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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 3Ch. 8.5§ 19820 Children'S Sleepwear Flammability Standards

§ 19820 Children'S Sleepwear Flammability Standards

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§ 19820 Children'S Sleepwear Flammability Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell new kids' sleepwear (sizes up to 14) that doesn't meet federal fire safety rules.
  • •Breaking this rule is a crime (misdemeanor).
  • •The State Fire Marshal can make more fire safety rules for other kids' clothes (up to size 14).
  • •Breaking those extra rules is also a crime.

Example

A store sells new pajamas for a 10-year-old that catch fire too easily.

The store broke the law because the pajamas didn’t meet fire safety rules. They could get in trouble with the police.

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

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§ 19820 Children'S Sleepwear Flammability Standards

(a)  No person shall sell, or offer for sale, new children’s sleepwear to and including size 14 which does not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear to and including size 6X, and such other standards as may from time to time be adopted by the federal government. The requirements prescribed by this chapter shall be in addition to those prescribed by Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 19810). (b)  Violation of subdivision (a) is a misdemeanor. (c)  The State Fire Marshal shall promulgate, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (commencing with Section 11340 of the Government Code), flammability regulations covering such other articles of new children’s clothing to and including size 14 as it shall determine to be in the public interest. (d)  Violation of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to subdivision (c) is a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 71.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationcrimefireoffersafetymisdemeanorflammabilityviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 13118 Retail Solvent Labeling Requirements
  • § 14943 Cigarette Lighter Safety Standards
  • § 18897.7 Camp Safety Standards Compliance
  • § 19818 Hospital Fabric Flammability Standards
  • § 50714.5 Farmworker Housing Grants San Diego

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 19820.
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