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DIVISION 13. HOUSING 17000-19997›PART 3. MISCELLANEOUS 19000-19891›CHAPTER 2. Earthquake Protection 19100-19217›ARTICLE 6. Seismic Gas Shutoff 19180-19183

§ 19181

California Health and Safety Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of any city, county, or city and county may enact an ordinance requiring the installation of earthquake sensitive gas shutoff devices in buildings open to the public. Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall conform to standards adopted by the State Architect pursuant to Section 19182.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 152, Sec. 2. Effective July 12, 1996.)

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