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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1.5Art. 1§ 13160 Fire Extinguisher Regulations

§ 13160 Fire Extinguisher Regulations

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§ 13160 Fire Extinguisher Regulations

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Fire Marshal makes rules for fire extinguishers to keep people and property safe.
  • •These rules cover how fire extinguishers are serviced, charged, and tested.
  • •The rules also control how fire extinguishers are sold and marketed to make sure they work well.
  • •The State Fire Marshal looks at national safety standards when making these rules.

Example

You buy a fire extinguisher for your kitchen.

The fire extinguisher must meet safety rules set by the State Fire Marshal. This means it has to be tested, work properly, and be sold with correct information about how to use it.

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

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§ 13160 Fire Extinguisher Regulations

With the advice of the State Fire Advisory Board, the State Fire Marshal shall adopt, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and administer regulations and standards as he or she may deem necessary for the protection and preservation of life and property to control the servicing, including charging, and testing, of all portable fire extinguishers for controlling and extinguishing fires, and for controlling the sale and marketing of all such devices with respect to conformance with standards of their use, capacity, and effectiveness. In adopting the regulations, the State Fire Marshal shall consider the standards of the National Fire Protection Association. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 114.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 13162 Portable Fire Extinguisher Standards
  • § 13190.3 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Responsibility
  • § 13104 Fire Marshal Enforcement Duties
  • § 17966 Local Fire Code Enforcement
  • § 18029.5 Manufactured Home Fire Safety

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13160.
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