Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 22 — Fire Prevention and Protection
Compton Municipal Code § 22-1 Fire Prevention Code
Compton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Compton
Cite as: Compton Municipal Code § 22-1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 22-1.1. Title.¶
[Ord. #2232, § 1]
This section shall be known as the "Fire Prevention Code of the City of Compton" and may be cited as such.
§ 22-1.2. Adoption of the California Fire Code.¶
[Ord. #2232, § 2; amended 10-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2339]
That certain document known as the 2019 California Fire Code, including Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Compton and shall
a. Regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and
b. Provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
Editor's Note: See Chapter 15, Construction Codes, for provisions regarding conflicting provisions, penalties and civil remedies.
§ 22-1.3. Amendments.¶
[Ord. #2232, § 3; amended 10-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2339]
[Reserved for future amendments]
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