Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 591.6

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

Section 591.6 - Examination of Cylinder Condition

When an extinguisher cylinder or shell has one or more conditions listed in this section, it shall be destroyed by the owner or at the owner's direction:

(a) When there exists repairs by soldering, welding, brazing, or use of patching compounds.

NOTE: For welding or brazing on mild steel shells, consult the manufacturer of the extinguisher.

(b) When the cylinder or shell threads are damaged.

(c) When there exists corrosion that has caused pitting, including under removable nameplate band assemblies.

(d) When the extinguisher has been exposed to excessive heat or flame from a fire.

(e) When a calcium chloride type of extinguishing agent was used in a stainless steel extinguisher.

(f) When the shell is of copper or brass construction joined by soft solder or rivets.

(g) All inverting-type extinguishers.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 591.6

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 7-17-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 29).

Note: Authority cited: 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 subsection (d) filed 7-17-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 29).