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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 3§ 108605 Beer Keg Pressure Safety

§ 108605 Beer Keg Pressure Safety

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§ 108605 Beer Keg Pressure Safety

This law says beer kegs must have a safety device to prevent explosions from too much pressure, and a warning label must be on the keg.

Key Takeaways

  • •Beer kegs must have a safety device to stop explosions from too much pressure.
  • •A warning label must be on the keg saying it can burst if overpressured.
  • •The safety device doesn’t have to be on the keg itself—it can be part of the tapping system.

Example

A bar owner buys a new beer keg to serve customers.

The keg must have a pressure-relief device (like a safety valve) and a warning label saying it can explode if too much pressure is used.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 108605 Beer Keg Pressure Safety

On or after January 1, 1984, a visually inspectable without disassembly, pressure-relief rupture apparatus or other pressure relief device that performs equivalently shall be required on beer dispensing equipment manufactured, rented, leased, sold, or distributed that uses an external source of pressure, other than hand pumping. This apparatus is not required to be placed directly on the keg itself. On or after January 1, 1984, a warning shall be clearly displayed on or securely attached to all beer kegs. The word “WARNING”, “ATTENTION”, or other suitable wording shall appear in capital letters. The remainder of the warning shall read substantially as follows: “This keg will rupture and may cause injury if overpressured with compressed air or CO 2. Tapping system and pressure regulator should be equipped with a pressure-relief (blowoff) device. If you are not familiar with tapping equipment, consult your retailer or the local beer distributor.” (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

pressure-relief rupture apparatusexternal source of pressureWARNINGoverpressured

Related Statutes

  • § 102750 Acknowledgment Of Parentage Process
  • § 102755 Birth Certificate Amendment Process
  • § 102760 Birth Record Confidentiality
  • § 102765 Birth Record Copy Request
  • § 108600 Beer Dispensing Equipment Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108605.
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