Chapter 5.08
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION
Sections:
5.08.020 Self-inspection letters, forms and permits.
5.08.010 Program adopted.
The city of Cashmere hereby adopts a fire and life safety self-inspection program for businesses operating within the city limits of Cashmere. Business owners in the city of Cashmere subject to applicable fire codes shall conduct a self-inspection of their business property annually and submit a self-inspection form to the city no later than 30 days after receipt from the city. The inspection is to be conducted by the person in highest authority at the business, or their designee. (Ord. 1093 § 1, 2006).
5.08.020 Self-inspection letters, forms and permits.
Attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A-1 is an example of the standard letter the city will mail to business owners requiring the self-inspection. A partial list of fire inspection review elements to be included with the inspection form is attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A-2. Attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A-3 is a sample self-inspection form to be completed and signed by the business owner or designee and returned to the city. Attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A-4 is an example of the occupancy permit application that must accompany the self-inspection form together with the applicable application fee as established by resolution of the city of Cashmere. Attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A-5 is an example of the occupancy permit that the city of Cashmere will issue upon review and approval of the self-inspection form. (Ord. 1093 § 2, 2006).
5.08.030 On-site inspection.
In the event a business owner in the city of Cashmere fails to timely file the self-inspection form with the city of Cashmere, the city may order an on-site inspection by the city fire official or the fire official’s designee and the business owner shall be billed the applicable fee for said on-site fire inspection. The occupancy permit application fee and on-site inspection fee, if required, shall be established by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1093 § 3, 2006).
5.08.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, partnership, association, firm or corporation who violates or fails to comply with this chapter is guilty of a civil infraction and is subject to the civil penalties and remedies and corrective actions as set forth in CMC Title 14. (Ord. 1093 § 4, 2006).