Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, div. 1, ch. 3, art. 6, tbl. 4

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

Table 4 - External Examination Maintenance Checkpoints

Shell		Corrective Action
1.	Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacturer*	1.	Retest, if needed
2.	Corrosion*	2.	Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard
3.	Mechanical damage (denting or abrasion)*	3.	Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard
4.	Paint Condition	4.	Refinish
5.	Presence of repairs (welding, soldering, brazing, etc.)	5.	Discard or consult manufacturer
6.	Broken hanger attachment, carrying handle lug	6.	Discard or consult manufacturer
Nameplate		Corrective Action
1.	Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacturer*	1.	Retest, if needed
1.	Illegible wording	1.	Clean or replace
2.	Corrosion or loose plate	2.	Inspect shell under plate and reattach plate
Nozzle or Horn		Corrective Action
1.	Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn)	1.	Replace
2.	Blocked openings	2.	Clean
3.	Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn)	3.	Replace
4.	Aged (brittle)	4.	Replace
Hose Assembly		Corrective Action
1.	Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn)	1.	Replace
2.	Damaged coupling or swivel joint (cracked or corroded)	2.	Replace
3.	Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn)	3.	Replace
4.	Inner tube cut at couplings	4.	Repair or replace
5.	Electrically nonconductive between couplings (CO2 hose only)	5.	Replace
6.	Hose obstruction	6.	Remove obstruction or replace
7.	Damaged or missing hose retainer	7.	Repair or replace
Pull Pin or Valve Locking Device		Corrective Action
1.	Damaged (bent, corroded, or binding)	1.	Repair and lubricate, or replace
2.	Missing	2.	Replace
Gauge or Pressure-Indicating Device		Corrective Action
1.	Damaged or missing pointer*	1.	Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
2.	Missing, deformed, or broken crystal*	2.	Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
3.	Illegible or faded dial*	3.	Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
4.	Corrosion*	4.	Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
5.	Dented case or crystal retainer*	5.	Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
6.	Immovable or corroded pressure-indicating stem (nongauge type)*	6.	Replace head assembly, depressurize, and replace shell or complete extinguisher
Shell or Cylinder Valve		Corrective Action
1.	Corroded, damaged or jammed lever, handle, spring, stem, or fastener joint*	1.	Perform internal maintenance and repair or replace as necessary
2.	Damaged outlet threads (corroded, crossed, or worn)*	2.	Perform internal maintenance and replace
Agent and Expelling Means		Corrective Action
1.	Improper extinguisher weight	1.	Perform internal maintenance and recharge
2.	Improper gauge pressure	2.	Perform internal maintenance and recharge
Nozzle Shutoff Valve		Corrective Action
1.	Corroded, damaged, jammed or binding lever, spring, stem, or fastener joint	1.	Repair and lubricate, or replace
2.	Plugged, deformed, or corroded nozzle tip or discharge passage	2.	Clean or replace
Nonrechargeable Shell		Corrective Action
1.	Corrosion*	1.	Discard shell
2.	Damaged seal disc (injured, cut, or corroded)*	2.	Discard shell
3.	Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn)	3.	Discard shell
4.	Illegible weight markings*	4.	Discard shell
Carriage and Wheels		Corrective Action
1.	Corroded, bent, or broken carriage	1.	Repair or replace
2.	Damaged wheel (buckled or broken spoke, bent rim or axle, loose tire, low pressure, jammed bearing)	2.	Clean, repair, and lubricate, or replace
Carrying Handle		Corrective Action
1.	Broken handle lug	1.	Discard shell or valve, or consult manufacturer
2.	Broken handle	2.	Replace
3.	Corroded, jammed, or worn fastener joint	3.	Clean or replace
Seal or Tamper Indicator		Corrective Action
1.	Broken or missing	1.	Perform internal maintenance
Brackets		Corrective Action
1.	Corroded, worn, or bent	1.	Repair and refinish, or replace
2.	Loose or binding fit	2.	Adjust fit or replace
3.	Worn, loose, corroded, or missing screw or bolt	3.	Tighten or replace
4.	Worn bumper, webbing, or grommet	4.	Replace
Safety Relief Device		Corrective Action
1.	Corroded or damaged* consult manufacturer	1.	Depressurize and replace or
2.	Broken, operated, or plugged*	2.	Depressurize and replace or repair
Electronic Monitoring Device		Corrective Action
1.	Battery	1.	Replace battery
2.	Unit not sending signal	2.	Check battery and check sensor, consult manufacturer's maintenance procedures
3.	Signal at receiver	3.	Consult manufacturer's maintenance procedures

For nonrechargable extinguishers, those items indicated with an asterisk cannot be inspected and serviced. If the corrective action requires the depressurization of the extinguisher, nonrechargable halogenated agent fire extinguishers shall not be depressurized but shall be returned to the manufacturer or fire extinguisher distributor having the capability of recovering the halogenated agent.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, div. 1, ch. 3, art. 6, tbl. 4

1. New table 4 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
2. Amendment of table 4 filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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