HomeMy WebLinkAboutInspection Report - 1500 Madonna 05.23.24*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $201.87 may be charged for that inspection, and
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2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 783 - 7780 Fax: (805) 543 - 8019 Fire Department Email: FDGeneral@slocity.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Business / Occupant:MADONNA ROAD APARTMENTS Address:1550-1592 Madonna Road
Work Phone:805-544-1102
Contact Name:Barbo, Regina Email:rbarbo@apertopm.com
Thank you for your cooperation with San Luis Obispo City Fire in keeping your business and our community safe!
Correct the cited violation(s) by the "Reinspection Date" listed below to avoid further enforcement action including, but not
limited to, chargeable re-inspection and/or Administrative Citation. You may request a review of the cited violations by the
Department Director [Fire Chief] within 5 days of report issuance if noted violations do not create an immediate danger to
health and safety (SLO M.C. 1.24.090).
If you have any questions, please contact our Inspection Line at 805/783-7775.
Date Completed:05/23/2024 Inspected By:Nau, Joey
Violation Count:3
Inspection Notes:*Please trim foliage in front of 1552 Madonna building signage such that it is visible from the street for
first responders.
*Please have a California state licensed C-16 contractor conduct an annual private fire hydrant
inspection, testing and maintenance, and have them upload their service report to The Compliance
Engine online. Continue to have hydrants serviced annually going forward.
*Please have all expired fire extinguishers on site serviced by a California state licensed extinguisher
contractor, and continue to have serviced annually going forward.
Areas of note:
-Device near unit 30.
-Device in laundry room of 1552 Madonna.
-Please have fire extinguisher re-serviced near unit 13, as it has completely lost its charge.
The property is very well kept and has seen great improvement since last inspection. Please continue to
regularly test CO and smoke detectors in each unit and routinely clear dryer vents to avoid
accumulation of combustible debris.
Violations
Code Description Comments
Reinspection
Date
San Luis Obispo City Fire Inspection Report
Fire Department Information
Business / Occupant Information
Inspection Information
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505.1 Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall be provided
with approved address identification. The
address identification shall be legible and placed
in a position that is visible from the street or
road fronting the property. Address
identification characters shall contrast with
their background. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each
character shall be not less than 4 inches (102
mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2
inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code
official, address identification shall be provided
in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response. Where access is by means
of a private road and the building cannot be
viewed from the public way, a monument, pole
or other sign or means shall be used to identify
the structure. Address identification shall be
maintained.
Please trim foliage in front of 1552 signage
such that it is visible from the street for first
responders
07/01/2024
906.2 General requirements.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected,
installed and maintained in accordance with this
section and California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3.
Exceptions:
1.The distance of travel to reach an
extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator
seating portions of Group A-5 occupancies.
2.Thirty-day inspections shall not be required
for portable fire extinguishers that are
supervised by a listed and approved electronic
monitoring device, provided that all of the
following conditions are met:
2.1.Electronic monitoring shall confirm that
extinguishers are properly positioned, properly
charged and unobstructed.
2.2.Loss of power or circuit continuity to the
electronic monitoring device shall initiate a
trouble signal.
2.3.The extinguishers shall be installed inside of
a building or cabinet in a noncorrosive
environment.
2.4.Electronic monitoring devices and
supervisory circuits shall be tested when
extinguisher maintenance is performed.
2.5.A written log of required hydrostatic test
dates for extinguishers shall be maintained by
the owner to verify that hydrostatic tests are
conducted at the frequency required by
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division
1, Chapter 3.
3.In Group I-3, and in mental health areas of
Group I-2, portable fire extinguishers shall be
permitted to be located at staff locations.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §565.1(a) through (c)] Classification
of Hazards.
(a) Light (Low) Hazard. Locations where the
total amounts of Class A combustible materials,
including furnishings, decorations and contents,
is of minor quantity. These shall include
*Please have all expired fire extinguishers on
site serviced by a California state licensed
extinguisher contractor, and continue to have
serviced annually going forward.
Areas of note:
-Device near unit 30.
-Device in laundry room of 1552 Madonna.
-Please have fire extinguisher re-serviced near
unit 13, as it has completely lost its charge.
07/01/2024
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court.
buildings or rooms occupied as offices,
classrooms, churches, assembly halls, etc. This
classification anticipates that the majority of the
contents are either noncombustible or so
arranged that a fire is not likely to spread
rapidly. Small amounts of Class B flammables
used for duplicating machines, art departments,
etc., are included provided that they are kept in
closed containers and safely stored.
(b) Ordinary (Moderate) Hazard. Locations
where the total amounts of Class A
combustibles and Class B flammables are
present in greater amounts than expected
under Light (Low) Hazard occupancies. These
occupancies could consist of offices,
classrooms, mercantile shops and allied
storage, light manufacturing, research
operations, auto showrooms, parking garages,
workshop or support service areas of Light
(Low) Hazard occupancies, and warehouses
containing Class I or Class II commodities.
