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Council hears public input on proposed triennial fire inspections for businesses; fees and prioritization to return to council
Summary
Fire Chief presented an ordinance to establish triennial inspections of business occupancies under Title 19 and California Fire Code. Councilors and business owners asked for clearer language on frequency, notice, fee structure, and which businesses would receive priority; staff will return with fee options and outreach materials.
The council opened a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to establish a triennial fire and life‑safety inspection program for business occupancies.
Fire Chief Tins told council the ordinance would formalize inspections the department already conducts under CCR Title 19 and the California Fire Code, provide a consistent schedule, enforcement tools for persistent noncompliance and an appeals process. "This ordinance gives the fire department clear authority, reasonable enforcement tools when needed, and a defined appeal process to ensure fairness," the…
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