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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 13028 Fire Equipment Thread Standards

§ 13028 Fire Equipment Thread Standards

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§ 13028 Fire Equipment Thread Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell fire hoses, hydrants, or fire engines with threaded parts unless they have the standard thread for fire hose couplings and hydrant fittings.
  • •If you break this rule, you can be fined between $100 and $400.
  • •You might also go to jail for 5 to 30 days, or both.

Example

If you sell a fire hose with the wrong thread type, you'll get in trouble.

The law says all fire equipment with threads must match the standard. If you sell something that doesn't fit, you could pay a fine or go to jail.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13028 Fire Equipment Thread Standards

Any person who sells or offers for sale any fire hose, hydrant, fire engine or other equipment with threaded parts, for fire protective purposes, unless it is fitted and equipped with the standard thread for fire hose couplings and hydrant fittings is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than five or more than 30 days, or by both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 160. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

imprisonmentfireofferfinemisdemeanorequipmentin californiaeffective september

Related Statutes

  • § 13025 Fire Hose Coupling Standards
  • § 13025.5 Fire Hydrant Adapter Requirements
  • § 13029 Firefighter Equipment Pfas Ban
  • § 131130 Sale Of Recalled Products
  • § 102232 Penalties For Data Access Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13028.
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