2011 California Code
Health and Safety Code
DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000 - 14960]
CHAPTER 5. General Powers and Duties
Section 13870
(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.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)
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