(c) Extra (High) Hazard. Locations where the
total amount of Class A combustibles and Class
B flammables are present, in storage,
production use, and/or finished product over
and above those expected and classed as
Ordinary (Moderate) Hazards. These
occupancies could consist of woodworking,
vehicle repair, aircraft and boat servicing,
individual product display showrooms, product
convention center displays, storage and
manufacturing processes such as painting,
dipping, coating, including flammable liquid
handling. Also, included in warehousing of, or
in-process storage of other Class I and Class II
commodities.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §565.2(a) through (e)] Selection by
Hazard.
(a) Extinguishers shall be selected for the
specific class or classes of hazards to be
protected in accordance with the following
subdivisions (b), (c), (d) and (e).
(b) Extinguishers for protecting Class A hazards
shall be selected from the following: Water-
type, halogenated agent types, multipurpose
dry chemical and wet chemical type.
(c) Extinguishers for protection of Class B
hazards shall be selected from the following:
carbon dioxide, dry chemical types, halogenated
agent types and water-type and water chemical
extinguishers rated for Class B hazards.
(d) Extinguishers for protection of Class C
hazards shall be selected from the following:
carbon dioxide, dry chemical types, halogenated
agent types and water mist types rated for
Class C. Carbon dioxide extinguishers equipped
with metal horns are not considered safe for
use on fires in energized electrical equipment
and, therefore, are not classified for use on
Class C hazards.
(e) Extinguishers and extinguishing agents for
the protection of Class D hazards shall be of
types approved for use on the specific
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combustible metal hazard.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §566(a) through (f)] Application for
Specific Hazards.
(a) Class B Fire Extinguishers for Pressurized
Flammable Liquids and Pressurized Gas Fires.
Fires of this nature are considered to be a
special hazard. Class B fire extinguishers
containing agents other than dry chemical are
relatively ineffective on this type of hazard due
to stream and agent characteristics. Selection
of extinguishers for this type of hazard shall be
made on the basis of recommendations by
manufacturers of this specialized equipment.
The system used to rate extinguishers on Class
B fires (flammable liquids in depth) is not
applicable to these types of hazards. It has been
determined that special nozzle design and rates
of agent application are required to cope with
such hazards. Caution: It is undesirable to
attempt to extinguish this type of fire unless
there is reasonable assurance that the source
of fuel can be promptly shut off.
(b) Fire extinguishers provided for the
protection of cooking appliances that use
combustible cooking media (vegetable or
animal oils and fats) shall be listed and labeled
Class K fires.
(c) Three-dimensional Class B Fires. A three-
dimensional Class B fire involves Class B
materials in motion such as pouring, running or
dripping flammable liquids and generally
includes vertical as well as one or more
horizontal surfaces. Fires of this nature are
considered to be a special hazard. Selection of
extinguishers for this type of hazard shall be
made on the basis of recommendations by
manufacturers of this specialized equipment.
The system used to rate extinguishers on Class
B fires (flammable liquids in depth) is not
directly applicable to this type of hazard.
(d) Water Soluble Flammable Liquid Fires (Polar
Solvents). Extinguishers used for the protection
of water soluble flammable liquids, such as
alcohols, acetones, esters, ketones, etc., shall
be selected in accordance with Section 565.2.
AFFF-type and FFFP-type fire extinguishers
shall not be used for the protection of water
soluble flammable liquids, such as alcohols,
acetone, esters, ketones, etc., unless
specifically referenced on the extinguisher
nameplate.
(e) Electronic Equipment Fires. Extinguishers for
the protection of delicate electronic equipment
shall be selected from the following: carbon
dioxide type or a halogenated agent type, or a
distilled water mist type with a minimum Class
A:C Rating.
(f) In patient care areas and sleeping rooms of
health care facilities, fire extinguishers,
including the agents and expelling means,
should be selected and utilized that would not
be detrimental to patients and are appropriate
for the type of fire expected, such as distilled
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water mist type fire extinguishers with a
minimum 2-A:C rating.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §567.8] Installation Temperatures.
Water-type (water, AFFF, FFFP) extinguishers
shall not be installed in areas where
temperatures are outside the range of 40°F to
120°F (4°C to 49°C). Other types shall not be
installed in areas where temperatures are
outside the range of -40°F to 120°F (-40°C to
49°C). Fire extinguishers shall not be exposed
to temperatures outside of the range shown
on the fire extinguisher label.
Exceptions:
1. Where fire extinguishers are installed in
locations subject to temperatures outside
these ranges, they shall be of a type approved
and listed for the temperature to which they
are exposed, or they shall be placed in an
enclosure capable of maintaining the stipulated
temperature range.
2. Fire extinguishers containing plain water only
can be protected to temperatures as low as
-40°F (-40°C) by the addition of an antifreeze
stipulated on the extinguisher nameplate.
Calcium chloride solutions shall not be used in
stainless steel fire extinguishers.
3. Some fire extinguishers are approved or
listed for use at temperatures as low as -65°F
(-54°C).
