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Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 201. Regulation Identification.
Except when otherwise specified, construction materials, equipment, methods of construction, methods for the installation of equipment, fire alarm systems and devices, and automatic sprinkler systems and devices are herein identified as "materials and equipment," may be cited as such, and will hereafter be referred to in this article as "materials and equipment."
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 202. Limitation.
Acceptance under the provisions of Section 204(a) shall be limited to the material and equipment listed and shall not extend to any other product.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 203. Expired Listing.
It shall not be construed that an expired listing of any material or equipment previously listed by the State Fire Marshal, automatically conforms with the current provisions of these regulations.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13144.1 and 13144.2, Health and Safety Code.
s 204. Definitions.
For the purposes of approval and listing the following definitions shall apply.
(a) Control Unit, Fire Alarm. A fire alarm control unit is a unit assembly of electrical parts having provisions for the connection of power-supply circuits routed through the control unit equipment by a prescribed scheme of circuitry; signal initiating circuits extended to separate devices by which the operating parts of the control unit are actuated for signals; and to incorporate or separate devices by which the signals are transmitted or indicated to form a coordinated combination system for definite signaling service.
For the purposes of approval and listing, a single station self-contained smoke detector shall be considered as a fire alarm control unit.
(b) Device, Fire Alarm. A fire alarm device means any device which constitutes a component part of a fire alarm system as defined in this section. [See Section 208(c)].
(c) Fire Alarm Systems.
(1) A fire alarm system means a control unit and a combination of electrically interconnected devices designed and intended to cause an alarm or warning of fire in a building or structure by either manual or automatic activation, or by both, and includes such systems installed throughout any building or portion thereof. Fire alarm systems may include but shall not necessarily be limited to the following component parts.
(A) Audio signal devices.
(B) Visual signal devices.
(C) Trouble signal devices.
(D) Annunciators.
(E) Smoke detectors.
(F) Heat detectors.
(G) Visual detectors.
(H) Manual initiating devices.
(I) Wiring (conductors and cable).
Exception: For the purposes of compliance with Section 13114, Health and Safety Code, wiring for fire alarm systems need not mandatorily be approved and listed. Wiring shall conform to the provisions required under Section 3.01.
(2) For the purposes of approval and listing, fire alarm systems or devices shall not be construed to include any connected fire alarm or nonfire alarm equipment which is not essential to the function of the fire alarm system provided the fire alarm control unit or device complies with Section 208(c). Examples of such equipment includes:
(A) Municipal fire alarm systems.
(B) Central stations of central station systems.
(C) Auxiliary or accessory equipment, included but not necessarily limited to burglar alarm, recording, or other nonfire related sound reproducing equipment.
(D) Telephones.
(E) Retransmitting equipment commonly referred to as "dialers."
(F) Auxiliary fire alarm boxes of auxiliary fire alarm systems.
(G) Nonfire related equipment of computers used in fire alarm systems.
(H) Remote station receiving equipment of remote station systems whether such equipment is located on or off the protected premises.
(3) For purposes of approval and listing, fire alarm control units or devices which do not conform to Section 208(c) shall be prohibited or may be listed as approved without the interconnection of any unapproved equipment.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 205. Method and Scope of Listings.
(a) Method. Listings of materials and equipment shall be in either of two forms, i.e., proprietary or generic. Proprietary listings shall be separately published by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the provisions of Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code. Materials and equipment classed by the State Fire Marshal as industry-wide may be designated in generic terms in regulations in accordance with the provisions of Section 13144.2(c), Health and Safety Code.
(b) Scope. The provisions of this article shall be limited to proprietary listings.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13144.1 and 13144.2, Health and Safety Code.
s 206. Application for Evaluation and Listing.
(a) Original. Any person, firm, corporation, association, or similar organization desiring the listing of any material or equipment shall submit a completed application for listing to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by him. Such form shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees as prescribed in Section 216. Application for reinstatement of a listing which has been expired for one year or more shall be considered as an original application for listing. Applications for listing received after March 31 of each calendar year shall be accompanied by the listing fees plus the renewal fee for the next ensuing fiscal year.
