California

California’s regulations require AED maintenance, strategic placement, and compliance with set standards by AED owners. Building managers, school administrators, and AED manufacturers and retailers must inform occupants about AED locations and available CPR/AED training sessions. Good Samaritan law immunity is granted only if these legislative requirements are met. The state mandates AED installation in fitness centers, newly constructed or significantly renovated large buildings, public pools, schools with competitive sports programs, and certain commuter rail services. Additionally, high schools must provide CPR instruction.

For practical implementation guidance, review our California AED requirements guide, California workplace AED requirements overview, and school AED compliance guide.