Article 1. Scope Of Chapter And Definitions of California Insurance Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 1.

As used in this chapter, an underwriters' corps means a corps of men with proper officers and equipment, maintained to discover and prevent fires and save life and property from fire.

This chapter shall not impair or interfere with the powers or duties of the regular fire department of any municipality.

Any act of an underwriters' corps shall not justify any owner of any property in abandoning such property.