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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1.5Art. 4§ 13185 Fire License Denial Reasons

§ 13185 Fire License Denial Reasons

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§ 13185 Fire License Denial Reasons

Key Takeaways

  • •You can be denied a fire safety license if you lie on your application.
  • •If you refuse to let the Fire Marshal check your place, you won’t get the license.
  • •You need the right skills, tools, and people to do the job—otherwise, no license.
  • •If you’ve broken fire safety rules before, you might not get approved.

Example

A person applies for a fireworks license but lies about their past experience.

The State Fire Marshal finds out the person never worked with fireworks before and denies the license because of the lie.

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

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§ 13185 Fire License Denial Reasons

The issuance of a license or certificate of registration may be denied by the State Fire Marshal for any of the following reasons: (a)  The applicant is not the real person in interest. (b)  Material misrepresentation or false statement in the application. (c)  Refusal to allow inspection by the State Fire Marshal or his duly authorized employees. (d)  The applicant for a license does not have the proper or necessary facilities, including qualified personnel, to conduct the operations for which application is made. (e)  The applicant for a certificate of registration does not possess the qualifications of skill or competence to conduct the operations for which application is made as evidenced by failure to pass the examination pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 13175) of this chapter. (f)  Refusal to take the examination required by Section 13177 of this chapter. (g)  The applicant has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of this chapter of the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 802.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

registrationmisrepresentationapplicationsafetylicensefireregulationemployee

Related Statutes

  • § 13188 Fire License Suspension Grounds
  • § 13175.1 Fire Extinguisher Service Exemptions
  • § 13197.5 Fire License Denial Reasons
  • § 13165 Fire Marshal Licensing Process
  • § 13174 Fire Extinguisher Service Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13185.
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