Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 594.3

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

Section 594.3 - Test Equipment for Low Pressure Non-D.O.T. Specification Cylinders and Hose Assemblies

(a) The required equipment for testing low pressure non-D.O.T. specification cylinders and hose assemblies consists of the following:

(1) Cylinders and hose assemblies shall be tested within a protective cage device, or placed behind a protective shield, that will permit visual observation while under pressure for leaks, bulges, and other harmful defects.

(2) A hydrostatic test pump, hand or power operated, shall be capable of producing not less than 150 percent of the test pressure. It is to include appropriate check valves and fittings.

(3) A flexible connection between the test pump and the test cylinder shall be provided with necessary fittings to test through the extinguisher nozzle, test bonnet, or hose outlet, as applicable.

(4) Licensed individuals and licensed companies performing this service shall maintain a license and Certificate of Registration in conformance with Sections 595.5(a) and 595.9(a).

(5) Test pressure gauges shall be capable of indicating 90 percent to 110 percent of the test pressure. The accuracy of this gauge is to be checked by means of a master gauge quarterly and recorded on a log that is to be maintained for 13 years.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 594.3

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-21-2002; operative 1-1-2003 (Register 2002, No. 47).
4. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).
5. New subsection (a)(5) 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.