California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 13186

Within 30 days after receipt of notice of denial sent by the State Fire Marshal by registered or certified mail to the applicant's last address of record, the applicant may file with the State Fire Marshal a request for statement of issues. Such request shall not be deemed an answer to the statement of issues, a request for a hearing, or a notice of defense. Unless the State Fire Marshal files a statement of issues regarding the denial of the appliction  1 within 30 days after the timely filing of such request, the license or certificate of registration shall be issued.