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Magistrate trims fines for Daytona Beach Shores hotel after fire-safety compliance
Summary
A special magistrate reduced cumulative fines against JK Daytona LLC’s 2225 South Atlantic Avenue property after finding the hotel brought its fire alarm and sprinkler systems back into compliance and noting false fire-watch logs. The magistrate imposed $12,500 in fines and $384.65 in administrative fees, and allowed the owner to pay immediately.
Special Magistrate Steven De La Roche reduced daily fines against JK Daytona LLC’s property at 2225 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores after city inspectors found the hotel’s fire alarm and sprinkler systems were later brought into service and the respondent documented remediation steps.
The magistrate granted the respondent’s request to remove 83 days from the accrual period, leaving 50 days of fines at $250 per day for a total fine of $12,500, and ordered payment of administrative fees totaling $384.65.
The city’s case, presented by city staff, traced a timeline of inspections and orders. The property first was found in violation at an initial hearing on Jan. 16 for two life-safety violations: a nonfunctional fire alarm system (violation A) and a nonfunctional sprinkler system (violation B). The magistrate described deadlines the city set for correction — a 30-day deadline to make the alarm system operational and a six-month deadline for the sprinkler system — and told the…
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