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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 7§ 18700 Event Venue Safety Requirements

§ 18700 Event Venue Safety Requirements

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§ 18700 Event Venue Safety Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Any building where people gather for events (like sports or shows) must be safe.
  • •The building must follow all local safety rules and laws.
  • •If the building isn’t safe, it can’t be used for events.

Example

A town wants to hold a big concert in an old warehouse.

The warehouse must be checked to make sure it’s safe—like having working exits, no broken floors, and proper fire safety. If it doesn’t meet the town’s safety rules, the concert can’t happen there.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 18700 Event Venue Safety Requirements

All buildings or structures used or intended to be used to conduct, hold, give a contest or match, or exhibition shall be safe and shall conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the buildings in the jurisdiction where the building or structure is situated. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 9.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

buildingsstructurescontestmatchexhibitionsafelawsordinancesregulations

Related Statutes

  • § 18622 Boxing Club Definitions
  • § 18860 Local Contest Prohibition Authority
  • § 18870 Unlicensed Contest Promotion Ban
  • § 18872 Ticket Destruction Prohibition
  • § 18873 Throwing Objects At Ring

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18700.
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