HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-17; City Council; 06; Compliance Report for Annual Fire InspectionsCA Review JRT
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: Darcy Davidson, Assistant Fire Marshal
darcy.davidson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2662
Subject: Compliance Report for Annual Fire Inspections
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting a compliance report on the status of all state-mandated annual
fire inspections in the City of Carlsbad.
Executive Summary
Local fire departments are required to perform annual fire inspections of all public and private
schools, hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses and condominium buildings under
California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3. In addition, a compliance
report must be provided to its administrating authority each year in accordance with
Section 13146.4.
This report confirms that all initial annual fire inspections for fiscal year 2024-25 have been
completed.
Explanation & Analysis
Annual fire inspections play a critical role in reducing community risk by identifying and
mitigating known hazards, ensuring compliance with the California Fire Code, and confirming
the maintenance and functionality of fire protection systems. These inspections also verify safe
and accessible egress routes, the integrity of fire-protective construction, and adequate site
access for emergency personnel.
Inspection summary for fiscal year 2024-25:
•The Carlsbad Fire Department inspected 44 hotels and motels, totaling 167 buildings.
•The Fire Department inspected 2,193 apartment buildings, defined as structures with
three or more attached dwelling units, excluding duplexes. In accordance with the
California Building Code, condominiums are also classified and inspected as apartment
buildings.
•The Fire Department inspected 34 public and private schools, totaling 300 buildings.
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The department conducted mandated inspections of 2,660 buildings during fiscal year 2024-25,
successfully inspecting all known buildings and structures subject to state requirements.
By approving the proposed resolution, the City Council formally acknowledges receipt of this
report and affirms the city’s compliance with the Health and Safety Code requirements, thereby
fulfilling its statutory obligations.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact in filing and accepting this report.
Next Steps
None
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on annual fire inspection
compliance is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action
may require the preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the
CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
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Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A COMPLIANCE REPORT ON THE STATUS OF ALL
STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTIONS IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 require all fire
departments that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections in every building used
as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house and certain residential care
facilities for compliance with building standards, as provided; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 requires all fire departments that
provide fire protection services to report annually to their administering authority on compliance with
Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad intends this resolution to fulfill the
requirements of the California Health & Safety Code regarding acknowledgment of the Carlsbad Fire
Department’s compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report
on annual fire inspection compliance is an organizational or administrative government
activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result
in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action
or direction stemming from the proposed action may require the preparation of an
environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines.
3.That the City Council expressly acknowledges the measure of compliance of the Carlsbad
Fire Department with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3
in the area encompassed by the City of Carlsbad, as follows:
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A.EDUCATIONAL GROUP E OCCUPANCIES:
Educational Group E occupancies are generally those public and private schools,
used by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the
12th grade. There are 34 Group E occupancy campuses within the City of Carlsbad.
During fiscal year 2024-25, the Carlsbad Fire Department completed the annual
inspection of 34 Group E occupancies, with a total building count of 300 structures
and/or facilities. This is a compliance rate of 100 percent for this reporting period.
B.RESIDENTIAL GROUP R OCCUPANCIES:
Residential Group R occupancies, for this resolution, are generally those
occupancies containing sleeping units and include hotels, motels, apartments (three
units or more), and other residential occupancies. There are 2,360 Group R (and their
associated sub-categories) occupancies within the City of Carlsbad.
During fiscal year 2024-25, the Carlsbad Fire Department completed the annual
inspection of 2,360 Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and facilities. This is a
compliance rate of 100 percent for this reporting period.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 17th day of June, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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