No fire inspection clearance or other permit, license, clearance, or similar authorization shall be denied to a residential care facility for the elderly because of a failure to comply with local ordinances from which the facilities are exempt under Section 1569.85, provided that the applicant otherwise qualifies for the fire clearance, license, permit, or similar authorization.

(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 844, Sec. 11.)

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 1569.86

  • License: means a basic permit to operate a residential care facility for the elderly. See California Health and Safety Code 1569.2
  • Residential care facility for the elderly: means a housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by persons 60 years of age or over, or their authorized representative, where varying levels and intensities of care and supervision, protective supervision, or personal care are provided, based upon their varying needs, as determined in order to be admitted and to remain in the facility. See California Health and Safety Code 1569.2
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