California § 4203 - The State Fire Marshal shall, by regulation, designate fire hazard severity zones
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§ 4203. The State Fire Marshal shall, by regulation, designate fire hazard severity zones
(a) The State Fire Marshal shall, by regulation, designate fire hazard severity zones and assign to each zone a rating reflecting the degree of severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in the zone. (b) No designation of a zone and assignment of a rating shall be adopted by the State Fire Marshal until the proposed regulation has been transmitted to the board of supervisors of the county in which the zone is located at least 45 days before the adoption of the proposed regulation and a public hearing has been held in that county during that 45-day period.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4203
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4203 cover?
Section 4203 ("The State Fire Marshal shall, by regulation, designate fire hazard severity zones") 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.
How do I cite California § 4203?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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