Violation
California Code § 101171(a)(1)Fire Clearance Process
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 101171(a)(1) actually says
California Code § 101171(a)(1)
The request for fire clearance shall be made through and maintained by the Department.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
This one trips up providers who try to handle fire clearance directly with their local fire department. The clearance must go through CCLD, not through your own request to the fire marshal. If you contact the fire department yourself and get an inspection, that doesn't count for licensing purposes. CCLD coordinates the request, receives the clearance, and maintains it in your file. Inspectors check whether your clearance is current in CCLD's system, not whether you have a piece of paper from the fire department. If your clearance is expiring, contact your licensing analyst to initiate the renewal process well in advance.
By the numbers
- 0*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 0*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 154*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- No citations in the past 90 days
That is 1 in 100 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Fire Clearance Process
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Requesting fire clearance directly from the local fire department instead of going through CCLD. Providers assume any fire inspection satisfies the requirement, but the regulation specifically states clearance must be 'made through and maintained by the Department.' A fire inspection you arranged yourself doesn't appear in CCLD's tracking system.
- Not tracking fire clearance expiration dates independently. Providers rely on CCLD to notify them when renewal is due, but delays in the state system can result in a lapsed clearance discovered during a licensing visit. Keep your own calendar reminder 90 days before expiration.
- Assuming fire clearance transfers when you renovate or change your facility layout. Major modifications, room repurposing, or capacity changes can require a new fire clearance. Providers complete renovations and don't realize their existing clearance may no longer cover the modified space.
- Losing track of clearance documentation during ownership or director changes. The clearance is maintained by CCLD, but during transitions, providers sometimes can't confirm its status. Inspectors verify clearance is current in the state system, and if there's any gap, it's cited immediately.
Public record
Check any facility for § 101171(a)(1)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.