TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Alan Velasco, Fire Chief
1. SUBJECT
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Annual Fire Inspection Report for State-mandated inspections pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4
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2. SUMMARY
In accordance with Senate Bill 1205 and Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4, the Orange City Fire Department must complete and report on annual State mandated inspections. This resolution formally acknowledges receipt of the Orange City Fire Department’s Report regarding completion of certain state mandated annual inspections.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11727. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange acknowledging receipt of the Orange City Fire Department’s report regarding completion of certain State-mandated annual inspections.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The City collected approximately $104,346 in fee revenue for the State mandated inspections during the reporting period. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3, these fees are authorized to recover the costs of conducting the required annual inspections.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Public Safety Services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
California Health and Safety Code Section 13146 requires the Orange City Fire Department (Department) to conduct annual inspections of buildings used as public and private schools, as well as hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses. These inspections are intended to ensure the safety of building occupants by evaluating structural features, fire protection systems, and operational measures designed to protect against fire, smoke, and panic during emergencies.
Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205), signed into law in September 2018 and effective January 1, 2019, added Section 13146.4 to the Health and Safety Code. This statute establishes the requirements for State mandated inspections and requires al...
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