Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
Corcoran Municipal Code Ch. 5 Fire Code
Corcoran Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Corcoran
Cite as: Corcoran Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-03
9-5-1: ADOPTION:¶
There is hereby adopted by the city council for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2001 California Fire Code. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)
9-5-2: ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF FIRE DEPARTMENT:¶
A. The California Fire Code shall be enforced and supervised by the Kings County fire chief or authorized representative.
B. The fire chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The fire chief of the fire department shall recommend to the city manager the employment of technical inspectors or consultants who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected for their special credentials and qualifications. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)
9-5-3: DEFINITIONS; APPLICATION OF TERMS:¶
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean city of Corcoran.
B. Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the city of Corcoran.
C. Wherever the word "fire department" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the Kings County fire department.
D. Wherever the word "fire chief" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the fire chief of the Kings County fire department. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)
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