(b) Renewal. Any person, firm, corporation, association, or similar organization desiring the annual renewal of the listing of any material or equipment shall submit a completed application for renewal of such listing to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by him. Such forms shall be accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee as prescribed in Section 216.
Applications for renewal shall be received or mailed to the Office of State Fire Marshal not later than March 31 preceding the renewal period.
(c) Revision. Any person, firm, corporation, association, or similar organization desiring a revision be made to the listing of any material or equipment shall submit a completed application for revision to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by him. Such forms shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed in Section 216.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.2, Health and Safety Code.
s 207. Effective Date of Listing.
Materials and equipment shall be considered as listed upon approval thereof by the State Fire Marshal as shown in the files at the Office of State Fire Marshal. Listings shall be valid from the date of approval through the next ensuing June 30.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.3, Health and Safety Code.
s 208. Special Provisions. Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Systems and Devices.
(a) Control Units. For purposes of a single listing fire alarm control units may include variations in circuitry, functions, current and voltage ratings.
A single fire alarm control unit which incorporates any combination of functions (such as a local signaling control unit designed for auxiliary connection) shall be considered for a single listing. Such listing may include units used in conjunction with any of the following actuating methods. Automatic fire alarm, manual fire alarm, sprinkler supervisory, or waterflow alarm.
(b) Devices. Fire alarm and automatic sprinkler devices, for the purpose of a single listing, may have variations in size, dimensions, ratings, current and voltage but shall not include variations in method of operation.
(c) Fire Alarm Prohibitions. When any equipment or systems specified in Section 204(c)(2) is to be connected to any fire alarm control unit or fire alarm device, such control unit or device shall be so designed and arranged that:
(1) The electrical design of the equipment or systems shall not be integral to the internal circuitry of the fire alarm control unit of the system or device, and
(2) Such equipment and systems shall be served by a power supply or circuit independent of the power supply or circuit necessary for the function of the control unit or device, and
(3) Such equipment and systems shall be interconnected to the control unit of the system or device by relays or switching devices which will provide electrical isolation from the system or device to prevent interference or interruption of the normal or intended operation of the fire alarm system or device.
(d) Service. The listee of fire alarm systems and fire alarm devices shall file notice of the establishment of facilities and evidence of capability to provide for the repair of their approved and listed systems and devices.
(e) Restoration. Required Systems. Listees of fire alarm equipment used or intended for use on fire alarm systems required by Subchapter 1 of these regulations shall, at the time of application for approval and listing, include evidence of the capability to restore to operating condition, listed fire alarm systems, within 24 hours of notification.
(f) Continuity. Service and restoration facilities shall be maintained for the duration of listing and the listee shall file notice of the establishment of new facilities or discontinuance of any previously established facilities, within 30 days of the establishment or discontinuance of service facility.
Organizations designated by a listee as a service or restoration facility shall file with the notice, certification of service or restoration capability, geographical limitations, and evidence of service equipment, qualified service personnel and the necessary stock of parts and devices.
Service and restoration organizations who engage in the sale, distribution or installation of fire alarm systems or devices requiring a State Contractor's License shall file such evidence with their notice.
(g) Prohibition of Sale. The marketing, distribution, offering for sale, or selling of any fire alarm system or fire alarm device in this State is prohibited unless such system or device has been approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal.
Conditions of approval and listing by the State Fire Marshal shall be furnished at the time of purchase.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13144.1 and 13144.2, Health and Safety Code.
s 209. Required Submissions for Listing.
(a) Sample Specimens. In addition to the application and fee required by Section 206, the State Fire Marshal may require that sample specimens, taken from regular production, be submitted to him for evaluation. The State Fire Marshal may require the assembly or erection of a sample specimen for evaluation purposes.
The applicant shall assume all responsibility relating to the assembly or erection of such specimen, including but not limited to the cost, liability and removal thereof. The applicant shall arrange for the removal of any specimen submitted to the State Fire Marshal or which has been assembled or erected pursuant to this section, within 60 days of notification by the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal may, at his discretion, dispose of any specimen submitted to him following the 60 day notification.
