§ 12566 Pyrotechnic Device Classification

Health and Safety Code·California

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•The State Fire Marshal checks fireworks to see if they are safe for emergencies.
•If they are safe, they get labeled as 'emergency signaling devices'.
•Only the State Fire Marshal can decide this.

Example

You buy a flare gun for your boat in case of an emergency.

The State Fire Marshal checks it first. If it’s safe, they call it an 'emergency signaling device' so you can use it legally.

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§ 12566 Pyrotechnic Device Classification

All pyrotechnic devices examined by the State Fire Marshal and found by him to come within the definition of “emergency signaling devices” in Section 12506 shall be classified by the State Fire Marshal as emergency signaling devices. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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pyrotechnic devices emergency signaling devices State Fire Marshal

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12566.

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