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Fire department reports inspections at 800+ shared‑space sites; 15 priority violations remain
Summary
Deputy chief and the fire marshal said they have inspected more than 800 shared‑space/parklet sites, issued violations and brought priority hazards from roughly 50–60 down to about 15; the department emphasized three‑foot emergency gaps, height limits and the ability to vacate unsafe spaces.
Deputy Chief Brian Rubinstein and the Fire Marshal’s office told the Fire Commission that shared‑space installations created during the pandemic require active supervision and enforcement to protect emergency access.
Rubinstein outlined the city’s quicker permitting process introduced in June 2020 and said some installations that began as movable furniture became more permanent, prompting fire‑safety review. "We need to maintain…
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