San Francisco Fire Code § 325.9 Informational Campaign (CA)

(a) The Fire Department, in consultation with the Department of the Environment, shall develop an informational campaign to educate the public on the fire risks posed by Powered Mobility Devices and lithium-ion batteries and safety measures that mitigate such risks. Such campaign shall include, but not be limited to, the use of print, online, and social media advertisements, public service announcements, and public forums. Such campaign shall address both commercial and personal use of Powered Mobility Devices and lithium-ion batteries, including, but not limited to, guidance on:

(1) Powered Mobility Devices and battery equipment that meet established fire safety standards, including Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Devices;

(2) Maintenance and care information for Powered Mobility Devices and lithium-ion batteries;
(3) Storage and charging precautions for Powered Mobility Devices and lithium-ion batteries;
(4) Prohibitions on the assembly and sale of second-use lithium-ion batteries as described in Fire Code Section 325.8¹

(5) Proper disposal of, and recycling solutions for, lithium-ion batteries at the end of their life; and

(6) Information about available programs and rebates for consumers to obtain Safety-Certified Powered Mobility Devices.

(b) All forms of public notice provided pursuant to this Section 325.9 shall comply with the requirements of the Language Access Ordinance, Chapter 91 of the Administrative Code, to provide vital information about the Department’s programs in the languages spoken by a Substantial Number of Limited English Speaking Persons, as defined in Chapter 91.

CODIFICATION NOTE

So in Ord. 39-26.