Table 4 External Examination Maintenance Checkpoints
19 CA ADC § 575.3 Tbl. 4Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
19 CCR § 575.3 Tbl. 4
Table 4 External Examination Maintenance Checkpoints
Shell | Corrective Action |
1. | Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacturer* | 1. | Retest, if needed |
2. | Corrosion* | 2. | Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard |
3. | Mechanical damage (denting or abrasion)* | 3. | Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard |
4. | Paint Condition | 4. | Refinish |
5. | Presence of repairs (welding, soldering, brazing, etc.) | 5. | Discard or consult manufacturer |
6. | Broken hanger attachment, carrying handle lug | 6. | Discard or consult manufacturer |
Nameplate | Corrective Action |
1. | Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacturer* | 1. | Retest, if needed |
1. | Illegible wording | 1. | Clean or replace |
2. | Corrosion or loose plate | 2. | Inspect shell under plate and reattach plate |
Nozzle or Horn | Corrective Action |
1. | Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn) | 1. | Replace |
2. | Blocked openings | 2. | Clean |
3. | Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn) | 3. | Replace |
4. | Aged (brittle) | 4. | Replace |
Hose Assembly | Corrective Action |
1. | Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn) | 1. | Replace |
2. | Damaged coupling or swivel joint (cracked or corroded) | 2. | Replace |
3. | Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn) | 3. | Replace |
4. | Inner tube cut at couplings | 4. | Repair or replace |
5. | Electrically nonconductive between couplings (CO2 hose only) | 5. | Replace |
6. | Hose obstruction | 6. | Remove obstruction or replace |
7. | Damaged or missing hose retainer | 7. | Repair or replace |
Pull Pin or Valve Locking Device | Corrective Action |
1. | Damaged (bent, corroded, or binding) | 1. | Repair and lubricate, or replace |
2. | Missing | 2. | Replace |
Gauge or Pressure-Indicating Device | Corrective Action |
1. | Damaged or missing pointer* | 1. | Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge |
2. | Missing, deformed, or broken crystal* | 2. | Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge |
3. | Illegible or faded dial* | 3. | Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge |
4. | Corrosion* | 4. | Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge |
5. | Dented case or crystal retainer* | 5. | Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge |
6. | Immovable or corroded pressure-indicating stem (nongauge type)* | 6. | Replace head assembly, depressurize, and replace shell or complete extinguisher |
Shell or Cylinder Valve | Corrective Action |
1. | Corroded, damaged or jammed lever, handle, spring, stem, or fastener joint* | 1. | Perform internal maintenance and repair or replace as necessary |
2. | Damaged outlet threads (corroded, crossed, or worn)* | 2. | Perform internal maintenance and replace |
Agent and Expelling Means | Corrective Action |
1. | Improper extinguisher weight | 1. | Perform internal maintenance and recharge |
2. | Improper gauge pressure | 2. | Perform internal maintenance and recharge |
Nozzle Shutoff Valve | Corrective Action |
1. | Corroded, damaged, jammed or binding lever, spring, stem, or fastener joint | 1. | Repair and lubricate, or replace |
2. | Plugged, deformed, or corroded nozzle tip or discharge passage | 2. | Clean or replace |
Nonrechargeable Shell | Corrective Action |
1. | Corrosion* | 1. | Discard shell |
2. | Damaged seal disc (injured, cut, or corroded)* | 2. | Discard shell |
3. | Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or worn) | 3. | Discard shell |
4. | Illegible weight markings* | 4. | Discard shell |
Carriage and Wheels | Corrective Action |
1. | Corroded, bent, or broken carriage | 1. | Repair or replace |
2. | Damaged wheel (buckled or broken spoke, bent rim or axle, loose tire, low pressure, jammed bearing) | 2. | Clean, repair, and lubricate, or replace |
Carrying Handle | Corrective Action |
1. | Broken handle lug | 1. | Discard shell or valve, or consult manufacturer |
2. | Broken handle | 2. | Replace |
3. | Corroded, jammed, or worn fastener joint | 3. | Clean or replace |
Seal or Tamper Indicator | Corrective Action |
1. | Broken or missing | 1. | Perform internal maintenance |
Brackets | Corrective Action |
1. | Corroded, worn, or bent | 1. | Repair and refinish, or replace |
2. | Loose or binding fit | 2. | Adjust fit or replace |
3. | Worn, loose, corroded, or missing screw or bolt | 3. | Tighten or replace |
4. | Worn bumper, webbing, or grommet | 4. | Replace |
Safety Relief Device | Corrective Action |
1. | Corroded or damaged* consult manufacturer | 1. | Depressurize and replace or |
2. | Broken, operated, or plugged* | 2. | Depressurize and replace or repair |
Electronic Monitoring Device | Corrective Action |
1. | Battery | 1. | Replace battery |
2. | Unit not sending signal | 2. | Check battery and check sensor, consult manufacturer's maintenance procedures |
3. | Signal at receiver | 3. | Consult manufacturer's maintenance procedures |
For nonrechargable extinguishers, those items indicated with an asterisk cannot be inspected and serviced. If the corrective action requires the depressurization of the extinguisher, nonrechargable halogenated agent fire extinguishers shall not be depressurized but shall be returned to the manufacturer or fire extinguisher distributor having the capability of recovering the halogenated agent.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New table 4 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
2. Amendment of table 4 filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).
This database is current through 6/7/24 Register 2024, No. 23.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 19, § 575.3 Tbl. 4, 19 CA ADC § 575.3 Tbl. 4
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