HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-2025 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:805-596-4055
Contact Name:, Laguna Middle School Email:
Date Completed:09/30/2025 Inspected By:Petersen, Cecilia
Passed:No Violation Count:10
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:SLO Fire Department conducted an Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection at Laguna Middle School
on 9/30/2025 at 1:00 PM.
During inspection, construction was noted on campus for portable classrooms, HVAC system, and
water damage repairs per maintenance.
Per maintenance and construction project manager, fire alarm system was put on test during the day
for construction. When required a fire protection system is out of service, the fire department shall
be notified immediately and an approved fire watch personnel needs to be designated where their
sole duty shall be to perform constant patrols, watch for the occurrence of fire, and provide a log of
such patrols, per California Fire Code 901.7.
Two exits in the gym were found blocked due to adjacent construction. The temporarily blocked exits
may be altering the allowable occupant load design for the area. Per California Building Code Table
1006.2.1, assembly occupancies with only two exits are limited to an occupant load of 500 persons.
Please adjust occupant load accordingly until exits are functional again.
The following items require corrective action:
(1) Storage appeared to be accumulating in electrical rooms. Please maintain storage clear from in
front of electrical panels and equipment in all electrical rooms per California Fire Code 603.4.
(2) Exit signs and emergency lighting in the multipurpose room/cafeteria need repair. Please repair
and/or replace all non-working emergency exit lights on site, per California Fire Code 1013.3.
(3) Cooking equipment involving solid fuels or vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by
a Class K-rated portable extinguisher in accordance with California Fire Code 906.1. Please provide a
Type K fire extinguisher within 30 feet of the cooking range in the site kitchen.
*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 25
(4) Kitchen hood is past due for service; please schedule inspection/service every six months with a
qualified individual as required by California Fire Code 904.13.5.2.
(5) Fire department connections in front of the office and on the blacktop are missing caps; please
replace the caps to avoid accumulation of debris in fire department connections and have all FDCs
serviced annually by a certified contractor per California Fire Code 912.7.
(6) Coffee maker and tea kettle were found plugged into a power strip in Building G core and in staff
lounge; Refrigerator in G wing science area found plugged into power strip. Please plug appliances
directly into a wall receptacle per California Fire Code 603.5.2.
(7) An empty fire extinguisher bracket was found in Building G core outside of classroom G10. Please
replace the missing fire extinguisher per California Fire Code 906.1.
(8) According to staff, updated emergency plans are under review by the board per California Fire
Code 404.1. Please ensure a log of completed fire drills is being kept and available for review per
California Fire Code 405.6 and that staff are briefed on the location of emergency plan information.
(9) All fencing for construction areas shall be properly secured to prevent unwanted entry into
hazardous areas per California Fire Code 3312.2.
A reinspection will occur in 30 days from initial inspection. If you have any questions about violations
or reinspection, please coordinate with Inspector Cecilia Petersen at cpeterse@slocity.org or (805)
550-9633.
Violations
Code Description Comments Reinspection Date Repaired Date
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
(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.
Storage appeared to
be accumulating in
electrical rooms.
Please maintain
storage clear from in
front of electrical
panels and
equipment in all
electrical rooms per
California Fire Code
603.4.
Update: Minimal
storage was still
found in electrical
rooms, continue to
clear out unnecessary
items to provide
access.
01/26/2026
*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 25
1013.3 Illumination.
Exit signs shall be
internally or
externally
illuminated.
Exception: Tactile
signs required by
Section 1013.4 need
not be provided with
illumination.
Exit signs and
emergency lighting in
the multipurpose
room/cafeteria need
repair. Please repair
and/or replace all
non-working
emergency exit lights
on site, per California
Fire Code 1013.3.
Update: Some exit
signs were repaired,
please ensure all exit
signs that need it get
repaired (gym,
cafeteria).
01/26/2026
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
Cooking equipment
involving solid fuels
or vegetable or
animal oils and fats
shall be protected by
a Class K-rated
portable extinguisher
in accordance with
California Fire Code
906.1. Please provide
a Type K fire
extinguisher within
30 feet of the
cooking range in the
site kitchen.
