§ 13106 Fire Marshal Property Protection

Health and Safety Code·California

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•If there's a fire, the State Fire Marshal can protect your stuff until you show up.
•You have 24 hours to take your stuff back after a fire.
•If you don't take your stuff in 24 hours, the Fire Marshal can store it, but you have to pay for the storage.

Example

Your house catches fire while you're away. The Fire Marshal saves your furniture and other things from the fire.

The Fire Marshal will keep your stuff safe. You have 24 hours to come and get it. If you don't, they can put it in storage, but you'll have to pay for that storage.

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§ 13106 Fire Marshal Property Protection

During the existence of a fire, the State Fire Marshal may protect any property which is affected thereby until the arrival of the owner or claimant. If the owner or claimant does not take charge of the property within twenty-four hours, the State Fire Marshal may store it at the owner’s or claimant’s expense. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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state fire marshal property claim existence

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13106.

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