California § 1568.083 - The department, State Fire Marshal, or local fire officials shall not make a de f

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§ 1568.083. The department, State Fire Marshal, or local fire officials shall not make a de f

(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.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1568.083

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1568.083 cover?

Section 1568.083 ("The department, State Fire Marshal, or local fire officials shall not make a de f") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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