HomeMy WebLinkAbout949 Higuera Inspection-Letter_04-08-2026 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 783 - 7775 Fax: (805) 543 - 8019 Fire Department Email: FDGeneral@slocity.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Business / Occupant:BLUEMERCURY (DM)Address:949 Higuera
Work Phone:
Contact Name:,Email:
Date Completed:11/18/2025 Inspected By:Bliss, Matheson
Passed:No Violation Count:2
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:FACP/Riser room not viewed during inspection today.
*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
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Violations
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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.
(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
Contact qualified technician to inspect/test
fire extinguishers now and annually. Send
documentation of updated service tag to
your inspector.
12/17/2025
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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.
907.6.
5
Access.
Access shall be provided to each fire alarm
device and notification appliance for periodic
inspection, maintenance and testing.
Last annual inspection record of fire alarm
system dated 10/1/2024. Contact your
contractor to conduct annual
inspection/testing of system now and have
them upload the report to
TheComplianceEngine.com.
12/17/2025
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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