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DBI, fire and planning urge coordinated response to illegal warehouse housing; tenants urge outreach, not fear
Summary
DBI, fire and planning officials told the commission they have inspected 15 warehouses, issued three orders to vacate and are prioritizing safety while exploring ways to legalize living spaces. Tenant advocates urged the city to expand outreach to avoid driving residents underground.
City building, fire and planning officials told the Building Inspection Commission on Jan. 18 that they are stepping up inspections of artist warehouse spaces while trying to limit displacement and prioritize safety in the wake of the Ghost Ship tragedy.
"Any illegal change of use ... the building shall be deemed unsafe," Fire Marshal Dan DeCocio told commissioners, citing the California fire code and explaining the department's legal threshold for issuing orders to vacate. DeCocio said the department has inspected 15 warehouses and issued three orders to vacate; all three…
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