HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2026 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:LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL Address:11050 Los Osos Valley Road
Work Phone:805-596-4105
Contact Name:Stewart, Stephan Email:rstimson@slcusd.org
Date Completed:07/10/2026 Inspected By:Thomas, Brandon; Petersen, Cecilia
Passed:No Violation Count:16
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 SLO Fire Department performed an Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection at 11050 Los Osos
Valley Road (Laguna Middle School) on 07/10/2026 at 09:00 AM with Representative of the San Luis
Coastal Unified School District Steve Stewart.
Inspection Summary:
A Fire and Life Safety inspection was conducted at Laguna Middle School while the campus remains
under active construction. Due to ongoing construction across multiple areas of the campus, not all
portions of the facility were fully accessible for inspection.
Several fire and life safety deficiencies, temporary construction conditions, and system impairments
were identified that require correction before the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year.
A coordinated follow-up reinspection is requested during the week of August 10, 2026, with
representatives from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Department, school
administration, project management, general contractor, and other responsible parties present to
verify all deficiencies have been corrected before student occupancy.
Note: At the time of the inspection, the campus was undergoing major renovation and construction
across multiple buildings and sites. Due to ongoing construction, many areas, fire protection system
components, and occupied spaces were inaccessible or temporarily altered, preventing a complete
inspection of all fire and life safety features.
A follow-up inspection is scheduled for the second week of August 2026, before the start of the
school year, to verify completion of construction activities, ensure that fire protection systems have
been restored to normal operating condition, and confirm the correction of all noted deficiencies.
Fire Protection System Records:
Fire Alarm System:
The fire alarm system was last serviced on July 24, 2026, by Alpha Fire Unlimited (License Nos. C-10,
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C-16 #761360, ACO #5365). Current inspection records indicate the system is compliant within the
Compliance Engine reporting system.
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System:
The automatic fire sprinkler system was last serviced on July 24, 2026, by Alpha Fire Unlimited
(License No. C-16 #761360). Current inspection records indicate the system is compliant within the
Compliance Engine reporting system.
Private Fire Hydrants:
Private fire hydrants were last serviced on July 24, 2026, by Alpha Fire Unlimited (License No. C-16
#761360). Current inspection records indicate the hydrants are compliant within the Compliance
Engine reporting system.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression System:
Compliance Engine records indicate the kitchen hood suppression system renewal date expired on
August 1, 2025. No current inspection or service documentation was available during this inspection.
Verification of system servicing and cleaning will be required.
Current City Construction Permits Issued:
Encroachment Permit ENCR-2198:
-New fire service lateral installation
-Existing water service modifications
-Work associated with FMAP-0775-2024
Encroachment Permit 1774-2025:
-PG&E underground utility improvements
-Installation of the fault indicator
-Underground cable replacement
Final Map Permit FMAP-0775-2024:
-Laguna Middle School fire line improvements
-Water line improvements
-Water meter improvements
-Public infrastructure improvements
Fire and Life Safety Inspection Findings:
1. Fire Alarm System:
-Due to active construction, the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) displayed multiple
supervisory/trouble conditions.
-System status could not be fully verified because construction activities may have temporarily
affected system components.
-A follow-up inspection will be required after construction is complete to verify proper operation.
-Upon completion of construction, submit documentation verifying the fire alarm system has been
tested and returned to normal service. Records shall be uploaded to The Compliance Engine and
made available for Fire Department review.
Reference: CFC Section 907.8
2. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System:
-Portions of the sprinkler system, piping, and risers were inaccessible due to on-site construction.
Consequently, an inspection could not be performed.
-Maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches below sprinkler heads in storage rooms.
Note: In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code or the California
Building Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the automatic
sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved, except as provided in Section 105.3.4.
Reference: CFC Section 315.3.1 & 3306.5
3. Private Fire Hydrants / Fire Department Connections:
-Several private hydrants and FDCs were inaccessible due to construction.
-A private hydrant located near Building G was observed being utilized by construction personnel.
