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CA Health & Safety Code § 17001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17001.

17001.  Buildings used for human habitation, and buildings accessory thereto, within employee housing shall comply with the building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to employee housing and with the other regulations adopted pursuant to this part, unless a local ordinance prescribing minimum standards adopted in accordance with Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 which is equal to such regulations is applicable. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17050, if such a local ordinance is applicable to buildings used for human habitation, and buildings accessory thereto, within employee housing, these buildings shall comply with the construction and erection provisions of the ordinance.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17002.

17002.  The provisions of this part are not intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this part if such alternate has been approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development.The Department of Housing and Community Development may approve any such alternate if it finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, or method of construction offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this part in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety, for the protection of life and health.This section shall not apply to a local ordinance which is applicable pursuant to Section 17001.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17003.

17003.  “Commission,” as used in this part, means the Commission of Housing and Community Development.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17003.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17003.5.

17003.5.  Any reference in this division to the Commission of Housing and Community Development shall be deemed to be to the Department of Housing and Community Development and the department may exercise all the powers and shall perform all the duties of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17004.

17004.  “Department,” as used in this part, means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17005.

17005.  “Employee,” as used in this part, does not include any of the following:(a)  A person engaged in household domestic service. (b)  A person employed under circumstances in which his wages are incidental to professional training and where the employer is exempt from taxation under subdivision (b) of Section 4 of Article XIII of the California Constitution. (c)  A person employed incidental to training for, or in furtherance of, a religious vocation and where the employer is exempt from taxation under subdivision (f) of Section 3 of Article XIII of the California Constitution. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17005.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17005.5.

17005.5.  (a)  “Employee community housing” means a community of single family detached dwellings which meet all of the following requirements: (1)  Each dwelling has a minimum of four rooms, including a separate kitchen and a separate bathroom. (2)  Each dwelling is owned or operated by an employer, and maintained by such employer in compliance with the provisions of the State Housing Law, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which materially affect health and safety. (3)  Each dwelling is inhabited by not more than one family, which includes at least one permanent year-round employee of the employer who owns or operates the dwelling. (4)  Each dwelling has direct access to a publicly owned and maintained road. (5)  Each dwelling is located within a community, as defined in subdivision (b). (b)  “Community” means not less than 200 single family detached dwellings meeting the requirements of subdivision (a), which are adjacent or in close proximity to each other, and which have maintenance services available to the residents of the dwelling units provided by persons employed by the employer for the express purpose of providing such services. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1031.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17006.

17006.  “Resident-employment housing,” as used in this part, means apartment houses, hotels, motels, or dwellings, where living quarters are provided for five or more employees employed in the management, maintenance, or operation of an apartment house, hotel, motel, or dwellings.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17007.

17007.  “Enforcement agency,” as used in this part, means the Department of Housing and Community Development, or any city, county, or city and county which has assumed responsibility for the enforcement of this part, pursuant to Section 17050.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17008.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17008.5.

17008.5.  A tenant who is an agricultural employee residing in employee housing has all rights applicable to a person residing in employee housing, including the following:(a) The right to file a verified complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing alleging a violation of housing discrimination, or to assert any other right, under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(b) Any protections for tenants or lessees under the Civil Code or the Labor Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 17031.6.(c) Any protection or right under the Alatorre-Zenovich-Dunlap-Berman Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 (Part 3.5 (commencing with Section 1140) of Division 2 of the Labor Code).(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 264, Sec. 9. (AB 107) Effective September 29, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17009 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17009.

17009.  “Labor supply employee housing,” as used in this part, means any place, area, or piece of land where housing is provided for five or more employees or prospective employees of another by any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that, for a fee or in-kind payment, employs persons to render personal services for, or under the direction of, a third person, or that recruits, solicits, supplies, or hires persons on behalf of an employer, and that, for a fee or in-kind payment, provides in connection therewith one or more of the following services:(a)  Furnishes board, lodging, or transportation for such employees or prospective employees. (b)  Supervises, times, checks, counts, weighs, or otherwise directs or measures the work of such employees. (c)  Disburses wage payments to such employees. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17009.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17009.5.

