Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 4031

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 4031 - Labels for Exterior Locations

The label shall be either of 3 basic types, each capable of 20 year life expectancy when exposed to ordinary outdoor environments. Letters and numbers shall be bold Gothic or similar style varied for emphasis as large as space permits with smallest size being 5/64". Wording shall be easily read and concise.

(a) Type I. [FN*] Rigid metal plates affixed by screws, rivets, or permanent type adhesives.

Minimum Size: .020" x 1 1/2 " x 3" net dimensions (inside fastener heads).

Material: Aluminum, brass or stainless steel etched, stamped, engraved, or embossed to .015 minimum depth differential--color anodized or enamel filled.

(b) Type II. [FN*] Flexible metal plates affixed by permanent adhesives--either pressure sensitive acrylics or solvent activated resins.

Minimum Size: .005" x 1 1/2" x 3".

Material: Aluminum foil etched or stamped to .001 minimum depth differential with color anodized background.

(c) Type III. [FN*]

(1) Metalized polyester-surface bonded. Minimum Size: .003" x 1 1/2 " x 3" where variable information is not required.

(2) Aluminum/vinyl-surface bonded. Minimum Size: .006" x 1 1/2 " x 3" where variable information is required by debossing with a conventional typewriter.

(d) No person shall alter, remove, or cause to be altered or removed, any insignia or label required by this chapter.

(e) Labels for exterior locations on mobile homes shall conform to the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title VI, 24 C.F.R., Part 280 .[FN*]

Where permanent type adhesives are used on Type I, II or III plates, adhesives shall have a minimum thickness of .004 inch, they shall be properly affixed to a smooth surface.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4031

1. New section filed 9-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 36).
2. Amendment filed 7-25-75; designated effective 9-1-75 (Register 75, No. 30).
3. New subsection (e) filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 18).

Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055, 18055.5, 18056.4, 18056.5, Health and Safety Code.