Section 550.6 - Approval of Laboratories(a) Any laboratory desiring approval by the State Fire Marshal to perform testing and labeling of portable fire extinguishers shall submit proof of the following: (1) The Laboratory possesses proper equipment necessary to perform tests according to the ANSI/UL standards listed in Section 561.2;(2) Evidence of qualified personnel, meaning the employment of not less than one person who holds a degree in engineering or is registered as a Professional Engineer, and having not less than two years actual experience testing portable fire extinguishers in accordance with ANSI/UL Test Standards in Section 561.2.(b) Laboratory personnel performing tests and not meeting the above requirements may perform such tests only under the direct supervision of a qualified person.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 550.6
1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-8-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 32).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15). Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13162, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-8-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 32).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).