CA Health & Safety Code Section 13871

(a)

Any citation issued by a district for violation of a fire prevention code or a district ordinance may be processed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 17 of the Penal Code.

(b)

Every person who fails or refuses to correct or eliminate a fire or life hazard after written order of a district board or its authorized representative is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c)

Every person who falsely personates a member of a district board or an officer or employee of a district is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d)

Every misdemeanor is punishable pursuant to Section 19 of the Penal Code.