11. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (d) (Register 91, No. 45). Note: Authority cited: Section 9814, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 9801, 9814 and 9841, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment filed 2-4-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 3).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and new subsections (k) and ( l) filed 3-5-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 10).
3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 10-6-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 41).
4. Amendment filed 12-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 49).
5. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 6-27-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 26).
6. Renumbering and amendment of section 2703 to section 2702 and former section 2702 renumbered to section 2712 filed 11-10-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 46).
7. New subsection (q) filed 3-6-87; designated effective 5-1-87 (Register 87, No. 10).
8. Amendment filed 1-6-88; operative 2-5-88 (Register 88, No. 3).
9. New subsection (q) filed 5-10-88; operative 6-9-88 (Register 88, No. 20).
10. Amendment filed 6-14-91; operative 7-14-91 (Register 91, No. 36).
11. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (d) (Register 91, No. 45).