§ 113715 Food Facility Approval Requirements

Health and Safety Code·California

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•You need permission before building or changing a place that serves food.
•The place must follow all safety rules, like fire and building codes.
•Local, state, and federal rules all apply—no skipping any.

Example

Opening a new pizza shop

Before you can open, the government checks if your kitchen is safe, has the right fire exits, and follows all food rules. If not, you can’t serve pizza until you fix it.

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§ 113715 Food Facility Approval Requirements

Any construction, alteration, remodeling, or operation of a food facility shall be approved by the enforcement agency and shall be in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and ordinances, including but not limited to, fire, building, and zoning codes. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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construction alteration remodeling operation food facility enforcement agency fire, building, and zoning codes

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113715.

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