Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 319 - Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Equipment(a) One Class 2-A fire extinguisher shall be provided in every tent having a floor area between 500 square feet and 1,000 square feet plus one 2-A fire extinguisher in each auxiliary adjacent tent. One additional extinguisher shall be provided for each additional 2000 square feet or fraction thereof.(b) At least one Class 10 B-C fire extinguisher shall be provided with each generator or transformer.(c) At least one Class 10 B-C fire extinguisher shall be provided in kitchen, dining areas, and at locations where flammable or combustible liquids or flammable gases are used, stored, or dispensed.(d) Tents having a capacity of 1,000 or more persons shall be protected on each of the long sides with fire hose lines of at least 1 1/2 inch internal diameter and of sufficient length to reach either end of the tent. The water supply shall be either from the public water mains or from tanks having a capacity of not less than 500 gallons. There shall be at least 65 pounds of flowing pressure at the nozzle of the hose line when a 1/2 inch tip is used.(e) The enforcing authority may modify or waive any of the requirement of this section and may accept other types of fire extinguishing equipment in lieu of that required by these regulations if, in the authorities' opinion, reasonable and adequate protection will be afforded.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 319
1. Amendment filed 8-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 32). Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.