§ 13203 Fire And Building Enforcement

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Fire departments and the State Fire Marshal handle fire safety and protection.
•Local building officials are in charge of checking building construction rules.
•Different people have different jobs to keep buildings and fires safe.

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If a new house is being built in your neighborhood.

The local building official makes sure the house is built safely. If there's a fire, the fire department or State Fire Marshal will handle it.

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§ 13203 Fire And Building Enforcement

The division of authority for the enforcement of this chapter shall be as follows: (a) The chief of any city or county fire department or fire protection district and their authorized representatives in their respective areas on matters relating to fires and fire protection, and the State Fire Marshal outside of such areas. (b) The local building official on matters relating to building construction. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 991.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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enforcement fire safety protection construction in california authority

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13203.

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