Section A101 — GENERAL — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

A101.1 Scope. ¶

A101.1 Scope. A board of appeals shall be established within the jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications for modification of the requirements of this code pursuant to the provisions of Section 112. The board shall be established and operated in accordance with this section, and shall be authorized to hear evidence from appellants and the fire code official pertaining to the application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant to these provisions.

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A101.2 Application for appeal. ¶

A101.2 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the fire code official to the board. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the fire code official within 20 days after the notice was served. A101.2.1 Limitation of authority. The board shall not have authority to waive…

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A101.3 Membership of board. ¶

A101.3 Membership of board. The board shall consist of five voting members appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. Each member shall serve for [ NUMBER OF YEARS ] years or until a successor has been appointed. The board member’s terms shall be staggered at intervals, so as to provide continuity. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not vote on any matter before the board. A101.3.1 Qualifications. The board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire,…

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A101.4 Rules and procedures. ¶

A101.4 Rules and procedures. The board shall establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out its duties consistent with the provisions of this code and applicable state law. The procedures shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be presented.

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A101.5 Notice of meetings. ¶

A101.5 Notice of meetings. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairperson within 10 days of the filing of an appeal or at stated periodic intervals. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. APPENDIX A — BOARD OF APPEALS A101.5.1 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant’s representative, the fire code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A101.5.2 Quorum. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. A101.5.3 Postponed hearing. When five members are not…

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A101.6 Legal counsel. ¶

A101.6 Legal counsel. The jurisdiction shall furnish legal counsel to the board to provide members with general legal advice concerning matters before them for consideration. Members shall be represented by legal counsel at the jurisdiction’s expense in all matters arising from service within the scope of their duties.

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A101.7 Board decision. ¶

A101.7 Board decision. The board shall only modify or reverse the decision of the fire code official by a concurring vote of three or more members. A101.7.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Every decision shall be promptly filed in writing in the office of the fire code official within three days and shall be open to the public for inspection. A certified copy shall be furnished to the appellant or the appellant’s representative and to the fire code official. A101.7.2 Administration. The fire code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the…

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A101.8 Court review. ¶

A101.8 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief administrative officer. APPENDIX A-4 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE APPENDIX B – FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to…

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