HomeMy WebLinkAbout55 Broad Inspection-Letter 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:
Village At The Palms (OPS-POA)Address:55 Broad Street
Work Phone:805-543-2300
Contact Name:Lloyd, Bryan Email:blloyd@villagesofslo.com
Date Completed:09/24/2026 Inspected By:Thomas, Brandon
Passed:Yes Violation Count:7
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:Thank you for addressing all the previous fire code violations. All violations have been addressed at
this time.
Note: please provide the fire inspector a record of completion/photo documentation for the elevator
& handicap lift permit/operating permit upon receipt from the appropriate authority.
Note: please email elevator/lift permit/operating permit to fire inspector Thomas
Bthomas@slocity.org
Violations
Code Description Comments Reinspection Date Repaired Date
315.3 Storage in buildings.
Storage of materials
in buildings shall be
orderly and stacks
shall be stable.
Storage of
combustible
materials shall be
separated from
heaters or heating
devices by distance or
shielding so that
ignition cannot occur.
1. Pool Equipment
Room
Observed Conditions:
A. Storage items
were blocking the
required access to
the electrical panel.
B. No portable fire
extinguisher was
provided.
Required Corrections:
Remove all stored
materials to maintain
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the required working
clearance in front of
the electrical panel.
Install an approved
portable fire
extinguisher in a
readily accessible
location.
Code References:
CFC §315.3 – Storage
shall not obstruct
equipment or means
of egress.
CFC §906.1 – Portable
fire extinguishers
required.
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,
2. Laundry Rooms (2),
Pool Room &
electrical rooms &
Landscape Room:
Observed Conditions:
Portable fire
extinguishers are not
provided.
Required Corrections:
Install approved
portable fire
extinguishers in each
room.
Ensure all electrical
and landscape
equipment rooms are
also provided with
portable fire
extinguishers where
required.
Code References:
CFC §906.1
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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.
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(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 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,
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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.
509.2 Equipment access.
Approved access shall
be provided and
maintained for all fire
protection system
equipment to permit
immediate safe
operation and
maintenance of such
equipment. Storage,
trash and other
materials or objects
shall not be placed or
kept in such a manner
3. Elevator
Equipment Room #2
Observed Conditions:
Storage materials
were blocking access
to the Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP).
Required Corrections:
Remove all stored
materials and
maintain
unobstructed access
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that would prevent
such equipment from
being readily
accessible.
to the Fire Alarm
Control Panel.
Code References:
CFC §509.2
CFC §315.3
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.
4. Elevator
Equipment Room #1
Observed Conditions:
Portable fire
extinguisher was
lying on the floor.
Fire extinguisher
inspection/service is
past due.
Two gasoline-
powered portable
generators were
stored inside the
electrical room.
Electrical receptacle
missing an approved
cover plate.
Holes in drywall
exposing electrical
wiring.
Expired elevator
operating permit
dated June 29, 2026.
Handicap lift permit
also expired.
Required Corrections:
Mount the fire
extinguisher in an
approved location
and have it serviced
by a licensed fire
extinguisher
contractor.
Remove gasoline-
powered generators
from the electrical
room and relocate
them to an approved
exterior storage
location.
Install an approved
electrical cover plate.
Repair all wall
penetrations and
restore the fire-
resistance integrity of
the room where
applicable.
Renew the elevator
operating permit and
handicap lift permit
through the
appropriate
authority.
Code References:
CFC §605.6 – Open
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junction boxes and
electrical hazards.
603.5.2 Application and use.
Relocatable power
taps and current taps
shall be directly
connected to a
permanently installed
receptacle.
Exceptions:
1.Where approved for
use in a Group A
occupancy or in a
meeting room in a
Group B occupancy,
not more than five
relocatable power
taps shall be
permitted to be
connected together
or connected to an
extension cord for
temporary use to
supply power to
electronic
equipment.
2.Current taps and
relocatable power
taps shall not be
required to connect
directly to a
permanently installed
receptacle outlet
where used for 90
days or less for the
purpose of testing
the performance of
such devices.
5. Landscape
Equipment Room
Observed Conditions:
A. Kitchen appliances
were plugged into a
surge protector.
B. Electrical wiring
splice was exposed
on the wall without
an approved junction
box.
Required Corrections:
A. Remove appliances
from surge
protectors where
used as permanent
power.
B. Install an approved
electrical junction
box and cover over all
wiring splices.
Code References:
CFC §603.5.2 –
Application and use.
CFC §605.6 – Open
junction boxes and
electrical hazards.
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603.6 Extension cords.
Extension cords shall
not be a substitute
for permanent wiring
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.
6. Commercial
Kitchen
Observed Conditions:
Extension cord
connected to a surge
protector supplying
power to a time clock
and Wi-Fi equipment.
Surge protector
being used as a
substitute for
permanent wiring to
power fans.
Required Corrections:
Remove extension
cords used as
permanent wiring.
Install permanent
electrical receptacles
where needed.
Discontinue using
surge protectors as
extension cords.
Code References:
CFC §605.5 –
Extension cords.
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CFC §605.4 –
Relocatable power
taps.
NFPA 70 (NEC) Article
400.12 – Flexible
cords shall not be
used as a substitute
for permanent wiring.
901.6 Inspection, testing
and maintenance.
