What, if any, requirement are there regarding fire extinguishers in rental property?
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What, if any, requirement are there regarding fire extinguishers in rental property?
In CA.
Asked on October 25, 2010 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The answer to this question may be as easy to confirm as calling your local fire department or architecht or Landlord Tenant court. But I would double check this information somewhere nonetheless. It is my understanding that California does require that portable fire extinguishers be placed in all rental units (which includes hotels and apartments, etc.) for the "accommodation of the public" consisting of at least five rental units. This is under section 901.4.3 of the California Fire Code. There is also an exception: R-1 and R-3 occupancies as defined by the California Building Code are. exempt from the fire detection requirements of this section. As I said, double check on this. Good luck.
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