1. (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. (1) Fabrics complying with the State Fire Marshal's requirements for flame resistance for exterior use, as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 8 or,

   2. (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:

2. (1) Tents used for committal services at cemeteries
3. (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.

History

1. Renumbering of former Article 5 (Sections 332 and 333) and former Article 6 (Sections 334 and 335) to new Article 4 (Sections 332-335, not consecutive) filed 10-4-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 40). For history of former Article 4, see Register 79, No. 48.

2. Amendment (a)(1) filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).