{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"19120","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 19120","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. HOUSING [17000. - 19997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 3. MISCELLANEOUS [19000. - 19892.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Earthquake Protection [19100. - 19217.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Enforcement [19120. - 19124.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-3/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The building department of every city and city and county shall enforce this chapter within the city or city and county.</p><p>“Building department” means the department, bureau, or officer charged with the enforcement of laws or ordinances regulating the erection, construction, or alteration of buildings.</p>","text":"The building department of every city and city and county shall enforce this chapter within the city or city and county. “Building department” means the department, bureau, or officer charged with the enforcement of laws or ordinances regulating the erection, construction, or alteration of buildings.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/enforcement-19120","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}