No fire inspection clearance or other permit, license, clearance, or similar authorization shall be denied to a residential facility because of a failure to comply with local ordinances from which such facilities are exempt under Section 1566.3, provided that the applicant otherwise qualifies for such fire clearance, license, permit, or similar authorization.

(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 891.)

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 1566.4

  • license: means a basic permit to operate a community care facility. See California Health and Safety Code 1503
  • Residential facility: means any family home, group care facility, or similar facility determined by the department, for 24-hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. See California Health and Safety Code 1502