Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 592

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

Section 592 - Frequency

At intervals not exceeding those specified in Table 5, extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested.

EXCEPTION No. 1: Nonrefillable factory-sealed disposable containers do not require hydrostatic testing. (See Section 592.4.)

EXCEPTION No. 2: Extinguishers utilizing a cylinder that has been manufactured to D.O.T. specifications shall be hydrostatically tested, or replaced, according to the requirements of D.O.T.

EXCEPTION No. 3: For extinguishers not covered in Exceptions No. 1 and 2 the first retest may be conducted within 12 months of the specified test intervals.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 592

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

Note: Authority: 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 Exception 2 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).