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DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION 13000-14959›PART 2.7. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT LAW OF 1987 13800-13970›CHAPTER 5. General Powers and Duties 13860-13879

§ 13872.5

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

The fire chief of a city, city and county, or county fire department, or his or her authorized representative, has the same authority as specified in Sections 13870 to 13872, inclusive, to issue a written order to correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life hazard, hold hearings and modify, vacate, or affirm those orders, and issue citations if so authorized by ordinance of the city, city and county, or county. This section does not limit or affect any authority of a fire chief or authorized representative of a fire chief under any local ordinance.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1589, Sec. 3.)

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