(b) Test Reports and Technical Data. Every application for evaluation and listing of a material or equipment which is required by these regulations to be tested, shall be accompanied by a manufacturer's test report issued by an approved testing organization. Technical data shall be submitted with any application when required by the State Fire Marshal. Each application for an evaluation and listing of a fire-resistive design, and when required by the State Fire Marshal for any other material or equipment, shall be accompanied by black-line drawings suitable for reproduction.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 210. Test Specimens.
Specimens submitted to laboratories for testing shall be from regular production. Acceptance for listing will not be considered on the basis of any examination of hand made equipment or products.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 211. Publication of Submitted Data.
The State Fire Marshal reserves the right to publish all or any part of any test report or technical data submitted to him and relating to a listed material or equipment. Manufacturing processes, ingredients or compounds of materials or equipment shall not be matters of public record.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 212. Labels.
(a) Every material or equipment which is listed by the State Fire Marshal, shall bear a label conforming to the provisions of this section. Labels shall be placed in a conspicuous location and shall be attached by the manufacturer during production or fabrication.
Exceptions:
(1) Packaged, bundled or bagged materials or equipment may have such label placed upon the wrapping or boxing material.
(2) Materials or equipment which bear the label of an approved testing organization, provided such organization conducts factory inspections of the material and workmanship during fabrication and assembly.
(3) Fire-resistive designs as shown in the published listing.
(4) Upon written request, the State Fire Marshal may exempt specified materials or equipment from the labeling requirement provided he finds such labeling impractical or impossible. In such cases however, sufficient evidence shall be furnished indicating the means by which said materials or equipment may be reasonably identified.
(b) Size. Labels shall be of sufficient size to render all data specified thereon, clear and legible.
(c) Color. Labels shall be of contrasting color to the material equipment to which it is attached.
(d) Format. Labels shall be produced or obtained by the listees and such label shall be of the following configuration.
(1) Insert in or above the top scroll the item listed. Examples: "Automatic Door" - "Fire Damper."
(2) Insert in the top scroll the name and address of the listee.
(3) In the bottom scroll insert the Listing Number issued by the State Fire Marshal and all other data as may be specified by the State Fire Marshal dependent upon the product and its intended use. Rated assemblies used to protect openings in fire-resistive designs shall indicate the fire-resistive rating thereof and the type of design in which the product is intended to be installed, i.e., "1-HR-CEILING."
(e) Material. Labels may be of any durable material and shall be for label attached to the listed material or equipment in such a manner that any removal will cause destruction of the label.
(f) Approval. Prior to the use of any label, the listee shall submit to the State Fire Marshal a sample of each label intended to be used with any listed product. Labels shall not be used until written approval therefore has been received from the State Fire Marshal.
(g) Illegal Use. No person shall attach any label conforming to the provisions of this section to any product which is not listed by the State Fire Marshal.
(h) Inspection Service. Every listee using the label described in this section shall provide for the inspection service specified in Section 215.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 213. Approved Testing Organization.
(a) Qualifications. It shall be incumbent upon persons, firms, corporations, or associations desiring approval as a testing organization to corporations, or associations desiring approval as a testing organization to initiate a request and present to the State Fire Marshal evidence of their qualifications which in the judgement of the State Fire Marshal is sufficient to grant approval. For the purposes of this article, an approved testing organization shall mean any person, firm, corporation, or association which conforms to al of the following:
(1) Equipped or has access to facilities which are equipped to perform tests in accordance with the required test procedures.
(2) Organizations which employ personnel who are qualified for testing. Evidence of such qualifications may include persons who are registered engineers in an appropriate discipline.
(3) Approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(b) Discontinued Approvals. Approvals granted to any testing organization either prior to or after the effective date of this section may continue in effect unless rescinded by the State Fire Marshal for cause.
(c) Affidavit. The applicant requesting approval shall submit a notarized affidavit to the effect that:
(1) The applicant and the testing organization has no financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be tested or inspected.
(2) The testing organization is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be tested or inspected.
(d) Sample Test Reports. The applicant shall submit sample copies of typical test reports to demonstrate their completeness and compliance with requirements of the test standard.
(e) Inspections. Test facilities shall be subject to periodic unannounced inspections to verify the adequacy of existing test equipment, test methods, certifications and personnel. If the inspection reveals noncompliance, the State Fire Marshal may rescind his approval and remove the laboratory from the list.
