California Code of Regulations › Title 19 - Public Safety › Division 1 - State Fire Marshal › Chapter 3 - Fire Extinguishers › Article 6 - Inspection, Maintenance and Recharging › Table 4 - External Examination Maintenance Checkpoints

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Shell
Corrective
								Action
1.
Hydrostatic test date or date of
							 manufacturer*
1.
Retest, if needed
2.
Corrosion*
2.
Conduct
							 hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard
3.
Mechanical damage (denting or
							 abrasion)*
3.
Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or
							 discard
4.
Paint
							 Condition
4.
Refinish
5.
Presence of repairs (welding, soldering,
							 brazing, etc.)
5.
Discard or consult manufacturer
6.
Broken hanger attachment, carrying handle
							 lug
6.
Discard or consult manufacturer
Nameplate
Corrective
								Action
1.
Hydrostatic test date or date of
							 manufacturer*
1.
Retest, if needed
1.
Illegible wording
1.
Clean
							 or replace
2.
Corrosion or loose
							 plate
2.
Inspect shell under plate and reattach plate
Nozzle or Horn
Corrective
								Action
1.
Damaged (cut, cracked, or
							 worn)
1.
Replace
2.
Blocked
							 openings
2.
Clean
3.
Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or
							 worn)
3.
Replace
4.
Aged
							 (brittle)
4.
Replace
Hose Assembly
Corrective
								Action
1.
Damaged (cut, cracked, or
							 worn)
1.
Replace
2.
Damaged coupling or swivel joint (cracked
							 or corroded)
2.
Replace
3.
Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or
							 worn)
3.
Replace
4.
Inner tube cut at
							 couplings
4.
Repair or replace
5.
Electrically nonconductive between
							 couplings (CO2 hose
							 only)
5.
Replace
6.
Hose obstruction
6.
Remove
							 obstruction or replace
7.
Damaged or missing hose
							 retainer
7.
Repair or replace
Pull Pin or Valve Locking
								Device
Corrective
								Action
1.
Damaged (bent, corroded, or
							 binding)
1.
Repair and lubricate, or replace
2.
Missing
2.
Replace
Gauge or Pressure-Indicating
								Device
Corrective
								Action
1.
Damaged or missing
							 pointer*
1.
Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
2.
Missing, deformed, or broken
							 crystal*
2.
Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
3.
Illegible or faded
							 dial*
3.
Perform internal maintenance and replace gauge
4.
Corrosion*
4.
Perform
							 internal maintenance and replace gauge
5.
Dented case or crystal
							 retainer*
5.
Perform internal maintenance and replace
							 gauge
6.
Immovable or corroded pressure-indicating
							 stem (nongauge type)*
6.
Replace head assembly, depressurize,
							 and replace shell or complete extinguisher
Shell or Cylinder
								Valve
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corroded, damaged or jammed lever, handle,
							 spring, stem, or fastener joint*
1.
Perform internal
							 maintenance and repair or replace as necessary
2.
Damaged outlet threads (corroded, crossed,
							 or worn)*
2.
Perform internal maintenance and replace
Agent and Expelling
								Means
Corrective
								Action
1.
Improper extinguisher
							 weight
1.
Perform internal maintenance and recharge
2.
Improper gauge
							 pressure
2.
Perform internal maintenance and recharge
Nozzle Shutoff
								Valve
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corroded, damaged, jammed or binding
							 lever, spring, stem, or fastener joint
1.
Repair and lubricate,
							 or replace
2.
Plugged, deformed, or corroded nozzle tip
							 or discharge passage
2.
Clean or replace
Nonrechargeable
								Shell
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corrosion*
1.
Discard
							 shell
2.
Damaged seal disc (injured, cut, or
							 corroded)*
2.
Discard shell
3.
Damaged threads (corroded, crossed, or
							 worn)
3.
Discard shell
4.
Illegible weight
							 markings*
4.
Discard shell
Carriage and Wheels
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corroded, bent, or broken
							 carriage
1.
Repair or replace
2.
Damaged wheel (buckled or broken spoke,
							 bent rim or axle, loose tire, low pressure, jammed
							 bearing)
2.
Clean, repair, and lubricate, or replace
Carrying Handle
Corrective
								Action
1.
Broken handle
							 lug
1.
Discard shell or valve, or consult manufacturer
2.
Broken
							 handle
2.
Replace
3.
Corroded, jammed, or worn fastener
							 joint
3.
Clean or replace
Seal or Tamper
								Indicator
Corrective
								Action
1.
Broken or
							 missing
1.
Perform internal maintenance
Brackets
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corroded, worn, or
							 bent
1.
Repair and refinish, or replace
2.
Loose or binding
							 fit
2.
Adjust fit or replace
3.
Worn, loose, corroded, or missing screw or
							 bolt
3.
Tighten or replace
4.
Worn bumper, webbing, or
							 grommet
4.
Replace
Safety Relief
								Device
Corrective
								Action
1.
Corroded or damaged* consult
							 manufacturer
1.
Depressurize and replace or
2.
Broken, operated, or
							 plugged*
2.
Depressurize and replace or repair
Electronic Monitoring
								Device
Corrective
								Action
1.
Battery
1.
Replace
							 battery
2.
Unit not sending
							 signal
2.
Check battery and check sensor, consult
							 manufacturer's maintenance procedures
3.
Signal at
							 receiver
3.
Consult manufacturer's maintenance procedures
For nonrechargable extinguishers, those items indicated
					 with an asterisk cannot be inspected and serviced. If the corrective action
					 requires the depressurization of the extinguisher, nonrechargable halogenated
					 agent fire extinguishers shall not be depressurized but shall be returned to
					 the manufacturer or fire extinguisher distributor having the capability of
					 recovering the halogenated agent.
1. New table
					 4 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section
					 11343.4
					 (Register 2001, No. 52).
2. Amendment of table 4 filed 2-28-2007;
					 operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						13160,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						13160,
						Health and Safety Code.