California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §13203: 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
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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.
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