1. (a) In addition to 574.1 fire extinguishers shall be manually inspected in accordance with this section if they are located where any of the following conditions exist:

   1. (1) High frequency of fires in the past.
   2. (2) Extra (high) hazard areas.
   3. (3) Location that make fire extinguishers susceptible to mechanical or physical damage.
   4. (4) Exposure to abnormal temperatures or corrosive atmospheres.

2. (b) Manual inspection of extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items:

   1. (1) Located in designated place.
   2. (2) No obstruction to access or visibility.
   3. (3) Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward.
   4. (4) Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
   5. (5) Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle.
   6. (6) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
   7. (7) Fullness determined by weighing or hefting.
   8. (8) For wheeled units, the condition of tires, wheels, carriage, hose, and nozzle shall also be checked.
   9. (9) For non-rechargeable extinguishers using push-to-test pressure indicators, test the indicator.

3. (c) Electronic monitoring shall include monitoring of the following items:

   1. (1) Located in the designated place.
   2. (2) No obstruction to access or visibility.
   3. (3) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.

Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).