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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2.7Ch. 5§ 13872 Fire Chief Citation Authority

§ 13872 Fire Chief Citation Authority

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§ 13872 Fire Chief Citation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Fire chiefs can give tickets for small crimes listed in Section 13871.
  • •The rules for how these tickets work are the same as in Chapter 5C of the Penal Code.
  • •This law started in 2002.

Example

If someone blocks a fire hydrant with their car.

The fire chief can give them a ticket for breaking the rules in Section 13871, just like a cop would.

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

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§ 13872 Fire Chief Citation Authority

A district may, by ordinance, authorize its fire chief, or his or her duly authorized representative, to issue citations for the misdemeanors specified in Section 13871. The provisions of Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.5) of Title 4 of Part 2 of the Penal Code shall apply. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 176, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinancecrimefireoffensemisdemeanorpenal code

Related Statutes

  • § 13871 Fire Hazard Enforcement Penalties
  • § 8113.5 Burial Plot Restrictions
  • § 12635.5 Fireworks Permit Fee Authority
  • § 13869.7 Local Fire Safety Standards
  • § 13872.5 Fire Chief Hazard Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13872.
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