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §574.1] Frequency of Inspection. Fire
extinguishers shall be manually inspected when
initially placed in service. Thereafter,
extinguishers shall be manually inspected at
least monthly by the building owner, occupant
or his/her authorized agent, or electronically
monitored. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected
at more frequent intervals when circumstances
require, as determined by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. [California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1, §574.2] Inspection
Procedures.
(a) In addition to California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 574.1,
fire extinguishers shall be manually inspected in
accordance with this section if they are located
where any of the following conditions exist:
(1) High frequency of fires in the past.
(2) Extra (high) hazard areas.
(3) Location that makes fire extinguishers
susceptible to mechanical or physical damage.
(4) Exposure to abnormal temperatures or
corrosive atmospheres.
(b) Manual inspection of extinguishers shall
include a check of at least the following items:
(1) Located in designated place.
(2) No obstruction to access or visibility.
(3) Operating instructions on nameplate legible
and facing outward.
(4) Safety seals and tamper indicators not
broken or missing.
(5) Examine for obvious physical damage,
corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle.
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(6) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the
operable range or position.
(7) Fullness determined by weighing or hefting.
(8) For wheeled units, the condition of tires,
wheels, carriage, hose and nozzle shall also be
checked.
(9) For nonrechargeable extinguishers using
push-to-test pressure indicators, test the
indicator.
(c) Electronic monitoring shall include
monitoring of the following items:
(1) Located in the designated place.
(2) No obstruction to access or visibility.
(3) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the
operable range or position.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §567.1] Operating Conditions.
Portable extinguishers shall be maintained in a
fully charged and operable condition, and kept
in their designated places at all times when they
are not being used. [California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §574.3]
Corrective Action. When an inspection of any
extinguisher reveals a deficiency in any of the
conditions listed in Title 19, Division 1, Sections
574.2(b)(c), immediate corrective action shall be
taken. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §574.4] Nonrechargeable
Extinguishers. When an inspection of any
nonrechargeable fire extinguisher reveals a
deficiency in any of the conditions listed in (3),
(4), (5), (6), (7) or (9) of Title 19, Division 1,
Section 574.2(b), it shall be discharged and
removed from service.
Exception: Nonrechargeable extinguishers
containing a halon agent shall be removed from
service, not discharged, and returned to the
manufacturer or local fire extinguisher
distributor having the capability of recovering
the halon agent.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §575.10] Out of Service. Fire
extinguishers removed from service for
maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by
fire extinguishers suitable for the type of
hazard protected and shall be of at least equal
rating. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §591.5] Replacement Extinguishers.
Portable fire extinguishers shall not be
removed from the premises for hydrostatic
testing or any other purpose, without first
replacing the extinguisher with a unit rated for
the hazard being protected. The customer’s
original unit shall be returned within 60
calendar days. [California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1, §596.7(a) and (b)] Removal
of Tag.
(a) No person shall remove any tag, collar or
label required by Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3,
Article 9 from a portable fire extinguisher
except when service is performed.
(b) No person shall deface, modify or alter any
tag collar or label required by California Code
of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3,
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Article 9 to be attached to any portable fire
extinguisher.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §574.5(a) through (c)] Inspection
Record Keeping.
(a) The fire extinguisher owner shall maintain
records of all fire extinguishers inspected,
including those extinguishers that were found
to require corrective actions. Records shall be
maintained until next required maintenance.
(b) At least monthly, the date the manual
inspection was performed and the initials of the
person performing the inspection shall be
recorded on a tag or label attached to the fire
extinguisher, or an inspection checklist
maintained on file, or an electronic system (e.g.,
bar coding) that provides a permanent record.
(c) Fire extinguishers being inspected via
electronic monitoring, whereby the
extinguisher causes a signal at a control unit
when a deficiency in any of the conditions listed
in California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Section 574.2(c) occurs, shall provide
record keeping in the form of an electronic
event log at the control panel.
507.5
.3
Private fire service mains and water tanks.
Private fire service mains and water tanks shall
be periodically inspected, tested and maintained
in accordance with California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5.
1.Private fire hydrants of all types: Inspection
annually and after each operation; flow test
and maintenance annually.
2.Fire service main piping: Inspection of
exposed, annually; flow test every 5 years.
3.Fire service main piping strainers: Inspection
and maintenance after each use.
Records of inspections, testing and
maintenance shall be maintained.
*Please have a California state licensed C-16
contractor conduct an annual private fire
hydrant inspection, testing and maintenance,
and have them upload their service report to
The Compliance Engine online. Continue to
have hydrants serviced annually going forward.
07/01/2024
See Below For
Inspection Checklist:
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Fire Prevention Bureau Inspection Form
Inspection Details
Question Answer Notes
Inspector Contact:Nau: (805) 783-7773 Email:
jnau@slocity.org
Ch. 3: General Requirements
Question Answer Notes
311.2.2 - Vacant Buildings : All fire service
systems continue to function as designed
and proper fire separation is maintained.
N/A
315.1 - Storage: Combustible material is
placed or stored outside of 10 feet of
any building or structure.
Yes
304.1.2 - Vegetation Abatement: The
property is free from weeds, debris, and
combustibles.
