{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"13870","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 13870","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000. - 14959.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 2.7. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT LAW OF 1987 [13800. - 13970.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-2.7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. General Powers and Duties [13860. - 13879.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-2.7/chapter-5"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(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. </p><p>(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. </p><p>(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. </p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-powers-and-duties-13870","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}