Cal. Civ. Code § 326

  § 326. Rules and regulations. 1. The commission shall have the power
to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations carrying into effect such
provisions of the sections of this chapter wherein reference is made to
the rules and regulations of or to be adopted by the commission, and
also in other cases where the approval of the department or the
existence of conditions satisfactory to it is a requisite under this
chapter for compliance with any provision of this chapter or the
exercise of discretionary powers by the department with respect to
alternative requirements, is authorized.
  2. Such rules and regulations shall be designed within the limitations
of the specifically applicable provisions of this chapter:
  a. To effectuate the general purposes of this chapter.
  b. To provide reasonably uniform standards, ratings and requirements,
consonant with accepted standards of engineering, fire prevention and
safety practices.
  c. To formulate such standards and requirements, so far as may be
practicable, in terms of performance objectives, so as to make adequate
performance for the use intended the test of acceptability.
  d. To permit to the fullest extent possible, use of modern technical
methods, devices and improvements which tend to reduce costs of
construction, installation and maintenance without substantially
affecting reasonable requirements for the health, safety and security of
the occupants or users of dwellings.
  3. Every rule or regulation or modification, amendment or repeal of a
rule or regulation shall, immediately after adoption, be certified by
the commission and transmitted to the secretary of state for filing in
the office of the department of state. Upon such filing, the rule or
regulation or modification, amendment or repeal of a rule or regulation,
shall have the force and effect of law. The commission shall cause
copies thereof to be sent to the appropriate department or departments
of all municipalities having jurisdiction over multiple dwellings
therein which are affected thereby.
  4. The commission shall invite the cooperation and advice of fire
departments and organizations in connection with the promulgation of
rules and regulations relating to fire protection and fire prevention.