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DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION 13000-14960›PART 2. FIRE PROTECTION 13100-13263›CHAPTER 1.5. Portable Fire Extinguishers 13160-13190.4›ARTICLE 6. Enforcement 13190.1-13190.4

§ 13190.3

California Health and Safety Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Any portable fire extinguisher that is required to be installed by any statute or ordinance shall be maintained in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 13160.

(a) The owner or occupant of a property in which fire extinguishers are located shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and recharging of the fire extinguishers.

(b) Maintenance, servicing, and recharging shall be performed by concerns licensed by the State Fire Marshal having available the appropriate servicing manual, the proper types of tools, recharge materials, lubricants, and manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts or parts of equal quality.

(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 615, Sec. 2.)

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