(f) Change of Status. Approved testing organizations shall notify the State Fire Marshal at his Sacramento address of any of the following occurrences within 30 days of such events. Notification shall be in writing.
(1) Any change in name or address.
(2) Any change in major test equipment or procedures.
(3) Changes in principal officers or in supervisory and responsible personnel.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 214. Testing Equipment.
(a) General. Testing equipment used or intended to be used to determine the fire-resistive rating or classification of any material or equipment to be listed by the State Fire Marshal, shall be inspected and evaluated by the State Fire Marshal to determine conformance with the required conditions for such testing equipment as set forth in the appropriate test standard.
Exception: Testing equipment, or identical replacements thereof, approved prior to July 1, 1971.
(b) Maintenance. All testing equipment shall be maintained in good repair and devoid of any defect which would affect the fire-resistive rating or classification or any material or equipment to be tested.
(c) Cost of Service. Any testing organization which desires approval for lab certification pursuant to Section 213, shall be liable for the necessary advance arrangements for all costs incurred by one representative of the State Fire Marshal in conducting any service rendered under Section 214(a) above.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 215. Inspection Agency.
(a) General. An approved inspection service agency is any person, firm, corporation, or association which periodically and on a continuous basis, conducts inspections of listed materials and equipment to determine if the production line fabrication and workmanship is in accordance with the conditions of listing. It shall be incumbent upon persons, firms, corporations, or associations desiring approval as an inspection service agency to initiate a request and present to the State Fire Marshal evidence of their qualifications which in the judgement of the State Fire Marshal is sufficient to grant approval.
(b) Qualifications. Qualifications for acceptance as an approved inspection service agency shall include any person, firm, corporation, or association which conforms to all of the following:
(1) Employs personnel who are qualified for testing. Evidence of such qualifications may include persons who are registered engineers in an appropriate discipline.
(2) Approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(c) Discontinued Approvals. Approvals granted to any inspection service agency either prior to or after the effective date of this section may continue in effect unless rescinded by the State Fire Marshal for cause.
(d) Affidavit. The applicant requesting approval shall submit a notorized affidavit to the effect that:
(1) The applicant and the inspection service agency has no financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be inspected, and
(2) The inspection service agency is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be inspected.
(e) Frequency of Service. Inspections by an approved inspection agency shall be made of the production of every material or equipment as stipulated in Section 215(a), not less than 4 times each calendar year. Such inspections shall be on an unannounced basis.
Exception: When written approval is granted by the State Fire Marshal, the inspection frequency rate may be amended in specific cases to correspond more appropriately with production schedules.
(f) Reports. Reports shall be made by the approved inspection service agency of every inspection made, the original of which shall be submitted to the listee and a copy thereof submitted to the State Fire Marshal within 30 days of inspection.
(g) Sample Inspection Reports. The applicant shall submit sample copies of typical inspection reports to demonstrate their completeness and ability to reflect compliance with requirements of the test standard.
(h) Change of Status. Approved inspection service agencies shall notify the State Fire Marshal at his Sacramento address of any of the following occurrences within 30 days of such events. Notification shall be in writing.
(1) Any change in name or address.
(2) Any change in inspection forms or procedures.
(3) Changes in principal officers or in supervisory and responsible personnel.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 216. Fees.
(a) Original Submittals:
(1) Application Fee.... $170.00
(2) Listing Fee........ $150.00
(b) Renewal Application:
(1) Listing Fee.... $150.00
(c) Revision Fee:
(1) With Evaluation....... $200.00
(2) Without Evaluation.... $25.00
The fee for listing fire alarm system or device shall be:
(d) Original Submittals:
(1) Application Fee.... $170.00
(2) Listing Fee........ $150.00
(e) Renewal Applications
(1) Listing Fee.... $150.00
(f) Revision Fee:
(1) With Evaluation....... $200.00
(2) Without Evaluation.... $25.00
(g) Disposition of Fees. Application and listing fees shall be submitted simultaneously with each original application for listing. If the material and equipment is not found to be in conformance with the provisions of these regulations, the listing fee shall be returned to the applicant. The application fee shall be retained by the State Fire Marshal to offset the costs incurred through evaluation of the material and equipment.
