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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-822 Agenda Date:11/9/2020
Version:1 Item #:8.
Report regarding a resolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s annual inspections
performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4. (Jesus Magallanes, Fire Chief)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s
annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4 requires fire departments or districts that are providing
fire protection services to annually inspect buildings that are being used as public or private schools,hotels,
motels,lodging houses,and apartment houses.Additionally,fire departments are required to report to their
City Council annually,demonstrating their compliance with the mandatory annual inspections and that they
acknowledge receipt of the information by resolution.
The South San Francisco Fire Department maintains a comprehensive inspection program,working to ensure
that all occupancies within the City be inspected for fire and life safety code compliance on an annual or
biennial basis.The frequency of inspections is dependent upon the risks within a building.This allows staff to
provide enhanced fire safety behaviors throughout the community through interactive,risk-based inspections
and fire safety education to every business within the City.
While California state law requires only the reporting of public or private schools,hotels,motels,lodging
houses,and apartment houses,the South San Francisco Fire Department has elected to include data on
additional occupancies within the City that pose a risk.These occupancies include the following:places of
assembly,gas stations,auto repair facilities,laboratories,care facilities,hospitals and fire protection systems.
The report details occupancy types, number of occupancies, inspections conducted, and percentage completed.
In 2020,fire staff completed 2188 inspections,a reduction of 108 inspections in comparison to the 2296
conducted in 2019.The reduction was a result of following the San Mateo County Health Officer’s order from
March 16,2020 to stop the spread of COVID.The order limited onsite inspections to essential construction
sites and essential services through June 17,2020.Inspections for Day Care facilities,Residential Care
facilities, and Places of Assemblies were deferred until County health orders become less restrictive.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with adoption of this resolution.The resolution seeks to
communicate and acknowledge compliance with inspections previously mandated by state law.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This action supports priority area four regarding Public Safety.
CONCLUSION
California state law requires fire departments to review and report on annual state mandated occupancy
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File #:20-822 Agenda Date:11/9/2020
Version:1 Item #:8.
inspections within their jurisdictions.This allows the City Council an opportunity to evaluate Fire Prevention
performance.Adoption of the resolution ensures compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section
13146.4 and demonstrates the City’s commitment to improving public safety.
Attachments:
2019 Inspection Report
2020 Inspection Report
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