California legal term
Standpipe system in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Standpipe system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Standpipe system” mean in California criminal law?
“Standpipe system” means an arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connectors and allied equipment installed in a building or structure with the hose connectors located in a manner that water can be discharged in streams or spray patterns through attached hose and nozzles. (Cal. Penal Code § 386)
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