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§ 6570. Fire Extinguishing Equipment--Definitions.

14 CA ADC § 6570Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 14. Natural Resources
Division 4. Division of Boating and Waterways
Chapter 1. Division of Boating and Waterways
Article 4. Equipment Requirements
14 CCR § 6570
§ 6570. Fire Extinguishing Equipment--Definitions.
Currentness
(a) A “B” type fire extinguisher means a fire extinguisher system suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, greases, etc.
(b) “Hand-portable fire extinguisher” means a fire extinguisher of either of the following minimum sizes:
Size
Foam gallons
Carbon dioxide, pounds
Dry chemicals, pounds
Freon, pounds
I
 
1 ¼
4
2
2 ½
II
 
2 ½
15
10
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(c) “Semiportable fire extinguisher” means a fire extinguisher system of the following size or larger which is fitted with suitable hose and nozzle or other practicable means so that all portions of the space concerned may be covered.
Size
Foam gallons
Carbon dioxide, pounds
Dry chemicals, pounds
III
 
 
12
35
20
(d) “Fixed fire extinguishing system” means a fire extinguishing system of an approved carbon dioxide type, designed and installed in agreement with the applicable provisions of subpart 76.15 of subchapter H of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-13-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 42).
2. Editorial correction of Note filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 6570, 14 CA ADC § 6570
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