LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 13153 Portable Pump Safety Rules

§ 13153 Portable Pump Safety Rules

Health and Safety Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 13153 Portable Pump Safety Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't use a small gas-powered pump to move flammable liquids unless it follows the State Fire Marshal's rules.
  • •This applies to everyone—people, companies, and groups.
  • •You also can't let someone else use a pump that doesn’t follow these rules.

Example

If you have a gas-powered pump to move gasoline at a construction site, you need to make sure it meets the safety rules set by the State Fire Marshal.

If the pump doesn’t follow the rules, you could get in trouble for using it or letting someone else use it.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 13153 Portable Pump Safety Rules

No person, firm, or corporation shall use, permit, or instruct any other person to use or permit, any portable internal combustion engine-driven pump used for the transfer of any flammable or combustible liquids unless such pump conforms to the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 868.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationfireportregulationno onecombustion

Related Statutes

  • § 13151 Portable Pump Safety Regulations
  • § 129775 Earthquake Risk Assessment Requirements
  • § 129855 Hospital Building Plan Review
  • § 129856 Fire Safety Officer Training
  • § 13006.5 Fire Reporting Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13153.
View Official Source