(h) Listing and Period. Listing fees shall be for the term of a fiscal year between July 1 and June 30, or for any portion thereof.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 13144.2 and 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13144.2 and 13144.3, Health and Safety Code.
s 217. Violations.
No person, firm, corporation, or association shall knowingly or intentionally represent any material or equipment as being approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal when such material or equipment is not so approved and listed. Such misrepresentation shall constitute a violation within the meaning of Section 13112, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13144.4, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13144.1, Health and Safety Code.
s 300. Title. As Such and Will Be Referred to Herein As "These Regulations."
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 301. Authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 302. Purpose.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 303. Scope.
(a) The provisions of this subchapter apply to the sale, offering for sale, manufacture for sale, rental and use of tents within this state.
(b) For building standards relating to tents and membrane structures, see Chapter 2-55, Part 2, Title 24, CAC.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116, Health and Safety Code.
s 304. Validity.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 305. Local Ordinances.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 306. Enforcing Authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 307. Alternate Means of Protection.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 310. Definitions.
(a) Tent. A shelter, structure or enclosure made of fabric or similar pliable material.
(b) Large Tent. A tent designed for use by 10 or more people.
(c) Small Tent. A tent designed for use by less than 10 people.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116, Health and Safety Code.
s 311. General.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 312. Parking of Vehicles.
Vehicles necessary to the operation of the establishment, shall be parked at least twenty feet (20') from any tent. No other vehicle shall be parked less than one hundred feet (100') from any tent except vehicles parked on a public street shall park at least twenty feet (20') from any tent.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115 and 13116, Health and Safety Code.
s 313. Location of Tents.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 314. Structural Requirements.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 315. Flame Resistance Standards.
(a) All tent fabrics and all interior decorative fabrics or materials shall be flame resistant in accordance with appropriate standards set forth in Subchapter 8 of these regulations.
Tent tops and sidewalls shall be made either from fabric which has been flame resistant treated with an approved exterior chemical process by an approved application concern, or from inherently flame resistant fabric approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal.
(b) Sawdust, shavings, or other combustible material used on the floor or ground shall be made flame resistant or when approved by the enforcing authority shall be kept adequately damp when tent is occupied.
(c) (Repealed)
(d) Certificates of Flame Resistance or other documentation affirming the requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be made available upon request of the enforcement authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 316. Smoking Prohibited.
Smoking is not permitted in any tent, and in any adjacent areas where hay or other highly flammable materials are kept. "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted in all tents open to the public and wherever otherwise specified by the enforcing authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 317. Fireworks and Open Flames.
Fireworks, open flame or any device emitting flame or spark shall not be used in or immediately adjacent to any tent while open to the public, except when approved in writing by the enforcing authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 318. Toy Balloons.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 319. Fire Extinguishers and Other Fire Protection Equipment.
(a) One Class 2-A fire extinguisher shall be provided in every tent having a floor area between 500 square feet and 1,000 square feet plus one 2-A fire extinguisher in each auxiliary adjacent tent. One additional extinguisher shall be provided for each additional 2000 square feet or fraction thereof.
(b) At least one Class 10 B-C fire extinguisher shall be provided with each generator or transformer.
(c) At least one Class 10 B-C fire extinguisher shall be provided in kitchen, dining areas, and at locations where flammable or combustible liquids or flammable gases are used, stored, or dispensed.
(d) Tents having a capacity of 1,000 or more persons shall be protected on each of the long sides with fire hose lines of at least 1 1/2 inch internal diameter and of sufficient length to reach either end of the tent. The water supply shall be either from the public water mains or from tanks having a capacity of not less than 500 gallons. There shall be at least 65 pounds of flowing pressure at the nozzle of the hose line when a 1/2 inch tip is used.
(e) The enforcing authority may modify or waive any of the requirement of this section and may accept other types of fire extinguishing equipment in lieu of that required by these regulations if, in the authorities' opinion, reasonable and adequate protection will be afforded.
1. Amendment filed 8-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 32).
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 320. Fire Safety Personnel.
