Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 571

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 571 - Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Class C Hazards

(a) Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall be required where energized electrical equipment can be encountered which would require a nonconducting extinguishing medium. This requirement includes situations where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A or Class B hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or B hazard.

NOTE: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as soon as possible to prevent reigniting.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 571

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

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