Yes
304.3.1 - Spontaneous ignition: Oily
rags/materials susceptible to
spontaneous ignition are stored in listed
disposal containers, and properly
disposed of daily.
Yes
304.3.3 - Dumpsters 1.5 cubic yards and
larger are kept a minimum of 5 feet from
combustible walls/construction.
Yes
308.1.4 - Open-flame cooking devices:
Not used on combustible balconies or
within 10 feet of combustible
construction.
Yes
310.3 - "No Smoking" signs: Posted in a
conspicuous location where smoking is
prohibited.
N/A
315.3.1 - Ceiling clearance: Storage is
kept 24" or more below ceilings in
nonsprinklered areas, or at least 18"
below head deflectors in sprinklered
areas.
Yes
Ch. 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Question Answer Notes
403.1 - General Fire Safety and
Evacuation Plan: Where required,
evacuation drills shall be in accordance
with Section 405 and employee training
shall be in accordance with Section 406.
N/A
403.9.1 - Group R-1 Fire Safety and
Evacuation Plan: An approved fire safety
and evacuation plan shall be prepared
and maintained.
N/A
Ch. 5: Fire Service Features
Question Answer Notes
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FIRE LANE MARKING / OBSTRUCTION:
Posted to ID fire apparatus access roads
and prohibit obstruction. Minimum
clearance is obtained at all times.
Yes
504.4 - Roof access: No security barriers
shall impede first responder access or
egress to/from rooftops.
Yes
505.1 - Address identification:
Addressing is clearly visible from the
property's fronting street, is at least 4
inches in height, and contrasts with its
background.
No
Please trim foliage in front of 1552
Madonna building signage such that it is
visible from the street for first
responders.
506.1 - Knox box required: Sprinklered
commercial buildings are required to
have Knox boxes. An approved lock shall
be installed on gates or similar barriers
where required by the fire code official.
N/A
507.5.3 - Private fire service mains and
water tanks: 1.-Private fire hydrants:
Inspected annually and after each
operation; flow test and maintenance
annually. 2.-Fire service main piping:
Inspection of exposed, annually; flow
test every 5 years. 3.-Fire service main
piping strainers: Inspection and
maintenance after each use.
No
*Please have a California state licensed
C-16 contractor conduct an annual
private fire hydrant inspection, testing
and maintenance, and have them upload
their service report to The Compliance
Engine online. Continue to have hydrants
serviced annually going forward.
507.5.5 - Clear space around hydrants: A
3-foot clear space shall be maintained
around the circumference of fire
hydrants, except as otherwise required
or approved.
Yes
509.1 - Fire protection signage: Rooms
containing controls for A/C systems or
fire protection systems are identified for
the use of the fire department.
N/A
509.1.1 - Utility identification: Gas shutoff
valves, electric meters, service switches
and other utility equipment shall be
clearly marked to identify all units served.
Yes
Ch. 6: Building Services and Systems
Question Answer Notes
605.1 - Installation/storage of fuel-fired
appliances: Nonportable gas-fired
appliances/systems-Complies with the
this section and the CA Plumbing Code.
Nonportable liquid fuel-fired
appliances/systems shall comply with this
section and the CA Mechanical Code.
N/A
603.2.2 - Open electrical terminations:
Open junction boxes and open-wiring
splices shall be prohibited. Approved
covers shall be provided for all switch
and electrical outlet boxes.
Yes
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court.
603.4 - Clearance around electrical
service equipment: The minimum
required working space shall be not less
than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in
depth and 78 inches in height in front of
electrical service equipment. Where the
equipment is wider than 30 inches, the
minimum working space shall be not less
than the width of the equipment.
Storage of materials shall not be located
within the designated working space.
Yes
603.4.1 - Electrical labeling for
firefighters: Control panel rooms shall be
marked with clear signage stating
“ELECTRICAL ROOM” or similar approved
wording. The disconnecting means for
each service, feeder or branch circuit
originating on a switchboard or
panelboard shall be legibly and durably
marked to indicate its purpose, unless
clearly evident.
N/A
603.6 - Extension cords: For temporary
use only and shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 817. Extension cords
shall not be affixed to structures,
extended through walls, ceilings or
floors, or under doors or floor
coverings, nor shall such cords be
subject to environmental damage or
physical impact. Extension cords shall be
used only with portable appliances.
Extension cords marked for indoor use
shall not be used outdoors.
Yes
603.6.1 - Multiplug adapters: Extension
cords shall be plugged directly into an
approved receptacle, relocatable power
tap or current tap and, except for
approved multiplug extension cords,
shall serve only one portable appliance.
Yes
603.8 - Temporary wiring: Usage shall not
exceed a period of 90 days and complies
with the CA Electrical Code. Wiring is
protected from physical damage and
supported on insulators spaced not
more than 10 feet apart.
Yes
603.9 - Portable, electric space heaters:
Plugged directly into an approved
receptacle, not used with extension
cords, and not operated within 3 feet of
any combustible materials. Operated only
in approved listed locations.
