Document Citation: Cal Health & Saf Code § 13870

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODES ANNOTATED
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Division 12. Fires and Fire Protection
Part 2.7. Fire Protection District Law of 1987
Chapter 5. General Powers and Duties



Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
Cal Health & Saf Code § 13870 (2011)

§ 13870. Order by board to correct or eliminate fire hazard; Request for hearing



(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district board or its authorized representative may issue a written order to correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life hazard.

(b) Any person who has been ordered to immediately correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life hazard pursuant to subdivision (a) and who believes that strict compliance with the order would cause undue hardship may, within 10 days, present a written request to the district board requesting a hearing on and a review of the order. The request shall state the reasons for making the request.

(c) Within 30 days of the receipt of a written request pursuant to subdivision (b), the district board or its authorized representative shall hold a hearing. The board may modify, vacate, or affirm the order.