1. (a) All rechargeable type extinguishers shall be recharged after use or as indicated by an inspection or when performing maintenance.
2. (b) When performing the recharging, the recommendations of the manufacturers shall be followed. For recharge agents, see Section 578.2.

3. (c) The amount of recharge agent shall be verified by weighing on an accurate scale. The total weight shall be within the allowable tolerances specified by the manufacturer. When agent is sold by weight the scale used must meet the definition of accuracy as defined in Section 557.1(c).

   Exception: Water-type and wet chemical fire extinguishers that have the liquid amount specified on the extinguisher shell, a fill level mark or an anti-overfill tube.

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. Renumbering of former section 578.1 to section 578.2 and new section 578.1 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).