Yes
606.3.3 - Cleaning flammable grease:
Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans,
ducts and other appurtenances are
cleaned every 6 months
N/A
606.3.3.1 - Inspecting flammable grease
systems: Hoods, grease-removal devices,
fans, ducts and other appurtenances are
inspected annually or as needed.
N/A
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court.
610.1.1 - .2 - Dryer vents are free of
combustible debris, routinely cleaned,
and contain protective screening.
N/A
Ch. 7: Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Question Answer Notes
705.1 - Maintenance of opening
protectives: Opening protectives
installed in fire-resistance-rated
assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke
partitions must be inspected and
maintained in accordance with the code
year the building was constructed.
Yes
Ch. 9: Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Question Answer Notes
903.1 - Automatic sprinkler system
compliance: Automatic sprinkler systems
shall comply with this section. Approved
automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided
in the locations described in Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections
903.2.14 through 903.2.21.
N/A
906.1- .7 - Fire Extinguishers: One 2-
A:10-B:C device 1-Every 75' of travel, 2-
Mounted 3-5' high, 3-Unobstructed, and
4-Fully charged, serviced Annually, and
tagged by a CA-State licensed
extinguisher contractor.
No
*Please have all expired fire extinguishers
on site serviced by a California state
licensed extinguisher contractor, and
continue to have serviced annually going
forward. *Please have fire extinguisher
serviced near unit 13 as it has completely
lost its charge.
907.6.5 - Access to fire alarm devices for
inspection and testing:N/A
907.8 - Testing of fire alarm and
detection systems, and maintenance of
records:
N/A
907.8.4 - The building owner maintains
the fire and life safety systems in an
operable condition at all times.
Yes
912.4.2 - Clear space around Fire
Department Connections (FDCs):Yes
904.13: Kitchen Hood Suppression
System: Inspected every 6 months by a
CA-State Licensed C-16.
N/A
Ch. 10: Means of Egress
Question Answer Notes
1004.9 - Occupant load signage: Public
Assembly rooms/spaces have the
occupant load posted in a conspicuous
place, near the main exit or exit access
doorway from the room or space.
N/A
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1010.1.2.1 Direction of exit door swing:
Side-hinged swinging doors, pivoted
doors and balanced doors shall swing in
the direction of egress travel where
serving a room or area containing an
occupant load of 50 or more persons or
a Group H occupancy.
N/A
1010.2 Door operations: egress doors
shall be readily openable from the egress
side without the use of a key or special
knowledge or effort.
N/A
1010.2.4 Locks and latches: Egress doors
are free of key-locking or special
knowledge hardware.
N/A
1010.2.9 Panic and fire exit hardware:
Provided as required for Assemblies, H &
I occupancies.
N/A
1008.2-2.3 Exit signs and emergency
lights are operational at all times.N/A
1013.1 Exit identification: Exits and exit
access doors shall be marked by an
approved exit sign readily visible from any
direction of egress travel as required.
N/A
1023.9 Stairway identification signs: A
sign shall be provided at each floor
landing in an interior exit stairway and
ramp connecting more than three stories
designating the floor level, the terminus
of the top and bottom of the interior
exit stairway and ramp and the
identification of the stairway or ramp.
The signage shall state the story of, and
the direction to, the exit discharge and
the availability of roof access from the
interior exit stairway and ramp for the
fire department.
N/A
1023.9.1 Signage requirements: Interior
exit stairways and ramps.N/A
1031.1 + 4804.7 Exit obstruction: Exits
are kept free of obstruction at all times.Yes
*Operational Permits
Question Answer Notes
Are the occupant's business operations
within the scope of their City and/or
Hazardous Materials operational
permit(s)?
N/A
Have all outstanding fees for the
operational permit(s) been paid?N/A
I have confirmed a currently active
business license is publicly posted on site.
Ch. 23: Motor Fuel - Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Question Answer Notes
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2311.2.2 - Waste oil, motor oil, and other
Class IIIB liquids: Waste oil, motor oil and
other Class IIIB liquids are stored in
approved tanks/containers, which are
allowed to be stored and dispensed from
inside repair garages.
N/A
2311.3 - Sources of Ignition: Sources of
ignition shall not be located within 18" of
the floor and shall comply with Chapters
3 and 35.
N/A
Ch. 50: Hazardous Materials - General Provisions
Question Answer Notes
5001.3.3.4 - Spill mitigation: Spill
containment systems or means to render
a spill harmless to people or property
shall be provided where a spill is
determined to be a plausible event and
where such an event would endanger
people or property.
N/A
5001.3.3.10 - Ventilation: Where
ventilation is necessary to limit the risk of
creating an emergency condition
resulting from normal or abnormal
operations, means of ventilation shall be
provided.
N/A
5003.2.5 - Empty containers and tanks:
Empty containers and tanks previously
used for the storage of hazardous
materials are free from residual material
and vapor as defined by DOTn, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) or other regulating authority
or maintained as specified for the
storage of hazardous material.
N/A
5003.2.6 - Hazardous materials
maintenance: Equipment, machinery and
required detection and alarm systems
associated with hazardous materials shall
be maintained in an operable condition.
