DIVISION 13. HOUSING 17000-19997›PART 3. MISCELLANEOUS 19000-19892›CHAPTER 2. Earthquake Protection 19100-19217›ARTICLE 2. Enforcement 19120-19124

§ 19120

California Health and Safety Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The building department of every city and city and county shall enforce this chapter within the city or city and county.

“Building department” means the department, bureau, or officer charged with the enforcement of laws or ordinances regulating the erection, construction, or alteration of buildings.

(Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)

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