Code Compliance

Overview

The Code Compliance Section is responsible for conducting inspections in existing commercial and multi-family residential buildings and facilities to ensure they are safe and compliant with the adopted fire codes. Code Compliance Inspectors also inspect special events and follow up on fire code concerns raised by the public or our firefighters.

How Often Do We Inspect Businesses?

Inspections are performed on a risk-based cycle as follows:

• These occupancy types are inspected every year:
  • A (Assembly), such as restaurants, bars, and theaters
  • E (Educational), such as schools and daycares
  • I (Institutional), such as hospitals, assisted living, and nursing care facilities
  • H (Hazardous), such as facilities where large quantities of hazardous materials are stored or used
  • R (Residential), such as hotels, apartments, and condominiums
  • Other facilities with unique risk characteristics, such as shopping malls or high-rise office buildings
• These occupancy types are inspected every two years:
  • S (Storage), such as warehouses and auto repair shops
  • F (Factory), such as manufacturing facilities
  • M (Mercantile), such as retail stores
• These occupancy types are inspected every three years:
  • B (Business), such as office buildings