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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1.5Art. 1§ 13161 Statewide Fire Extinguisher Rules

§ 13161 Statewide Fire Extinguisher Rules

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§ 13161 Statewide Fire Extinguisher Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The rules about fire extinguishers are the same all over California.
  • •No city or town can make their own rules about fire extinguishers if they don't match the state's rules.
  • •The State Fire Marshal makes the rules, and everyone has to follow them.

Example

You own a small restaurant in Los Angeles and want to buy a fire extinguisher.

You have to follow the state's rules for fire extinguishers, not just Los Angeles' rules. If Los Angeles had a different rule, it wouldn't count because the state's rules are the only ones that matter.

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

Official Source
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§ 13161 Statewide Fire Extinguisher Rules

It is the legislative intention in enacting this chapter that the provisions of this chapter and the regulations and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter shall apply uniformly throughout the State of California and no county, city, city or county or district shall adopt or enforce any ordinance or rule or regulation regarding portable fire extinguishers which is inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the regulations and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 802.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 13160 Fire Extinguisher Regulations
  • § 13162 Portable Fire Extinguisher Standards
  • § 13175.1 Fire Extinguisher Service Exemptions
  • § 13190.2 Portable Fire Extinguisher Enforcement
  • § 13190.3 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Responsibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13161.
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