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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1.5Art. 2§ 13164 Fire Extinguisher Service Licensing

§ 13164 Fire Extinguisher Service Licensing

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§ 13164 Fire Extinguisher Service Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a special license to work on fire extinguishers for money.
  • •You must apply in writing and pay a fee for each place you work from.
  • •The person in charge must sign the application, and if it's a company, they must use their official stamp.
  • •You must let the fire marshal check your workplaces to make sure you follow the rules.

Example

If you start a business to check and fill up fire extinguishers in offices, you need to get a license first.

You have to fill out a form, pay a fee, and let the fire marshal visit your shop to check if you are doing everything safely.

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

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§ 13164 Fire Extinguisher Service Licensing

Application for a license to engage in the business of, or perform for a fee, the servicing, charging, or testing of portable fire extinguishers shall be made in writing to the State Fire Marshal on forms provided by him and shall be accompanied by the fees prescribed in this chapter. A separate application for license shall be made for each separate place of business location of the applicant for license. The application shall be signed by the applicant. If the application is made by a partnership, it shall be signed by each partner. If the application is made by a corporation or association other than a partnership, it shall be signed by the principal officer thereof and, in the case of applications by corporations, bear the seal of the corporation. The application shall also include written authorization by the applicant permitting the State Fire Marshal and any of his properly authorized employees to enter, examine and inspect any premises, building, room, or establishment used by the applicant in servicing, charging, or testing portable fire extinguishers to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations and standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13160. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 802.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

applicationpartnershipcorporationcompliancestate fire marshalemployeeportregulation

Related Statutes

  • § 13165 Fire Marshal Licensing Process
  • § 1218.1 Affiliate Clinic Licensing Requirements
  • § 12590 Fire Marshal License Revocation
  • § 1265 Health Facility Licensing Application
  • § 13144.2 Fire Marshal Listing Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13164.
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