HomeMy WebLinkAbout888 Marsh 4 Inspection-Letter_04-09-2026_Redacted 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:DOWNTOWN CENTER CINEMAS
(OPS-POA)
Address:888 Marsh
Work Phone:805-546-8667
Contact Name:McGee, John Email:
Date Completed:02/28/2024 Inspected By:Beres, Jason
Passed:No Violation Count:3
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:Annual fire sprinkler inspection conducted 09/19/2023, License No. 761360. Title 19 inspection
report reviewed during inspection with property management.
Annual fire alarm inspection conducted 09/20/2023, License No. 761360.
Annual fire extinguisher maintenance conducted 05/2023, License No. 20219. As a general reminder,
annual maintenance is due by 05/2024.
Note: Emergency exit signage currently installed inside movie theatres (multiple locations) did not
appear to illuminate adequately and per installation listing has expired (09/2023). Exit signage will
require replacement in locations throughout building as noted above.
Note: Emergency exit lighting did not appear to function properly in the following locations: Exit
Hallway No.3 & No.6. Unable to inspect / test all emergency exit lighting during field inspection due
to access (height) limitations. Business owner is directed to provide an inspection log for all
emergency lighting appliances as noted above.
Note: Exterior covers for electrical wiring and motor assembly for the reclining chairs were found
removed (multiple theatre locations). Electrical wiring was found exposed in several locations. This
item has been referred over to the City Building Department for further follow-up and investigation.
Business owner(s) are directed to address the following item(s) prior to requesting a follow-up
inspection:
1) Repair (or replace) exterior cover(s) for reclining chairs in movie theatres as noted above.
2) Provide record of inspection for all emergency exit lighting as noted above.
Property management is directed to address the following items prior to requesting a follow-up
inspection:
3) Repair or replace exit signage and emergency lighting as noted above.
Upon completion of item No.1, please contact the City Building Department (805) 781-7180 to
request a follow-up inspection. Upon completion of items No.2-3, please contact the SLOFD
Inspection Line (805) 783-7775 to request a follow-up inspection.
*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
Code Description
Reinspection
Date
03/28/2024
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.
03/28/2024
1008.
2
Illumination required.
The means of egress serving a room or space shall be illuminated at all times that the room
or space is occupied.
Exceptions:
1.Occupancies in Group U.
2.Aisle accessways in Group A.
3.Dwelling units and sleeping units in Groups R-1, R-2 and R-3.
4.Sleeping units of Group I, R-2.1 and R-4 occupancies.
03/28/2024
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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