Section 1568.083 Of Chapter 3.01. Residential Care Facilities For Persons With Chronic Life-threatening Illness From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.01.
1568.083
. (a) The department, State Fire Marshal, or local fire
officials shall not make a de facto determination of a resident's
ambulatory or nonambulatory status based on a resident's placement in
the facility. Interpretation of regulations related to fire safety
in residential care facilities shall be made to provide flexibility
to allow residents to remain in the least restrictive environment.
(b) This chapter shall not preempt the application of any local
zoning requirements to residential care facility, except as provided
for in Section 1568.0831.