Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 561

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 561 - Classification

(a) Portable fire extinguishers are classified for use on certain classes of fire and rated for relative extinguishing effectiveness at a temperature of plus 70° F (21.1° C) by testing laboratories. This is based upon classification of the fire pursuant to Section 561.1 and the fire extinguishment potentials as determined by fire tests.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 561

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment of article 4 heading filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).

Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment of article 4 heading filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).