-The Fire Department Connection (FDC) serving Building G has been temporarily removed during
construction.
-Verification of proper installation and operational readiness will be required upon project
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completion.
- The private fire hydrant and FDC's deficiencies found in the field are construction-related. They shall
be referenced under the construction permit /site improvement project to review the applicable
construction requirements.
4. Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression System:
-No current hood suppression inspection documentation was available.
-Due to construction, the kitchen and hood system could not be fully inspected.
-Hood exhaust system shall be inspected, cleaned, serviced, and certified by a qualified contractor
before conducting cooking operations onsite.
Reference: CFC Section 606.3.3
5. Portable Fire Extinguishers:
The following deficiencies were noted:
-All portable fire extinguishers were found past due for annual maintenance.
-Portable fire extinguishers located within mechanical rooms require current annual certification.
-Multiple extinguishers throughout construction areas were found resting on the floor rather than
properly mounted.
Reference: CFC Section 906.2
6. Mechanical Rooms
The following deficiencies were observed:
-Remove combustible storage from mechanical rooms.
-Maintain required clearances around equipment.
-The mechanical room (Building D) water heater vent connector was found disconnected from the
gas-fired appliance.
Corrective Action:
The appliance (water heater) shall remain out of service until the venting system has been properly
reconnected and verified safe by a CA-licensed contractor. The appliance was left off at the appliance
burner control and the gas isolation valve.
7. Knox Box
Upon completion of construction:
-Update the Knox Box with all new master keys for buildings receiving new lock hardware.
Reference: CFC Section 506.1
8. Means of Egress / Emergency Preparedness
The following deficiencies were observed:
-Replace non-operational emergency exit lighting or missing exit signage due to construction (i.e.,
Building G).
-Repair or replace all inoperative emergency "bug-eye" emergency lighting fixtures.
-Post current evacuation maps and classroom emergency response guides in every classroom.
References:
CFC Section 1008.3
CFC Section 603.3
CFC Section 3303.1.1
9. Electrical Safety
-Remove combustible storage from electrical rooms.
-Maintain required working clearances around all electrical equipment.
Reference: CFC Section 603.4
10. Building Maintenance
-Replace missing ceiling tiles throughout classrooms and other occupied spaces to maintain fire
resistance and prevent smoke migration.
Reference: CFC Section 703.1
11. Construction Fire Safety
-Multiple construction projects were underway throughout the campus.
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The following requirements shall be maintained during construction:
-Keep construction access gates secured when not in use.
-Maintain temporary fencing separating construction areas from occupied campus areas.
-Prevent unauthorized student access to construction zones.
-Continue maintaining fire department access where required.
- Verify the temporary fire protection systems for Building G remain in service, or approved
impairment procedures are in place in accordance with the approved Site Safety Plan.
Reference: CFC Section 3304.1
12. Extension Cords
-Multiple temporary extension cords were observed in active construction areas and shall only be
used for temporary use.
-These temporary wiring methods shall be removed upon completion of construction activities.
Reference: CFC Section 603.6
Corrective Actions Required:
Due to the ongoing construction, several deficiencies cannot be fully corrected until construction is
complete. The items identified within this report shall be corrected and verified during the follow-up
inspection before the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
Priority should be given to:
1. Fire alarm system restoration
2. Sprinkler system verification
3. Fire Department Connection restoration
4. Commercial kitchen hood servicing
5. Portable fire extinguisher maintenance
6. Emergency lighting repairs
7. Mechanical room hazards
8. Construction fire safety measures
9. Discontinue use of private fire hydrants for construction water supply unless specifically approved.
Fire Hydrants serving fire protection systems shall remain available for use by the fire department.
Inspector Comments
Overall, Laguna Middle School was found to be undergoing extensive campus-wide construction,
significantly limiting access to numerous buildings, rooms, and fire protection system components
during the inspection. While several fire protection systems have current inspection records on file,
their complete operational status could not be independently verified due to active construction in
accordance with CFC section 3306 (Fire Protection Systems and Devices).
