No fire inspection clearance or other permit, license, clearance, or similar authorization shall be denied to a residential care facility for the elderly because of a failure to comply with local ordinances from which the facilities are exempt under Section 1569.85, provided that the applicant otherwise qualifies for the fire clearance, license, permit, or similar authorization.
Source:
Section 1569.86, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=1569.86..