(a) Fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents with Class D ratings shall be provided for fires involving combustible metals.
(b) Fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents (media) shall be located not more than 75 ft (22.5 m) travel distance from the Class D hazard.
(c) Portable fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents (media) for Class D hazards shall be provided in those work areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, chips, or similarly sized products are generated.
(d) Size determination shall be in the basis of the specific combustible metal, its physical particle size, area to be covered and recommendations by the extinguisher manufacturer on data from control tests conducted.
(e) The material safety data sheet for the Class D hazard involved should be consulted to assist in selecting the most effective extinguishing agent.
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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 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
This database is current through 5/3/24 Register 2024, No. 18.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 19, § 572, 19 CA ADC § 572