Construction areas appear to be generally separated from occupied portions of the campus; however,
onsite staff shall continue to monitor and maintain safe egress, fire department access, construction
security, and protection of students and staff. All temporary impairments to fire protection systems
shall be restored before occupancy of the affected areas.
A follow-up Fire and Life Safety Inspection is scheduled for approximately the second week of August
2026, before the start of the school year. The purpose of the re-inspection will be to verify that
construction has been completed, all fire protection systems are fully operational, and all deficiencies
identified in this report have been corrected.
For questions regarding this inspection or to schedule the follow-up inspection, please contact:
Brandon Thomas
Fire Inspector
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
Email: bthomas@slocity.org
Phone: (805) 634-8314
Violations
Code Description Comments Reinspection Date Repaired Date
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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.
Fire Alarm System:
-Due to active
construction, the Fire
Alarm Control Panel
(FACP) displayed
multiple
supervisory/trouble
conditions.
-System status could
not be fully verified
because construction
activities may have
temporarily affected
system components.
-A follow-up
inspection will be
required after
construction is
complete to verify
proper operation.
Reference: CFC
Section 907.8
10/08/2026
315.3.1 Ceiling clearance.
Storage shall be
maintained 2 feet
(610 mm) or more
below the ceiling in
nonsprinklered areas
of buildings or not
less than 18 inches
(457 mm) below
sprinkler head
deflectors in
sprinklered areas of
buildings.
Exceptions:
1.The 2-foot (610
mm) ceiling clearance
is not required for
storage along walls in
nonsprinklered areas
of buildings.
2.The 18-inch (457
mm) ceiling clearance
is not required for
storage along walls in
areas of buildings
equipped with an
automatic sprinkler
system in accordance
with Section
903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or
903.3.1.3.
Automatic Fire
Sprinkler System:
-Portions of the
sprinkler system,
piping, and risers
were inaccessible due
to construction.
Complete inspection
could not be
performed.
-Maintain a minimum
clearance of 18
inches below
sprinkler heads in
storage rooms.
Reference: CFC
Section 315.3.1
08/18/2026 08/10/2026 12:01:12
606.3.3 Cleaning.
Hoods, grease-
removal devices, fans,
ducts and other
appurtenances shall
be cleaned at
intervals as required
by Sections 606.3.3.1
through 606.3.3.3.
Commercial Kitchen
Hood Suppression /
Exhaust System:
No current hood
suppression
inspection
documentation was
available in The
Compliance Engine.
The hood exhaust
system cleaning is
also past due as of
10/08/2026
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06/26/2026.
Required Correction:
Have the commercial
kitchen hood
suppression system
serviced by a
qualified contractor
and upload the
current inspection
report to The
Compliance Engine.
The hood exhaust
system shall be
cleaned and
inspected before
cooking operations
resume.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 606.3.3 –
Commercial Cooking
Operations / Exhaust
System Maintenance
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
Portable Fire
Extinguishers:
The following
deficiencies were
noted:
-All portable fire
extinguishers were
found past due for
annual maintenance.
-Portable fire
extinguishers located
within mechanical
rooms require
current annual
certification.
-Multiple
extinguishers
throughout
construction areas
were found resting
on the floor rather
than properly
mounted.
Reference: CFC
Section 906.2
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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 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
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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
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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 combustible
metal hazard.
[California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §566(a)
through (f)]
Application for
Specific Hazards.
(a) Class B Fire
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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
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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
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type of fire expected,
such as distilled
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).
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[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
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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.
(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,
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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.
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(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,
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
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574.2(c) occurs, shall
provide record
keeping in the form
of an electronic event
log at the control
panel.
506.1 Where required.
Where access to or
within a structure or
an area is restricted
because of secured
openings or where
immediate access is
necessary for life-
saving or fire-fighting
purposes, the fire
code official is
authorized to require
a key box to be
installed in an
approved location.
The key box shall be
of an approved type
listed in accordance
with UL 1037, and
shall contain keys to
gain necessary access
as required by the
fire code official.