Defective containers, cylinders and tanks
shall be removed from service, repaired
or disposed of in an approved manner.
Defective equipment or machinery shall
be removed from service and repaired or
replaced. Required detection and alarm
systems shall be replaced or repaired
where defective.
N/A
5003.3 - Unlawful release of hazardous
materials: Hazardous materials in any
quantity have not/are not being released
into a sewer, storm drain, ditch, drainage
canal, creek, stream, river, lake or tidal
waterway or on the ground, sidewalk,
street, highway or into the atmosphere.
N/A
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5003.4 - Safety Data Sheets: Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) are readily available on the
premises for hazardous materials
regulated by this chapter. Where a
hazardous substance is developed in a
laboratory, available information shall be
documented. Exception: Designated
hazardous waste.
N/A
5003.5 - Hazard identification signs:
Visible hazard identification signs as
specified in NFPA 704 for the specific
material contained shall be placed on
stationary containers and above-ground
tanks and at entrances to locations
where hazardous materials are stored,
dispensed, used or handled in quantities
requiring a permit and at specific
entrances and locations designated by
the fire code official.
N/A
5003.5.1 - Hazardous materials markings:
Individual containers, cartons or
packages shall be conspicuously marked
or labeled in an approved manner.
Rooms or cabinets containing
compressed gases shall be conspicuously
labeled: “COMPRESSED GAS.”
N/A
5003.7.1 - Smoking: Smoking shall be
prohibited and “No Smoking” signs
provided in Hazardous Materials areas.
N/A
5003.9.3 - Protection from vehicles:
Guard posts or other approved means
shall be provided to protect storage
tanks and connected piping, valves and
fittings; dispensing areas; and use areas
subject to vehicular damage in
accordance with Section 312.
N/A
5003.9.8 - Separation of incompatible
materials: Incompatible materials in
storage and storage of materials that are
incompatible with materials in use shall
be separated where the stored materials
are in containers having a capacity of
more than 5 pounds (2 kg), 0.5 gallon (2
L) or any amount of compressed gases.
N/A
5003.10.1 - Valve protection: Hazardous
material gas containers, cylinders and
tanks in transit shall have their protective
caps in place. Containers, cylinders and
tanks of highly toxic or toxic compressed
gases shall have their valve outlets
capped or plugged with an approved
closure device in accordance with
Chapter 53.
N/A
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5004.2.1 - Spill control for hazardous
material liquids: Rooms, buildings or
areas used for the storage of hazardous
material liquids in individual vessels having
a capacity of more than 55 gallons (208
L), or in which the aggregate capacity of
multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons
(3785 L), shall be provided with spill
control to prevent the flow of liquids to
adjoining areas.
N/A
5004.2.2 - Secondary containment for
hazardous material liquids and solids:
Buildings, rooms or areas used for the
storage of hazardous materials liquids or
solids shall be provided with secondary
containment where the capacity of an
individual vessel or aggregate capacity of
multiple vessels exceeds both of the
following: Capacity of an individual vessel
is > 55 gal. (liquid) or >550 lb. (solids), or
the aggregate capacity of multiple
vessels is > 1,000 gal. (liquid) or 10,000
lb. (solids).
N/A
Ch. 53: Compressed Gases
Question Answer Notes
5303.5 - Securing compressed gas
cylinders: Compressed gas containers,
cylinders, tanks and systems shall be
secured against accidental dislodgement
and against access by unauthorized
personnel in accordance with Sections
5303.5.1 through 5303.5.3.
N/A
5306.1 - General: Medical gases at health
care-related facilities intended for
patient or veterinary care shall comply
with Sections 5306.2 through 5306.5 in
addition to other requirements of this
chapter and Section 427 of the California
Building Code. Personnel who handle
medical gases and associated equipment
and cylinders shall be trained on the use,
safe handling and associated hazards.
N/A
Ch. 57: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Question Answer Notes
5704.1 - General: The storage of
flammable and combustible liquids in
containers and tanks shall be in
accordance with this section and the
applicable sections of Chapter 50.
N/A
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5704.2.3.2 - Label or placard: Tanks more
than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity,
which are permanently installed or
mounted and used for the storage of
Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label
and placard identifying the material
therein. Placards shall be in accordance
with NFPA 704. Exceptions: 1.Tanks of
300-gallon (1136 L) capacity or less
located on private property and used for
heating and cooking fuels in single-family
dwellings. 2.Tanks located underground.
N/A
5704.3.4.4 - Flammable/combustible
liquid used for maintenance storage: In
all occupancies, quantities of flammable
and combustible liquids in excess of 10
gallons used for maintenance purposes
and the operation of equipment shall be
stored in liquid storage cabinets in
accordance with Section 5704.3.2.
Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons are
allowed to be stored outside of a
cabinet where in approved containers
located in private garages or other
approved locations.
N/A
5704.3.5.2 - Storage pile heights:
Containers having less than a 30-gallon
capacity that contain Class I or II liquids
shall not be stacked more than 3 feet or
two containers high, whichever is
greater, unless stacked on fixed shelving
or otherwise satisfactorily secured.