Update: Please
mount Type K fire
extinguisher in the
kitchen.
01/26/2026
*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 3 of 25
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
*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 4 of 25
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 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,
*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 25
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.
904.13.5.2 Extinguishing system
service.
Automatic fire-
extinguishing
systems shall be
serviced not less
frequently than every
six months and after
activation of the
system. Inspection
shall be by qualified
individuals, and a
certificate of
Kitchen hood is past
due for service;
please schedule
inspection/service
every six months with
a qualified individual
as required by
California Fire Code
904.13.5.2.
Update: Please
ensure contractor
uploads the recent
01/26/2026
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inspection shall be
forwarded to the fire
code official upon
completion.
service report to The
Compliance Engine.
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.
Fire department
connections in front
of the office and on
the blacktop are
missing caps; please
replace the caps to
avoid accumulation of
debris in fire
department
connections and have
all FDCs serviced
annually by a certified
contractor per
California Fire Code
912.7.
Update: FDC on
blacktop still missing
caps.
01/26/2026
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.
(6) Coffee maker and
tea kettle were found
plugged into a power
strip in Building G
core and in staff
lounge; Refrigerator
in G wing science area
found plugged into
power strip. Please
plug appliances
directly into a wall
receptacle per
California Fire Code
603.5.2.
Update: Areas noted
are currently under
construction.
10/30/2025 12/18/2025 08:16:26
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,
An empty fire
extinguisher bracket
was found in Building
G core outside of
classroom G10.
Please replace the
missing fire
extinguisher per
10/30/2025 12/18/2025 08:25:47
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you in court.Page 7 of 25
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
California Fire Code
906.1.
Update: Areas noted
are currently under
construction.
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you in court.Page 8 of 25
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 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
*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 9 of 25
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
*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 10 of 25
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.
405.6 Recordkeeping.
Records shall be
maintained of
required emergency
evacuation drills and
include the following
information:
1.Identity of the
person conducting
the drill.
2.Date and time of
the drill.
3.Notification
method used.
4.Employees on duty
and participating.
5.Number of
occupants evacuated.
6.Special conditions
simulated.
7.Problems
encountered.
8.Weather conditions
when occupants were
evacuated.
9.Time required to
accomplish complete
evacuation.
According to staff,
updated emergency
plans are under
review by the board
per California Fire
Code 404.1. Please
ensure a log of
completed fire drills
is being kept and
available for review
per California Fire
Code 405.6 and that
staff are briefed on
the location of
emergency plan
information.
Update: Emergency
binder found, please
ensure all admin staff
are aware of location.
10/30/2025 12/18/2025 08:10:58
3312.2 Maintenance.
Required means of
egress and required
accessible means of
egress shall be
maintained during
construction and
demolition,
remodeling or
alterations and
All fencing for
construction areas
shall be properly
secured to prevent
unwanted entry into
hazardous areas per
California Fire Code
3312.2.
10/30/2025 12/18/2025 08:10:25
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additions to any
building.
Exception: Approved
temporary means of
egress and
accessible means of
egress systems and
facilities.
Update: Fencing was
found secure.
1003.6 Means of egress
continuity.
The path of egress
travel along a means
of egress shall not be
interrupted by a
building element
other than a means of
egress component as
specified in this
chapter. Obstructions
shall not be placed in
the minimum width
or required capacity
of a means of egress
component except
projections permitted
by this chapter. The
minimum width or
required capacity of a
means of egress
system shall not be
diminished along the
path of egress travel.
Please remove tape
covering both exit
doors of the culinary
classroom.
01/26/2026
Inspection Documents
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Title: IMG_0743
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Title: IMG_0744
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Title: IMG_0745
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Title: IMG_0746
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Title: IMG_0787
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Title: IMG_0788
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Title: IMG_0794
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Title: IMG_0796
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Title: IMG_0798
Title: IMG_0800
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Title: IMG_0801
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Title: IMG_0802
Title: IMG_0803
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Title: IMG_0805
Title: IMG_0806
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Title: IMG_0807
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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