§ 13175 Fire Extinguisher Service Certification

Health and Safety Code·California

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•You can't fix, fill, or check a fire extinguisher unless you have a special certificate from the State Fire Marshal.
•This rule applies to everyone, including the government, schools, and cities.
•The certificate must say you're allowed to do these things with fire extinguishers.

Example

Your neighbor works on fire extinguishers in their garage.

If your neighbor doesn't have the special certificate, they can't legally fix or fill fire extinguishers, even if they know how.

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§ 13175 Fire Extinguisher Service Certification

No natural person shall service, charge, or test any portable fire extinguisher without a certificate of registration issued by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter expressly authorizing such person to perform such acts. The provisions of this article apply to the state, the Regents of University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in this state. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 802.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13175.

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