Containers of Class I or II liquids having a
capacity of 30 gallons or more shall not
be stored more than one container high.
Containers shall be stored in an upright
position.
N/A
5704.3.5.3 - Storage distance from
ceilings and roofs: Piles of containers or
portable tanks shall not be stored closer
than 3 feet (914 mm) to the nearest
beam, chord, girder or other obstruction,
and shall be 3 feet (914 mm) below
sprinkler deflectors or discharge orifices
of water spray or other overhead fire
protection system.
N/A
5705.3.2 - Bonding of vessels: Where
differences of potential could be
created, vessels containing Class I liquids
or liquids handled at or above their flash
points shall be electrically connected by
bond wires, ground cables, piping or
similar means to a static grounding
system to maintain equipment at the
same electrical potential to prevent
sparking.
N/A
Ch. 61: Liquefied and Petroleum Gases
Question Answer Notes
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6109.1 - General: Storage of portable
LP-gas containers of 1,000 pounds (454
kg) or less, whether filled, partially filled
or empty, at consumer sites or
distribution points, and for resale by
dealers or resellers shall comply with
Sections 6109.2 through 6109.15.1.
Exceptions: 1.LP-gas containers that
have not previously been in LP-gas
service. 2.LP-gas containers at
distribution plants. 3.LP-gas containers at
consumer sites or distribution points,
which are connected for use.
N/A
6109.15 LP-gas cylinder exchange for
resale: 1.Cylinders shall be secured in a
lockable, ventilated metal cabinet or
other approved enclosure. 2.Cylinders
shall be available only by authorized
personnel or by use of an automated
exchange system. 3.A sign is posted on
the entry door of the business operating
the cylinder exchange stating “DO NOT
BRING LP-GAS CYLINDERS INTO THE
BUILDING” or similar approved wording.
4.An emergency contact info sign shall
be posted within 10 feet of the cabinet.
N/A
6103.2.1 - Portable containers: Portable
LP-gas containers, as defined in NFPA 58,
shall not be used in buildings except as
specified in NFPA 58 and Sections
6103.2.1.1 through 6103.2.1.7.
N/A
Signatures
Question Answer Notes
Rep/Responsible Party
Signature:
Inspector Signature:
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Engine Company Fire Inspection Form
INSPECTOR
Question Answer Notes
INSPECTOR CONTACT:
EXTERIOR
Question Answer Notes
ADDRESS (VISIBILITY): Addressing is
clearly visible from the fronting street.
Characters are 4"+ high and contrast
with their background.
FIRE APPARATUS ROAD
(ACCESSIBILITY): Fire apparatus access
roads are unobstructed in any manner.
FIRE HYDRANT (CLEARANCE): 3 feet
minimum clearance is maintained around
hydrants.
FIRE LANE (MARKING): Fire lanes +
hydrants are clear and unobstructed.
VEGETATION (ABATEMENT): All sides of
the building are free from weeds, debris,
and combustibles.
KNOX BOX / KEYS (ENTRY): Sprinklered
Commercial buildings have a Knox box
installed, with current keys.
ROOF (ACCESS): No security barriers
impede first responder access/egress
to/from rooftops.
UTILITIES (ID): Gas, Electrical and Service
meters / switches are labeled to indicate
all units served.
DUMPSTERS (USE/PLACEMENT):
Dumpsters 1.5+ cubic yards are kept at
least 5 feet from combustible
walls/construction.
OPEN-FLAME COOKING/HEATING
DEVICES (USE/STORAGE): Used/stored >
10 feet away from combustible
construction and kept off unsprinklered
balconies..
OUTDOOR STORAGE (COMBUSTIBILITY):
Kept >10 feet of any building/structure,
and not kept in boiler, mechanical,
electrical rooms, or fire command
centers.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Question Answer Notes
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: One 2-A:10-B:C
device 1-Every 75' of travel, 2-Mounted
3-5' high, 3-Unobstructed, and 4-Fully
charged, serviced Annually, and tagged
by a CA-State licensed extinguisher
contractor.
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FIRE ALARM / FIRE SPRINKLERS / KITCHEN HOODS
Question Answer Notes
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN VACANT
BUILDINGS: FP systems + proper
separation are maintained at all times.
FIRE ALARMS: Testing + Maintenance
Annually by a CA-State Licensed Alarm
Contractor.
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Testing +
Maintenance Annually and Every 5 Years
by a CA-State Licensed C-16 Contractor.
Heads free of obstruction and
clean/uncovered.
CLEANING FLAMMABLE GREASE: Hoods,
grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and
other appurtenances are cleaned every 6
months.
INSPECTING FLAMMABLE GREASE
SYSTEMS: Hoods, grease-removal
devices, fans, ducts and other
appurtenances are inspected annually or
as needed.
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
Question Answer Notes
OPEN ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS:
Approved covers are provided for all
switch and electrical outlet boxes.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(CLEARANCE): A minimum of 30" wide x
36" deep x 78" high space is kept around
equipment. *For equipment > 30", the
minimum working space is at least the
width of the equipment. The designated
working space is free of storage..