Fire protection and
life safety systems
shall be maintained in
an operative
condition at all times,
and shall be replaced
or repaired where
defective.
Nonrequired fire
protection and life
safety systems and
equipment shall be
inspected, tested and
maintained or
removed in
accordance with
Section 901.8. All fire
alarm systems, fire
detection systems,
automatic sprinkler
or extinguishing
systems,
communication
systems, and all other
equipment, material
or systems required
by these regulations
shall be maintained in
an operable condition
at all times in
accordance with this
code and California
Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1.
Upon disruption or
diminishment of the
fire protective
qualities of such
equipment, material
or systems,
immediate action
shall be instituted to
affect a
reestablishment of
such equipment,
material or systems
to their original
normal and
operational
condition. [California
Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1,
§1.14] Maintenance.
Every fire alarm
system or device,
sprinkler system, fire
extinguisher, fire
hose, fire-resistive
7. Fire Sprinkler Riser
Room
Observed Conditions:
Hydraulic calculation
(Hydro Calc) plates
have faded and are
no longer legible.
Required Corrections:
Have a licensed C-16
Fire Protection
Contractor replace
the hydraulic
calculation plates
with new
permanently legible
plates containing the
original hydraulic
design information.
Code References:
CFC §901.6 – Fire
protection systems
shall be maintained in
an operative
condition.
NFPA 13 (2022
Edition) §28.6 –
Hydraulic design
information signage.
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assembly or any other
fire safety assembly,
device, material or
equipment installed
and retained in
service in any building
or structure subject
to California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1 regulations
shall be maintained in
an operable condition
at all times in
accordance with
California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1 regulations
and with their
intended use.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §3.24]
Maintenance of
Equipment. All fire
alarm systems, fire
detection systems,
automatic sprinkler
or extinguishing
systems,
communication
systems, and all other
equipment, material
or systems required
by California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1 shall be
maintained in an
operable condition at
all times. Upon
disruption or
diminishment of the
fire protective
qualities of such
equipment, material
or systems,
immediate action
shall be instituted to
affect a
reestablishment of
such equipment
material or systems
to their original
normal and
operational
condition. [California
Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1,
§904(a)] Required
Inspection, Testing
and Maintenance
Frequencies.
(a) All automatic fire
extinguishing
systems, including
systems installed as
an alternate to other
building
requirements, shall
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be inspected, tested
and maintained in
accordance with the
following
frequencies. Local
authorities may
require more
frequent inspection,
testing and
maintenance and
additional
procedures.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904(a)(1)]
Required Inspection,
Testing and
Maintenance
Frequencies.
(1) Water-based fire
protection systems
shall be inspected,
tested and
maintained in
accordance with the
frequencies required
by NFPA 25 (2011
edition) including
Annexes A, B, C, D, E,
F and G as amended
by the State of
California. (Published
as NFPA 25, 2013
California Edition.)
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904(b)]
Required Inspection,
Testing and
Maintenance
Frequencies.
(b) When proof of the
installation date of
standpipe systems or
automatic fire
sprinkler systems
cannot be furnished,
such systems shall
receive initial testing
and maintenance by
July 1, 1985.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904.2(a)]
Testing and
Maintenance
Requirements.
(a) All testing and
maintenance on
automatic fire
extinguishing
systems in
accordance with
Health & Safety Code
Section 13195 shall
be performed by
those licensed in
accordance with
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Health and Safety
Code Section
13196.5.
Exceptions:
(1) The State Fire
Marshal may waive, in
writing, licensing of
fire departments
which conduct fire
sprinkler and
standpipe system
testing and
maintenance.
(2) Service on fire
alarm systems and
industrial systems as
specified in Health
and Safety Code
Sections 13196.5(b)
and (c) may be
conducted without a
license.
(3) Testing and
maintenance on
automatic fire
extinguishing
systems exempted in
writing by the State
Fire Marshal, when
the building owner or
occupant has the
staff and equipment
to conduct testing
and maintenance.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904.2(b)]
Testing and
Maintenance
Requirements.
(b) Any testing and
maintenance of
automatic fire
extinguishing
systems shall be
performed in
accordance with
these requirements.
Exceptions:
(1) The State Fire
Marshal may waive, in
writing, the
requirement that
testing and
maintenance be
performed in
accordance with
these requirements
when a licensee can
demonstrate that a
system cannot
functionally be tested
and maintained in
accordance with the
California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 5.
(2) If at any time a
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licensee encounters a
specialized or
modified system
which cannot be
tested and
maintained in
accordance with
California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 5,
the licensee shall
contact the State Fire
Marshal and test and
maintain the system
as directed.
(A) The intent of this
section is to cover
automatic fire
extinguishing
systems as originally
designed, installed
and approved by the
Authority Having
Jurisdiction. It is not,
however, intended to
require that such
systems be upgraded
to current adopted
standards.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904.2(h)]
Testing and
Maintenance
Requirements.
(h) At the time of
testing and
maintenance,
building management
shall be consulted to
avoid unnecessary
disturbance of
normal building
operation.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §904.2(i)]
Testing and
Maintenance
Requirements.
(i) The licensee shall
contact the local fire
authority having
jurisdiction prior to
testing and
maintenance of a
system when
required by the local
fire authority having
jurisdiction to do so.
Inspection Documents
Violation Documents
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