Knox Box
Upon completion of
construction:
-Update the Knox Box
with all new master
keys for buildings
receiving new lock
hardware.
Reference: CFC
Section 506.1
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1013.1 Where required.
Exits and exit access
doors shall be marked
by an approved exit
sign readily visible
from any direction of
egress travel. The
path of egress travel
to exits and within
exits shall be marked
by readily visible exit
signs to clearly
indicate the direction
of egress travel in
cases where the exit
or the path of egress
travel is not
immediately visible to
the occupants.
Intervening means of
egress doors within
exits shall be marked
by exit signs. Exit sign
placement shall be
such that any point in
an exit access
corridor or exit
passageway is within
100 feet (30 480 mm)
or the listed viewing
distance of the sign,
whichever is less,
from the nearest
visible exit sign.
Exceptions:
1.Exit signs are not
required in rooms or
areas that require
Means of Egress –
Emergency Lighting
and Exit Signs:
The following
deficiencies were
observed:
-Non-operational
emergency exit
lighting.
-Missing exit signage
due to construction.
-Inoperative
emergency "bug-eye"
lighting fixtures.
-Missing exit signage
in classrooms.
-Exit signs removed
during construction
have not been
reinstalled.
Required Correction:
Repair or replace all
inoperative
emergency lighting
and reinstall all
required exit signs.
Verify that all
required exit signage
and emergency
lighting are
operational before
the beginning of the
2026–2027 school
year.
2025 CFC References:
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only one exit or exit
access.
2.Main exterior exit
doors or gates that
are obviously and
clearly identifiable as
exits need not have
exit signs where
approved by the fire
code official.
3.Exit signs are not
required in
occupancies in Group
U and individual
sleeping units or
dwelling units in
Group R-1, R-2 or R-3
or R-3.1.
4.Exit signs are not
required where
inmates are housed
or held in dayrooms,
sleeping rooms or
dormitories in
occupancies in Group
I-3.
5.In occupancies in
Groups A-4 and A-5,
exit signs are not
required on the
seating side of
vomitories or
openings into seating
areas where exit
signs are provided in
the concourse that
are readily apparent
from the vomitories.
Egress lighting is
provided to identify
each vomitory or
opening within the
seating area in an
emergency.
CFC 1002.1 –
Maintenance of
Means of Egress
CFC 1003.1 –
Applicability
CFC 1008.1 – Means
of Egress Illumination
CFC 1013.1 – Where
Required, Exit Signs
CFC 1013.3 –
Illumination
CFC 1013.5 –
Internally Illuminated
Exit Signs
The 2025 code
requires means of
egress to be
maintained and
requires approved
exit signs to be
readily visible along
the required egress
path. Exit signs must
also remain
illuminated.
603.4 Working space and
clearances.
Working space
around electrical
equipment shall be
provided in
accordance with
Section 110.26 of the
California Electrical
Code for electrical
equipment rated
1,000 volts or less,
and Section 110.32 of
the California
Electrical Code for
electrical equipment
rated over 1,000
volts. The minimum
required working
space shall be not
less than 30 inches
(762 mm) in width, 36
inches (914 mm) in
depth and 78 inches
9. Electrical Safety
-Remove combustible
storage from
electrical rooms.
-Maintain required
working clearances
around all electrical
equipment.
Reference: CFC
Section 603.4
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(1981 mm) in height
in front of electrical
service equipment.
Where the electrical
service equipment is
wider than 30 inches
(762 mm), 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.
703.1 Maintaining
protection.
Materials and firestop
systems used to
protect membrane
and through
penetrations in fire-
resistance-rated
construction and
construction installed
to resist the passage
of smoke shall be
maintained. The
materials and firestop
systems shall be
securely attached to
or bonded to the
construction being
penetrated with no
openings visible
through or into the
cavity of the
construction. Where
the system design
number is known, the
system shall be
inspected to the
listing criteria and
manufacturer’s
installation
instructions.
