HomeMy WebLinkAbout3574 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3574
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PASCO.
WHEREAS, the City is preparing for a Washington Survey and Rating Bureau rating process in
2015 or early 2016; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Uniform Fire Code provides the authority for the City to establish a
Fire Safety Inspection Program and related fees: and
WHEREAS, Implementation of a Fire Safety Inspection Program is likely to improve the City's
Fire Rating, thereby minimizing increases or potentially realizing decreases in insurance rates; and
WHEREAS, an effective Fire Safety Inspection Program is likely to reduce loss and injuries
from tires and evacuations; and
WHEREAS, a review of existing City business licenses indicates that there are approximately
130 High Hazard Occupancies and 730 Moderate Hazard Occupancies conducting business within Pasco,
and
WHEREAS, an effective Fire Safety Inspection Program will consist of yearly inspection of
High Hazard Occupancies and biennial inspections of Moderate Hazard Occupancies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PASCO:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to establish the following Fire
Safety Inspection Program effective January 1, 2015:
• In conjunction with the annual business license renewal cycle, the City will provide advance
notice of the requirement for a fire safety inspection and a fire inspection checklist to High
Hazard and Moderate Hazard occupancies.
• High Hazard occupancies will require an annual inspection and Moderate Hazard
occupancies will require a biennial inspection.
• Apartments and multi- family units will have fire safety inspections conducted through the
existing biennial rental inspection program.
• City Staff will accommodate requests for pre - inspection walkthroughs as resources allow.
Section 2. The City Manager shall report annually to the City Council as to the cost and
effectiveness of the Fire Safety hnspection Program.
Passed b� tl City Council of the City of Pasco this day of 2014.
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