Section 13872.5 Of Chapter 5. General Powers And Duties From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 12. >> Part 2.7. >> Chapter 5.
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. The fire chief of a city, city and county, or county fire
department, or his or her authorized representative, has the same
authority as specified in Sections 13870 to 13872, inclusive, to
issue a written order to correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life
hazard, hold hearings and modify, vacate, or affirm those orders, and
issue citations if so authorized by ordinance of the city, city and
county, or county. This section does not limit or affect any
authority of a fire chief or authorized representative of a fire
chief under any local ordinance.