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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 1§ 13109 Fire Inspection Authority

§ 13109 Fire Inspection Authority

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 13109 Fire Inspection Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Fire officials can check buildings (not homes) to make sure they're safe.
  • •They can do this during normal hours, like when a store is open.
  • •The person in charge of the building must let them in to inspect.
  • •This is to help prevent fires and keep people safe.

Example

A fire inspector wants to check a local grocery store for fire hazards.

The store manager must let the inspector in during store hours to look around and make sure everything is safe, like checking fire exits and extinguishers.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13109 Fire Inspection Authority

The State Fire Marshal, his or her deputies, or his or her salaried assistants, the chief of any city or county fire department or fire protection district and their authorized representatives may enter any building or premises not used for dwelling purposes at any reasonable hour for the purpose of enforcing this chapter. The owner, lessee, manager or operator of any such building or premises shall permit the State Fire Marshal, his or her deputies, his or her salaried assistants and the chief of any city or county fire department or fire protection district and their authorized representatives to enter and inspect them at the time and for the purpose stated in this section. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 332, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

firesafetyprotection

Related Statutes

  • § 13104 Fire Marshal Enforcement Duties
  • § 13114.7 Fire Sprinkler System Definitions
  • § 13100.1 Office Of Fire Protection
  • § 13103 Fire Marshal Appointment Authority
  • § 13104.5 State Fire Hazard Abatement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13109.
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