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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 13150 Flammable And Combustible Liquids

§ 13150 Flammable And Combustible Liquids

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§ 13150 Flammable And Combustible Liquids

Key Takeaways

  • •Flammable liquids catch fire easily at temperatures below 100°F (like gasoline).
  • •Combustible liquids catch fire at temperatures between 100°F and 200°F (like some oils).
  • •Wine or drinks with less than 24% alcohol are not counted as flammable or combustible, unless the rest of the liquid is dangerous.
  • •Even liquids that don’t catch fire easily can become dangerous if heated enough.

Example

You have a bottle of whiskey (40% alcohol) and a bottle of wine (12% alcohol).

The whiskey might be flammable because it has a high alcohol content, but the wine is safe because it has less than 24% alcohol and isn’t dangerous otherwise.

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

Official Source
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§ 13150 Flammable And Combustible Liquids

For purposes of this article, “flammable liquids” shall mean any liquid having a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C) and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at a temperature of 100°F (37.8°C). Flammable liquids may include crude oils and cutback asphalts. “Combustible liquid” shall mean a liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100°F (37.8°C), and below 200°F (93.3°C). This does not include wine, or any other aqueous solution, having an alcoholic content less than, or equal to, 24 percent by volume. This exemption applies only if the nonalcohol portion of the aqueous solution does not fall within the definition of flammable or combustible liquid. The provisions of this article also apply to liquids having a flashpoint of 200°F (93.3°C) or higher when such liquids, upon being heated, assume the characteristics of a flammable or combustible liquid. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 868.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 129856 Fire Safety Officer Training
  • § 13119 Fire Safety Decorative Materials
  • § 13151 Portable Pump Safety Regulations
  • § 13153 Portable Pump Safety Rules
  • § 18008 Mobilehome Definition Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13150.
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