HomeMy WebLinkAboutSLOFD Inspection Report-1236 Monte Vista (10.16.24) 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:DELTA CHI Address:1236 Monte Vista
Work Phone:408-616-0238
Contact Name:(House Mate / Rep), Akash Email:akashappraveen@gmail.com
Date Completed:10/16/2024 Inspected By:Diepenbrock, Arlen
Passed:No Violation Count:5
San Luis Obispo City Fire Inspection Report
Fire Department Information
Business / Occupant Information
Inspection Information
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.
Inspection Notes:The most critical violation that needs to be addressed at this property is the main electrical panel.
This high-voltage panel is no longer secured to the wall and is propped in place by a 2X6 piece of
wood. Please have a licensed electrician come out, assess the system and secure it Per the electrical
code.
The fire alarm is throwing a trouble code that is related to a pull station. Please have a licensed fire
alarm technician come out and service the fire alarm.
The fire extinguisher between unit seven and eight has lost its charge. Please have a licensed fire
extinguisher technician come out and service the unit.
The leaking roof has been repaired with sandbags and tarps. While this is not a Fire code violation, I
found it noteworthy enough to include in the report.
There is an open electrical conduit box that needs a cover. It is located between the gate and the
wash rack area.
The smoke alarms are missing from the following rooms.
#5 missing 2 smoke alarm
#16 bedroom
#17 bedroom
#10 living room
#9 living room
#8 kitchen and upstairs hall
#7 upstairs hall
Please continue to regularly check CO detectors, smoke alarms and dryer vents in each unit.
If you have recieved this email and no longer own/operate/manage this address, or have any
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 1 of 6
questions regarding this inspection please reach out to Inspector Arlen Diepenbrock at 805 503 2062
or adiepenb@slocity.org.
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 2 of 6
Violations
Code Description Comments
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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.
The main electrical panel is not
secured to the wall.
There is an open electrical box by
the wash rack next to the metal
gate that needs to have a cover
on it.
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703.2 Repair of penetrations.
Where damaged, materials used to protect
membrane- and through-penetrations shall
be replaced or restored with materials or
systems that meet or exceed the code
requirements applicable at the time when
the assembly was constructed, remodeled
or altered.
The garage has multiple
penetrations in the wall and
ceiling.
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every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 3 of 6
Code Description Comments
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906.1 Where required.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be
installed in all of the following locations:
1.In new and existing Group A , B, E, F, H, I,
L, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-2.2, R-3.1, R-4 and S
occupancies.
Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies,
portable fire extinguishers shall be
required only in locations specified in
Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling
unit is provided with a portable fire
extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-
A:10-B:C.
2.Within 30 feet (9144 mm) distance of
travel from commercial cooking
equipment and from domestic cooking
equipment in Group R-2 college dormitory
occupancies.
3.In areas where flammable or combustible
liquids are stored, used or dispensed.
4.On each floor of structures under
construction, except Group R-3
occupancies, in accordance with Section
3316.1.
5.Where required by the sections indicated
in Table 906.1.
6.Special-hazard areas, including but not
limited to laboratories, computer rooms
and generator rooms, where required by
the fire code official.
7.Large and small family day-care homes
shall be equipped with a portable fire
extinguisher having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C
rating.
8.Where required by California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1.
9.Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of domestic
cooking equipment located in a Group I-2.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §3.29(a) through (d)] Portable
Fire Extinguishing Equipment.
(a)General. Portable fire extinguishers
conforming to the requirements of
California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 3, shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with guides
established therein.
(b)Special Coverage. Additional Class A, B
and C units of adequate extinguishing
potential shall be provided for any other
hazard, as determined by the enforcing
agency.
(c)Group A Occupancies.
(1)One additional Class 2-A unit shall be
provided in Group A Occupancies as
follows:
(A)On each side of the stage or platform.
Exception: Platforms 1000 square feet or
less in area need have only one such
extinguishing unit.
(B)On each side of every fly gallery.
(C)In basements beneath the stage or
platform.
(D)In every hallway or passageway leading
to a dressing room.
The fire extinguisher by unit
number seven and eight has lost
its charge.
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10:04:02
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every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 4 of 6
Code Description Comments
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(E)In every property room, carpenter shop
or similar workroom.
(2)Not less than one 10-B:C unit (not less
than 4-B:C for existing extinguishers in
existing occupancies) shall be provided:
(A)For each motor and fan room.
(B)Adjacent to each switchboard on the
stage or platform.
(C)For each motion picture machine in
projection rooms.
Exception: One 20-B:C unit (not less than
8-B:C for existing extinguishers in existing
occupancies) in each projection room may
be accepted as providing substantially
equal protection.
(3)The enforcing agency may allow
modifications or deviations relative to the
number and location of portable fire
extinguishers as required by this section
provided such authority finds that the
basic intent of this section and the ease of
accessibility to extinguishers is otherwise
achieved.
(d)Group R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 Occupancies.
In Group R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 occupancies,
a continuously attached garden hose,
equipped with a water flow control nozzle,
may be provided in lieu of one or more
required fire extinguishers when
acceptable to the enforcing agency. The
location and length of such hose shall be
as designated or approved by the
enforcing agency.
NOTE: It is recommended that, wherever
possible, portable fire extinguishers be
located adjacent to manual fire alarm
sending stations.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §565(a)] Selection of Fire
Extinguishers.
(a)The selection of extinguishers for a
given situation shall be determined by the
authority having jurisdiction in accordance
with adopted codes or ordinances. The
character of the fires anticipated, the
construction and occupancy of the
individual property, the vehicle or hazard
to be protected, ambient-temperature
conditions and other factors shall be
considered. The number, size, placement
and limitations of use of extinguishers
required shall be determined by using
California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Sections 567 through 573.
Exception: Portable fire extinguishers are
not required at normally unmanned Group
U occupancy buildings or structures where
a portable fire extinguisher suitable to the
hazard of the location is provided on the
vehicle of visiting personnel.
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.Page 5 of 6
Code Description Comments
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907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance.
The maintenance and testing schedules
and procedures for fire alarm and fire
detection systems shall be in accordance
with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.4 and
NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing
and maintenance shall be maintained.
There is a trouble code on the
fire alarm system.
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907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance.
The maintenance and testing schedules
and procedures for fire alarm and fire
detection systems shall be in accordance
with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.4 and
NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing
and maintenance shall be maintained.
Multiple smoke alarms missing
on the property.
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Inspection Documents
Violation Documents
*Please note: If a third inspection is required due to non-compliance, a fire-inspection fee of $271 may be charged for that inspection, and
every inspection thereafter until compliance is obtained. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor citation and an appearance by
you in court.
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