§ 13145 Fire Safety Enforcement

Health and Safety Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•Fire safety rules in buildings are enforced by the State Fire Marshal and local fire departments.
•These rules are made to prevent fires and keep people safe.
•The rules are part of the California Building Standards Code.
•Only authorized people can enforce these rules.

Example

A school wants to add a new classroom building.

The school must follow fire safety rules, like having enough exits and fire alarms. The local fire department checks if the building is safe before kids can use it.

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§ 13145 Fire Safety Enforcement

The State Fire Marshal, the chief of any city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or a Designated Campus Fire Marshal, and their authorized representatives, shall enforce in their respective areas building standards relating to fire and panic safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code and other regulations that have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 370, Sec. 2. (AB 2021) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

property fire regulation safety protection california building standards prevention

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13145.

§ 13145 Fire Safety Enforcement

Health and Safety Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 13145 Fire Safety Enforcement

Key Takeaways

•Fire safety rules in buildings are enforced by the State Fire Marshal and local fire departments.
•These rules are made to prevent fires and keep people safe.
•The rules are part of the California Building Standards Code.
•Only authorized people can enforce these rules.

Example

A school wants to add a new classroom building.

The school must follow fire safety rules, like having enough exits and fire alarms. The local fire department checks if the building is safe before kids can use it.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 13145 Fire Safety Enforcement

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

property fire regulation safety protection california building standards prevention

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13145.

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