17009.5.  (a)  “Person,” as used in this part, includes any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, joint stock company, corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, or other organizations of persons. (b)  “Person,” as used in this part, may be used interchangeably with “tenant” or “employee,” and those terms are used interchangeably when the context does not imply an employer or an owner of employee housing. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 160. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17010 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17010.

17010.  (a)  “Temporary employee housing,” as used in this part, means a labor camp which is not operated on the same site annually and which is established for one operation and is then removed. (b)  “Seasonal employee housing,” as used in this part, means any camp which is operated annually on the same site and which is occupied for not more than 180 days in any calendar year. (c)  “Permanent employee housing,” as used in this part, means any labor camp which is not temporary or seasonal. (d)  “Permanent single-family employee housing,” as used in this part, means single-family detached dwellings, mobilehomes, as defined in Section 18008, manufactured homes, as defined in Section 18007, or factory-built housing, as defined in Section 19971, constructed and maintained in accordance with applicable state or federal laws, including required permits and inspections. Each dwelling shall be inhabited by only one family, which includes at least one permanent year-round employee. “Permanent single-family employee housing” does not include housing accommodations or property, as defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 17008. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17011 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 17011.

17011.  “Sleeping place,” as used in this part, means a dwelling, bunkhouse, tent, mobilehome, or other structure or shelter in which employees are housed in any employee housing.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17020 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17020.

17020.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided in this part, the provisions of this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to employee housing, and the other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this part which relate to labor camps apply in all parts of the state and supersede any ordinance or regulations enacted by any city, county, or city and county applicable to labor camps. Rules and regulations adopted or continued in effect prior to January 1, 1980, by former Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 2610) of Part 9 of Division 2 of the Labor Code are hereby continued in effect as rules and regulations under this part until amended or repealed by the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b)  Building standards, as defined by Section 18909, shall remain in effect only until January 1, 1985, or until adopted, amended, or superseded by provisions published in the State Building Standards Code relating to employee housing pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5, whichever occurs sooner. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17021.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17021.5.

17021.5.  (a)  Any employee housing which has qualified, or is intended to qualify, for a permit to operate pursuant to this part may invoke the provisions of this section. (b)  Any employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees shall be deemed a single-family structure with a residential land use designation for the purposes of this section. For the purpose of all local ordinances, employee housing shall not be included within the definition of a boarding house, rooming house, hotel, dormitory, or other similar term that implies that the employee housing is a business run for profit or differs in any other way from a family dwelling. No conditional use permit, zoning variance, or other zoning clearance shall be required of employee housing that serves six or fewer employees that is not required of a family dwelling of the same type in the same zone. Use of a family dwelling for purposes of employee housing serving six or fewer persons shall not constitute a change of occupancy for purposes of Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910) or local building codes. (c)  Except as otherwise provided in this part, employee housing that serves six or fewer employees shall not be subject to any business taxes, local registration fees, use permit fees, or other fees to which other family dwellings of the same type in the same zone are not likewise subject. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to forbid the imposition of local property taxes, fees for water services and garbage collection, fees for normal inspections, local bond assessments, and other fees, charges, and assessments to which other family dwellings of the same type in the same zone are likewise subject. Neither the State Fire Marshal nor any local public entity shall charge any fee to the owner, operator or any resident for enforcing fire inspection regulations pursuant to state law or regulation or local ordinance, with respect to employee housing which serves six or fewer persons. (d)  For the purposes of any contract, deed, or covenant for the transfer of real property, employee housing which serves six or fewer employees shall be considered a residential use of property and a use of property by a single household, notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary. For purposes of this section, “employee housing” includes employee housing defined in subdivision (b) of Section 17008, even if the housing accommodations or property are not located in a rural area, as defined by Section 50101. (e)  The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of this state that each county and city shall permit and encourage the development and use of sufficient numbers and types of employee housing facilities as are commensurate with local needs. This section shall apply equally to any charter city, general law city, county, city and county, district and any other local public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 952, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17021.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17021.7.

