Document Citation: 19 CCR 4.3

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 19. PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION 1. STATE FIRE MARSHAL
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL FIRE AND PANIC SAFETY STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 4. SECURITY BARS; WARNING INFORMATION AND LABELING

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
19 CCR 4.3 (2011)

§ 4.3. Warning Information

(a) Warning information located on or in burglar bar packaging shall contain the following information:

(1) Warning that the burglar bars are intended to deter or delay intruders, they are not intended to prevent entry.

(2) A reprint of the following requirements from California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 10:

"Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices may be installed on emergency escape or rescue windows, doors or window wells, or any required exit door, provided:

1. The devices are equipped with approved release mechanisms which are openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort; and

2. The building is equipped with smoke alarms installed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 907.

Such bars, grilles, grates or similar devices shall be equipped with an approved release device for use by the fire department only on the exterior side for the purpose of fire department emergency access, when required by the authority having jurisdiction."

(3) A statement regarding the necessity of installing early warning smoke alarms (as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 907) and planning occupant's escape routes and meeting places.

(4) Contact the local building and fire official to determine if a local ordinance requires a building permit prior to installation and if the burglar bars are required to have a release mechanism on the outside for use by the fire department in the event of a fire emergency.

(5) Written directions and illustrations on the operation of the emergency escape release mechanisms. These directions shall include a warning that the mechanisms be tested on a monthly basis.

(b) The textual information required by this section shall be printed in a minimum 12-point non-decorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background.

(c) Graphical information required by this section shall be of sufficient size to clearly illustrate the intended actions.