The owners or operators of any tent used as a place of assemblage shall provide at least one qualified fire safety person in every tent having a capacity of 500 persons and one additional qualified person for each 1,000 additional persons or fraction thereof. Such persons shall be on duty in the tent at all times when the tent is open to the public. They shall be proficient in the handling of fire extinguishers and equipment and shall be familiar with the fire and panic safety regulations. The individual designated under this section shall meet the approval of the fire authority having jurisdiction.
Exception: The enforcing authority may waive or modify the provisions of this section if, in his opinion, public safety will not be jeopardized.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 321. Abatement of Fire or Panic Hazards.
Any condition that presents a fire hazard, would contribute to the rapid spread of fire, interfere with the rapid exit of persons from the tents, or interfere with or delay the extinguishment of a fire, shall be immediately corrected as ordered by the enforcing authority.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 322. Exit Requirements.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 323. Heating Equipment.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 324. Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
(a) Liquids having a flash point below 200 [FNo] F shall not be stored in any tent nor less than 50 feet from any tent.
(b) Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored and dispensed in accordance with the provisions of the 2001 Edition of the California Fire Code, Article 79. The enforcing authority may permit limited quantities of flammable or combustible liquids required for display and normal merchandizing.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115, 13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 325. Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be stored or used in connection with any tent unless the storage containers, equipment, fittings, appliances, placement, use and operation complies with the provisions of Article 5, Subchapter 1, Chapter 4, Title 8, California Administrative Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 326. Hazard Abatement.
(a) All flammable vegetation within 50 feet of any tent shall be removed.
(b) Hay, straw, trash and other similar flammable material shall be stored more than 50 feet from any tent except upon approval of the enforcing authority.
Exception: Tents to which the public is not admitted.
(c) Combustible waste shall not be permitted to accumulate on the grounds either inside or outside of tents. Such waste shall be stored in approved containers until removed from the premises.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116, and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 332. Flame Resistance.
(a) All tents manufactured for sale, sold, rented, offered for sale, or used in California shall be made from nonflammable material or one of the following flame resistant fabrics or material approved by the State Fire Marshal:
(1) Fabrics complying with the State Fire Marshal's requirements for flame resistance for exterior use, as set forth in Subchapter 8, or,
(2) Fabrics complying with the flame resistance requirements set forth in "A Specification for Flame Resistant Materials Used in Camping Tentage" published in 1975 by Canvas Products Association International, hereinafter referred to as CPAI-84.
Exceptions:
(1) Tents used for committal services at cemeteries
(2) Tents or similar fabric enclosures used within a sound stage or equivalent enclosure equipped with an overhead automatic fire extinguishing system.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 333. Labeling.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code.
s 334. Requirements Pertaining to All Tents.
All tents manufactured for sale in California shall be labeled in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Section 335.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116, and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 335. Labeling of Tents.
(a) Each section of top and sidewall in large tents shall have a durable label, permanently affixed, bearing the following information:
(1) The Seal of Registration.
(2) If treated fabric, the name and registration number of the approved application concern and approved chemical used, and the date of treatment.
(3) If registered fabric, the trade name and registration number of the approved fabric, and the date of production.
In lieu of attached labels, the required information may be applied directly to the fabric by print, stamp or stencil.
(b) Small tents shall have a permanently affixed label bearing the information in subsection (a), or shall comply with the provisions specified in CPAI-84 (1975) which reads as follows:
(1) Certification. A statement that the materials used in the manufacturer of the item meet the flame resistance requirements of CPAI-84.
(2) Manufacturer Identification. An identification of the manufacturer of the item. If the item bears a private label, it shall identify the private labeler and shall also contain a code mark which will permit the seller of the item to identify the manufacturer to the purchaser upon request.
(3) Code Number. A number enabling the manufacturer to identify from his records the suppliers and suppliers' lot numbers of the certified materials used in the item. The manufacturer shall also maintain records identifying the parties to whom he sold camping tentage. Further, he shall maintain records identifying items manufactured from lots of certified material. Records shall be maintained for four (4) years.
(4) Warning Label.
24 pt. WARNING
type
16 pt. KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC
type
12 pt. This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84
type specifications. It is not fire proof. The fabric will burn if left
in continuous contact with any flame source.
The application of any foreign substances to the tent fabric may
render the flame resistant properties ineffective.
