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§ 571. Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Class C Hazards.

19 CA ADC § 571Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 19. Public Safety
Division 1. State Fire Marshal
Chapter 3. Fire Extinguishers
Article 5. Selection and Distribution of Portable Fire Extinguishers
19 CCR § 571
§ 571. Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Class C Hazards.
Currentness
(a) Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall be required where energized electrical equipment can be encountered which would require a nonconducting extinguishing medium. This requirement includes situations where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A or Class B hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or B hazard.
Note: Electrical equipment should be de-energized as soon as possible to prevent reigniting.

Credits

Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.
History
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. Amendment filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).
This database is current through 5/3/24 Register 2024, No. 18.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 19, § 571, 19 CA ADC § 571
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