Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 6574 - Backfire Flame Control

Pursuant to Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code, every gasoline engine installed in a boat after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, shall be equipped with one of the following:

(a) Backfire flame arrestor, suitably secured to the air intake with flametight connection, that is approved or complies with SAE J-1928 or UL 1111 and marked accordingly.

(b) A reed valve assembly or an air and fuel induction system installed in accordance with SAE J-1928.

(c) Any attachment to the carburetor or location of the engine air induction system by means of which flames caused by engine backfire will be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the vessel in such a manner that the flames will not endanger the vessel, persons on board, or nearby vessels and structures. All attachments shall be of metallic construction with flametight connections and firmly secured to withstand vibration, shock, and engine backfire.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 6574

1. Amendment filed 1-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 4).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 652, Harbors and Navigation Code.

1. Amendment filed 1-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 4).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-11-85 (Register 85, No. 41).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).