ELECTRICAL LABELING FOR
FIREFIGHTERS: Control panel rooms are
marked with clear signage stating
“ELECTRICAL ROOM” or similar approved
wording. The disconnecting means for
each service, feeder or branch circuit
originating on a switchboard or
panelboard is legible and durably marked
to indicate its purpose, unless clearly
evident.
EXTENSION CORDS: 1-Use for temporary
purposes with portable appliances only.
2-Listed + labeled in accordance with UL
817. 3-Unaffixed to structures, not
extending through walls/ceilings/floors,
under doors or floor coverings. 4-Visibly
undamaged and 5-Used outdoors if
designed as such.
MULTIPLUG ADAPTERS: Extension cords
are 1-Plugged directly into approved
receptacles and 2-Serve only one
portable appliance, unless approved as
multi-plug extension cords.
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TEMPORARY WIRING: 1-Usage does not
exceed a period of 90 days and complies
with the CA Electrical Code. 2-Wiring is
protected from physical damage and
supported on insulators spaced not
more than 10 feet apart.
PORTABLE, ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS:
1-Plugged directly into an approved
receptacle, 2-Not used with extension
cords, and 3-Not operated within 3 feet
of any combustible materials. 4-Operated
only in approved listed locations.
INSTALLATION/STORAGE OF FUEL-
FIRED APPLIANCES: Nonportable gas-
fired appliances/systems-Complies with
the this section and the CA Plumbing
Code. Nonportable liquid fuel-fired
appliances/systems shall comply with this
section and the CA Mechanical Code.
INTERIOR / HOUSEKEEPING
Question Answer Notes
GAS CYLINDERS (SECURED +
COMPRESSED): Chained and mounted to
studs.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE
CABINETS: Provided for storage > 10
gallons.
MAINTENANCE OF OILY RAGS: Approved
metal can(s) w/ self-closing lid(s) are
used for oily rags.
MAINTENANCE OF OPENING
PROTECTIVES: Fire-Rated
Walls/Ceilings/Doors are free from
holes/voids. Where required when the
building was originally constructed,
opening protectives installed in fire-
resistance- rated assemblies, smoke
barriers and smoke partitions shall be
inspected and maintained in accordance
with this section.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE TRASH
CONTAINERS WITH LIDS: Utilized for
rubbish collections >40 Gallons.
SOURCES OF IGNITION: Located beyond
18" of the floor, on-site appliances are
approved, and "No Smoking" policy is
upheld.
SPILL MITIGATION: Spill kits/containment
systems are available where required.
STORAGE HEIGHT / CEILING
CLEARANCE: Storage is kept 2' or more
below ceilings in nonsprinklered areas, or
at least 18" below head deflectors in
sprinklered areas.
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STORAGE / INDOOR ORGANIZATION:
Kept in orderly stacks and is stable.
Storage of combustible materials are
separated from heaters/heating devices
by distance or shielding so that ignition
cannot occur.
WASTE/MOTOR OIL + CLASS IIIB LIQUIDS:
Stored in approved tanks/containers,
which are allowed to be stored and
dispensed from inside repair garages.
EXITING
Question Answer Notes
OCCUPANT LOAD SIGNAGE: Public
Assembly rooms/spaces (50+ people)
have the occupant load posted in a
conspicuous place, near the main
exit/exit access doorway from the
room/space.
EXIT SIGNS + EMERGENCY LIGHTS:
Operational at all times.
EXIT DOOR SWING DIRECTION: Side-
hinged swinging doors, pivoted doors
and balanced doors shall swing in the
direction of egress travel where serving a
room or area containing an occupant
load of 50+ persons + Group H
occupancies.
DOOR OPERATIONS: Egress doors are
readily openable from the egress side
without the use of a key or special
knowledge/effort.
LOCKS + LATCHES: Egress doors are
free of key-locking or special knowledge
hardware.
PANIC + FIRE EXIT HARDWARE: Provided
as required for Assemblies, H & I
occupancies.
EXIT IDENTIFICATION: Exits and exit
access doors are marked by an approved
exit sign readily visible from any direction
of egress travel as required.
STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: A sign
shall be provided at each floor landing in
an interior exit stairway and ramp
connecting more than 3 stories
designating the floor level, the terminus
of the top and bottom of the interior
exit stairway and ramp and the
identification of the stairway or ramp.
The signage shall state the story of, and
the direction to, the exit discharge and
the availability of roof access from the
interior exit stairway and ramp for the
fire department.
STAIRWAY SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Interior exit stairways and ramps
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EXIT OBSTRUCTION: Exits are kept free
of obstruction at all times.
REFER TO BUREAU
Question Answer Notes
Refer to Bureau?
Please specify reason(s):
Other Refer to Bureau reason (please
specify):
SIGNATURES
Question Answer Notes
Rep/Responsible Party Signature:
Inspector Signature:
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San Luis Obispo City Fire Administrative Citation
New Group
Question Answer Notes
Administrative Citation
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