6. Building
Maintenance –
Missing Ceiling Tiles:
Missing ceiling tiles
were observed
throughout
classrooms and other
occupied spaces.
Required Correction:
Replace missing
ceiling tiles and
restore affected
ceiling assemblies to
their approved
condition to maintain
required fire-
resistance
characteristics and
minimize smoke
migration.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 703.1 –
Maintenance of Fire-
Resistance-Rated
Construction
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3303.1.1 Components of site
safety plans.
Site safety
plans shall include
the following as
applicable:
1.Name and contact
information of site
safety director.
2.Documentation of
the training of the
site safety
director and fire
watch personnel.
3.Procedures for
reporting
emergencies.
4.Fire department
vehicle access routes.
5. Location of fire
protection
Construction Fire
Safety
-Multiple
construction projects
were underway
throughout the
campus.
The following
requirements shall be
maintained during
construction:
-Keep construction
access gates secured
when not in use.
-Maintain temporary
fencing separating
construction areas
from occupied
campus areas.
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equipment, including
portable fire
extinguishers,
standpipes, fire
department
connections and fire
hydrants.
6.Smoking and
cooking policies,
designated areas to
be used where
approved, and
signage locations in
accordance with
Section 3305.8.
7.Location and safety
considerations for
temporary
heating equipment.
8.Hot work permit
plan.
9.Plans for control of
combustible waste
material.
10.Locations and
methods for storage
and use of flammable
and combustible
liquids and other
hazardous
materials.
11.Provisions for site
security.
12.Changes that
affect this plan.
13.Other site-specific
information required
by the fire
code official.
-Prevent
unauthorized student
access to
construction zones.
-Continue
maintaining fire
department access
where required.
Reference: CFC
Section 3303.1.1
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.
12. Extension Cords
-Multiple temporary
extension cords were
observed in active
construction areas.
-These temporary
wiring methods shall
be removed upon
completion of
construction
activities.
Reference: CFC
Section 603.6
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901.6 Inspection, testing
and maintenance.
Fire protection and
1. Fire Alarm System:
Due to active
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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
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
construction, the Fire
Alarm Control Panel
(FACP) displayed
multiple
supervisory/trouble
conditions. Full
system operation
could not be verified
because construction
activities may have
affected system
components.
Required Correction:
Upon completion of
construction, have a
qualified fire alarm
contractor test the
complete system and
verify that it has been
restored to normal
operation. Provide
the Fire Department
with testing
documentation and
upload the applicable
report to The
Compliance Engine.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 901.6 –
Inspection, Testing
and Maintenance
The 2025 CFC
specifically requires
fire protection and
life safety systems to
be maintained in an
operative condition
and requires fire
alarm systems to be
tested and
maintained in
accordance with
NFPA 72.
2. Private Fire
Hydrants / Fire
Department
Connections:
Private fire hydrant(s)
are listed as deficient
in The Compliance
Engine.
Required Correction:
The contractor of
record shall correct
all deficiencies and
upload a compliant
inspection report to
The Compliance
Engine.
Note: Construction
plans indicate a new
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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
be inspected, tested
and maintained in
accordance with the
following
frequencies. Local
authorities may
require more
frequent inspection,
testing and
maintenance and
additional
OS&Y/double-check
assembly was
installed on the west
side of the property,
with modifications to
the domestic and fire
service lines and
removal of three
existing FDCs.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 901.6 –
Inspection, Testing
and Maintenance
Note: Final
verification of proper
installation,
accessibility, and
operational readiness
shall be completed
following
construction.
5. Building G –
Sprinkler Riser Room:
The north sprinkler
riser room was
missing the required
hydraulic calculation
plate.
Required Correction:
Provide and properly
install the required
hydraulic design
information/calculati
on plate at the
sprinkler riser.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 901.6 –
Inspection, Testing
and Maintenance
NFPA 13, as
referenced by CFC
Table 901.6.1 –
Hydraulic Design
Information Sign
Note: The sprinkler
system shall retain
the required
hydraulic design
information for
identification and
maintenance
purposes.
