Section 13870 Of Chapter 5. General Powers And Duties From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 12. >> Part 2.7. >> Chapter 5.
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. (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.