Cal. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 594.5

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

Section 594.5 - Recording of Tests

(a) High Pressure D.O.T. Specification Cylinders. For high pressure cylinders passing a hydrostatic test, the month and year shall be stamped in accordance with the requirements set forth by D.O.T. Recording (stamping) shall be placed only on the shoulder, top head, neck, or footring (when so provided) of the cylinder.

(b) Low Pressure D.O.T. Cylinders. Extinguisher shells of low pressure D.O.T. cylinders that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the test information provided in accordance with D.OT. requirements and recorded on a suitable metallic label or equally durable material. The label shall be affixed by a heatless process to the shell. These labels shall be self-destructive when removal from an extinguisher shell is attempted. The label shall include the following information:

(1) Month and year the test was performed, indicated by a perforation, such as by a hand punch.

(2) Test pressure used.

(3) Name, address and license number (E#) of the concern.

(4) For D.O.T. Specification cylinders, the D.O.T. Retesters Identification Number (RIN), if applicable.

(5) For D.O.T. Specification cylinders, the letter "S" if the Modified Test Method was used.

(c) Low Pressure (non-D.O.T.) Cylinders. Extinguisher shells of low-pressure non-D.O.T. cylinders that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the test information recorded on a suitable metallic label or equally durable material. The label shall be affixed by a heatless process to the shell. These labels shall be self-destructive when removal from an extinguisher shell is attempted. The label shall include the following information.

(1) Month and year the test was performed, indicated by a perforation, such as by a hand punch.

(2) Test pressure used.

(3) Name, address and license number (E#) of the concern.

(4) A written or electronic log shall be maintained of all low-pressure (non-D.O.T.) cylinders which are hydrostatically tested. The log information shall be patterned after the D.O.T. recording requirements and shall include, but will not be limited to: the date, location of extinguisher, type, rating, brand, serial number and the name and EE# of individuals performing the service and the E# of the company they work for. This log shall be made available for a period of 13 years.

(d) Hose assemblies. Hose assemblies passing a hydrostatic test do not require recording.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 594.5

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. New subsection (c)(4) filed 11-21-2002; operative 1-1-2003 (Register 2002, No. 47).
4. Amendment of subsection (c)(4) 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.