This warning label or its equivalent must be permanently affixed to the tent at one conspicuous location, and must contain block letters on a white background. The first paragraph of the body of the label must be placed in a conspicuous location on each carton containing the tent.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 340. Existing Small Tents.
Existing small tents are exempt from this subchapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 341. Existing Membrane Structures and Other (Large) Existing Tents.
Existing membranes of membrane structures and large (10 or more capacity) existing tents may continue to be used provided evidence of satisfactory flame resistance is available to the enforcing authority. Such evidence may be in the form of certification that the fabric passes the standard small scale flame resistance test as set forth in these regulations or through passage of effective field tests.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13116, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13115-13116 and 13119, Health and Safety Code.
s 550. Authority.
Chapter 3, Division 1 of Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations is adopted by the State Fire Marshal under the authority of Division 12, Part 2, Chapter 1.5, Section 13160, et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13169, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.1. Title.
These regulations and standards shall be known as the "Regulations and Standards of the State Fire Marshal," may be cited as such, and will be hereinafter referred to as "these regulations."
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13169, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.2. Purpose.
The purpose of these regulations and standards is to provide means to register persons who service portable fire extinguishers; to license concerns engaging in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers; to license private and public entities not engaged in the business and their designated employees who service their own portable fire extinguishers; and to regulate the care, maintenance, placement, frequency of servicing, charging and testing of portable fire extinguishers.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160, 13163 and 13175, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.3. Scope.
These regulations apply to the sale and servicing of all portable fire extinguishers as outlined in Sections 13160, 13162, 13175, 13183, 13190.1, 13190.2, 13190.3, Health and Safety Code.
Exceptions:
These regulations do not apply to nor control the servicing of:
(a) Permanently installed automatic fire extinguishing systems or portions thereof;
(b) Owner serviced portable fire extinguishers as provided in Section 13175.1, Health and Safety Code, and;
(c) Portable fire extinguishers owned and serviced by the Federal Government.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160, 13161, 13162, 13163, 13165, 13183, 13190, 13190.2 and 13190.3, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.4. Notices.
Any notice by the State Fire Marshal and required by any provisions of the statutes or of these regulations, may be given by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified, at his last known address of residence or business as it appears on the records in the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13169, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.5. Validity.
(a) If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, contrary to statute or exceeding the authority of the State Fire Marshal, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of these regulations.
(b) If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations is for any reason held to be inoperative as it applies to any person or circumstance, such decision shall not affect its validity as it applies to any other person or circumstance.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13169, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.6. Approval of Laboratories.
(a) Any laboratory desiring approval by the State Fire Marshal to perform testing and labeling of portable fire extinguishers shall submit proof of the following:
(1) The Laboratory possesses proper equipment necessary to perform tests according to the ANSI/UL standards listed in Section 561.2;
(2) Evidence of qualified personnel, meaning the employment of not less than one person who holds a degree in engineering or is registered as a Professional Engineer, and having not less than two years actual experience testing portable fire extinguishers in accordance with ANSI/UL Test Standards in Section 561.2.
(b) Laboratory personnel performing tests and not meeting the above requirements may perform such tests only under the direct supervision of a qualified person.
Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13162, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.7. Standards for Fire Safety.
The phrase "Standards for Fire Safety" means compliance with Standards listed in Section 561.2(a).
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160, 13161, 13162, 13190.1 and 13190.3, Health and Safety Code.
s 550.8. Right of Entry.
s 550.9. Order of Precedence.
s 550.10. Standards for Fire Safety.
s 550.11. Enforcement.
s 557. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the meaning of the following terms shall be as set forth in this article.
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13190.4, Health and Safety Code.
s 557.1. "A" Definitions.
(a) AFF. Aqueous Film Forming Foam.
(b) ANSI. American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(c) Approved. Refers to approval by the State Fire Marshal as a result of investigations or tests conducted or supervised by him, or by reason of tests by recognized testing laboratories, national authorities, technical or scientific organizations.
(d) Annual Maintenance. The type of fire extinguisher maintenance that is required to be preformed annually, pursuant to Section 575.1. For annual maintenance, the year shall start on the first day maintenance is performed and end one calendar year later.