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
912.7 Inspection, testing
and maintenance.
Fire department
connections shall be
periodically
inspected, tested and
maintained in
accordance with
California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 5.
Records of
inspection, testing
and maintenance
shall be maintained.
Newly Installed OS&Y
/ Double-Check
Assembly:
The new
OS&Y/double-check
assembly requires
completion of the
Fire Department
Connection
installation.
Required Correction:
Install the approved
FDC connection,
provide approved
protective cap covers,
and install the
required chain and
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lock on the double-
check/OS&Y valve
assembly.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 912.7 –
Inspection, Testing
and Maintenance
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
Portable Fire
Extinguishers:
Portable fire
extinguishers have
been annually
serviced but were not
reinstalled in their
designated locations.
Required Correction:
Reinstall all portable
fire extinguishers in
their designated and
approved locations
before occupancy.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 906.1 – Where
Required
Note: The 2025 CFC
requires portable fire
extinguishers to be
conspicuously
located, readily
accessible, and
installed on approved
hangers or brackets.
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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
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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
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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.
907.10 Smoke alarm
maintenance.
Smoke alarms shall
be tested and
maintained in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s
instructions. Smoke
alarms shall be
replaced when they
fail to respond to
operability tests, or
when they exceed 10
years from the date
of manufacture,
unless an earlier
replacement is
specified in the
manufacturer’s
published
instructions.
Welding Shop:
The welding shop
requires additional
fire/life safety
corrections.
Required Correction:
Install a smoke
detector in the
classroom.
Replace the
old/recalled natural
gas connectors
connected to the
appliance located on
the workbench.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 907.10 – Smoke
Alarm Maintenance,
as applicable
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Note: Recalled or
damaged equipment
and components shall
be corrected or
replaced as required.
The 2025 CFC
requires unsafe
electrical conditions
to be abated and
damaged or modified
equipment
constituting a hazard
to be repaired or
replaced.
605.1 General.
The design,
construction,
installation,
operation, alteration,
repair and
maintenance of
nonportable gasfired
appliances and
systems shall comply
with the California
Plumbing Code. The
design, construction,
installation,
operation, alteration,
repair and
maintenance of
nonportable solid
fuel-fired and oil-
fired appliances and
systems shall comply
with the provisions of
this section and the
California Mechanical
Code. The
construction and use
of portable fuelfired
appliances not
connected to a fixed
fuel piping system,
such as blow torches,
melting pots and
weed burners, shall
comply with this
section.
Building C –
Mechanical Room:
Gas appliances
previously installed in
the mechanical room
are no longer in
service/use.
Required Correction:
Install appropriate
identification/signage
for gas appliances
that have been
removed from service
or are no longer in
use, as applicable,
and ensure unused
gas equipment is
safely secured or
removed.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 605.1 – General,
Fuel-Fired Appliances
Note: The 2025 CFC
prohibits continued
operation of
appliances whose
operation has been
discontinued or
ordered discontinued
unless authorized by
the fire code official.
10/08/2026
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.
Annex Building –
Basketball Gym:
Exposed electrical
outlets were
observed.
Required Correction:
Install approved
covers over all
exposed electrical
outlets and electrical
boxes.
2025 CFC References:
CFC 603.2.2 – Open
Electrical
Terminations
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The 2025 CFC
specifically prohibits
open junction boxes
and open-wiring
splices and requires
approved covers for
electrical and outlet
boxes.
Inspection Documents
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Title: image
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Title: image
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Title: IMG_1459
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Title: IMG_1461
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Title: IMG_1464
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Title: IMG_1465
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Title: IMG_1463
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Title: SLCUSD @ Laguna Middle School - Ann FS_FH Cover Page 07.25 (1)
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Title: SLCUSD @ Laguna Middle School - Ann FS_FH Cover Page 07.25
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Title: SLCUSD @ Laguna Middle School - Ann FA Inspection Report 07.25
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Violation Documents
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