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CHAPTER 1 <br /> SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION <br /> SECTION 101 <br /> GENERAL <br /> 101.1 Title. <br /> These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of San Leandro, hereinafter referred to as <br /> "this code." <br /> 101.2 Scope. <br /> This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures. processes, premises and <br /> safeguards regarding: <br /> 1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of <br /> structures. materials or devices: <br /> 2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of <br /> structures or premises; <br /> 3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation; <br /> 4. Matters related to the construction. extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire <br /> suppression or alarm systems. <br /> 101.2.1 Appendices. <br /> Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. <br /> 101.3 Intent. <br /> The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally <br /> recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection <br /> from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, <br /> structures and premises and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during <br /> emergency operations. <br /> 101.4 Severability. <br /> If a section, subsection. sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason. held to be <br /> unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. <br /> 101.5 Validity. <br /> In the event any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void. this shall not have the <br /> effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions hereof. which are determined <br /> to be legal; and it shall be presumed that this code would have been adopted without such illegal <br /> or invalid parts or provisions. <br />