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13166, 13172, 13174, 13179 and 13189, Health and Safety Code.
s 557.2. "B" Definitions.
None.
s 557.3. "C" Definitions.
(a) Capacity. The amount of extinguishing agent contained in any portable fire extinguisher as measured in U.S. gallons, pounds, or S.I. units (See Sec. 557.19).
(b) Cartridge operated fire extinguishers. Extinguishers in which expellant gas is stored in a separate cartridge or in a gas cylinder located within or adjacent to the shell containing the extinguishing agent. These extinguishers are actuated by releasing the cartridge gas which expels the agent.
(c) Certificate of Registration. A document issued by the State Fire Marshal to any qualified person authorizing that person to perform any specific act.
(d) Charge. Any substance or compound of substances used as an extinguishing agent, or as an expellant force for an extinguishing agent.
(e) Charging. The act of placing any "charge" within any portable fire extinguisher.
(f) Chemical. Any substance or compound of substances used as an extinguishing agent or as an expellant force for an extinguishing agent.
(g) Classes of fire:
(1) CLASS A. Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics.
(2) CLASS B. Fires in flammable or combustible liquids, such as oils, greases, tars, oil base paints, lacquers, and flammable gases.
(3) CLASS C. Fires involving energized electrical equipment when electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing media is of importance.
(4) CLASS D. Fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, lithium, and potassium.
(5) CLASS K. Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats).
(h) Compressed Gas Cylinders. Compressed gas cylinders and cartridges are those containing any material or mixture having an absolute pressure exceeding 40 p.s.i. at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
(i) Cylinder, D.O.T. Compressed gas cylinders and cartridges manufactured to D.O.T. standards which are either:
(1) High pressure -service pressure of 501 p.s.i.g. or higher at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and all cylinders containing carbon dioxide, and
(2) Low pressure -service pressure of 500 p.s.i.g. at 70 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
(j) Cylinder, Non-D.O.T. Low pressure containers typically used for cylinder operated dry cylinder operated chemical, and pressurized water based type extinguishers.
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13163-13164, 13174-13182, 13184-13186 and 13188-13189, Health and Safety Code.
s 557.4. "D" Definitions.
(a) D.O.T. United States Department of Transportation, which has jurisdiction over compressed gas cylinders and cartridges.
(b) Dry Chemical Closed Recovery System -A system that provides for the transfer of dry chemical agent between extinguishers and recovery containers that is closed to prevent the loss of agent to the atmosphere.
(c) Dry Powder. Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering, or heat transferring means.
(d) Dry Chemical. Various mixtures of finely divided solid particles additionally supplemented with special treatments to provide resistance to packing, moisture absorption (caking), and proper flow characteristics. These agents are designed for extinguishment of Class "A" and "B" fires. They are nonconductors and approved for use on energized Class C fire situations.
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160 and 13162, Health and Safety Code.
s 557.5. "E" Definitions.
(a) "E" Number. Fire Extinguisher Concern License Number designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(b) "EE" Number. Certification of Registration Number designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to individuals qualified to perform specific acts of servicing fire extinguishers.
(c) Effectiveness. Having the ability to produce the desired extinguishing potential.
(d) Employee. Those persons who work directly for a licensed concern in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers for a fee or are employed by and work directly for a public or private company not engaged in the business who service their own portable fire extinguishers.
(e) Empty. To completely remove all contents from a portable fire extinguisher except the expellant cartridge.
(f) Extinguisher. See Section 557.16(c), Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Note: Authority: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160-13164, 13170, 13174-13177, 13183, 13189, 13190.1 and 13190.3, Health and Safety Code.
s 557.6. "F" Definitions.
(a) Factory Test Pressure. The pressure at which the shell was tested at time of manufacture. This pressure is shown on the nameplate.
(b) FFFP. Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam.
(c) F.M. Factory Mutual.
(d) Fire Department. For the purposes of these regulations, a department of state, county, districts, or municipal government, a separate tax-supportedunit of government organized under special provisions of law or a privately organized unit located within an industrial facility providing fire protection service to the community or facility to prevent fires from starting, prevent loss of life and property when fire starts, confine fire to the place where it starts, and to extinguish fires. (continued)