17021.7.  Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 18214, subdivision (b) of Section 18862.39, and subdivision (b) of Section 18862.47, mobilehomes and recreational vehicles used to house agricultural employees shall be maintained in conformity with the applicable requirements of the Mobilehome Parks Act (Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200)).(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 814, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17022.

17022.  Enforcement of occupational safety and health standards established pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 140) of Division 1 of the Labor Code is hereby specifically and entirely reserved to the Division of Industrial Safety.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17022.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17022.5.

17022.5.  The department shall adopt, and make available to the public, model or prototype plans for several types of employee housing, including, but not limited to, barracks, seasonal housing, family housing, and recreational vehicle parks. Any person intending to construct employee housing may adopt one or more of these models as the plans for the proposed housing.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1495, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17023.

17023.  (a)  Rules and regulations adopted or continued in effect pursuant to the provisions of this part relating to the erection or construction of buildings or structures within employee housing shall not apply to existing buildings or structures or to buildings and structures as to which construction is commenced or approved prior to the effective date of the rules and regulations, except by act of the Legislature, but regulations relating to use, maintenance, and occupancy shall apply to all employee housing approved for construction and operation before or after the effective date of these rules and regulations. (b)  Building standards, as defined in Section 18909, shall remain in effect only until January 1, 1985, or until adopted, amended, or superseded by provisions published in the State Building Standards Code pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5, whichever occurs sooner. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17024 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 2 - Application and Scope|Section 17024.

17024.  This part does not apply to resident-employment housing provided for faculty or employees of any public or privately operated school, college, or university. This part does not apply to any employee housing owned, operated, and maintained by any of the following:(a)  The federal government. (b)  The state. (c)  Any agency or political subdivision of the state. (d)  Any city, county, or city and county. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17030 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Permits and Fees|Section 17030.

17030.  (a)  Every person operating employee housing shall obtain a permit to operate that employee housing from the enforcement agency, unless otherwise exempted by this part. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate employee housing without a valid permit to operate issued by the enforcement agency, as required by this part. Permits to operate shall be issued annually by the enforcement agency, except as provided in this section and Section 17030.5. (b)  Employee housing on a dairy farm which meets the requirements of Section 32505 of the Food and Agricultural Code, consisting only of permanent single-family employee housing, may be exempted from the requirement of obtaining a permit to operate employee housing, as provided in Section 17031. This housing shall meet the requirements of the State Housing Law before an exemption is granted. (c)  A permit to operate shall be valid from the date of issuance through December 31 of the year of issuance, or December 31 of the year designated by the enforcement agency for permanent single-family employee housing. Permits to operate employee housing may prescribe conditions on the use or occupancy of the employee housing. (d)  The Department of Housing and Community Development shall be the enforcement agency for any employee housing owned or operated by a railroad corporation. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 17030.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 1 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ACT|CHAPTER 3 - Permits and Fees|Section 17030.5.

17030.5.  (a)  A permit to operate employee housing consisting only of permanent single-family housing may, when approved by the enforcement agency, be issued for a longer period of time not to exceed five years. (b)  No permit to operate employee housing shall be issued for a period of time longer than one year during the first year of operation of the employee housing, or if within the previous two years the employee housing has been found to be in violation of this part or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Whenever the enforcement agency issues a permit for a period of time longer than one year, it shall make written findings indicating the reasons for issuing such a permit. (c)  The findings of the enforcement agency pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (1)  The year the dwellings in the employee housing were constructed. (2)  The number of years the employee housing has been operated with a valid permit to operate. (3)  The number and character of any complaints received during the time the employee housing has been operating either with or without a permit. (4)  Any violations cited in the last inspection of the employee housing. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1993.)