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Fire Safety Inspections and Commercial Building Reinspection Fees Community Safety Subcommittee March 22, 2024 Presentation Purpose & Agenda Purpose: • Incent adherence to fire safety standards in commercial buildings for the safety of the community. Agenda: • Overview of Inspection Program • Risk-Based Inspections • Fire Inspector Personnel & Regional Comparisons • Existing Inspection & Reinspection Numbers • Current & Recommended Fees RISK-BASED INSPECTION PROGRAM National Fire Protection Administration / ISO Public Protection Classification / Commision on Fire Accreditation International Annual Inspections of occupancies where there is high risk for fire and high consequence to human life (Nursing Homes, Haz Mat Facilities) HIGH RISK (1,792) Biennial Inspections of occupancies that have moderate risk of fire, moderate consequence to human life, or have a large footprint (Warehouse, Grocery Stores) MEDIUM RISK (2,634) Triennial Inspections of occupancies that have low risk of fire, low consequence to human life, or have a small footprint (Strip Malls, Small Convenience Stores) LOW RISK (3,342) H L M 6,100 Inspectable Occupancies 1:762 Gilbert 8,000 Inspectable Occupancies 1:800 Scottsdale 8,700 Inspectable Occupancies 1:966 Tempe 10,500 Inspectable Occupancies 1:875 Mesa 6,500 Inspectable Occupancies 1:650 Glendale 8,000 Inspectable Occupancies 1:1,600 Chandler INSPECTORS / INSPECTABLE OCCUPANCIES 5 9 8 10 10 12 INSPECTORS Council approved adding two (2) inspectors in FY 23-24 budget; two additional inspectors are recommended in FY 24-25 budget, contingent upon revenue offset from fees HIGH RISK ASSIGNED: 1,792 COMPLETED: 510 MEDIUM RISK ASSIGNED: 1,317 COMPLETED: 404 LOW RISK ASSIGNED: 1,114 COMPLETED: 453 2023 ASSIGNED / COMPLETED INSPECTIONS 2023 BREAKDOWN OF INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED 510 HIGH RISK 404 MEDIUM RISK 453 LOW RISK 2,828 RE-INSPECTION H M L RI 9/11/2023 INITIAL INSPECTION Six Violations Noted 10/12/2023 FIRST REINSPECTION No Progress Made 11/27/2023 SECOND REINSPECTION No Progress Made 1/02/2024 THIRD REINSPECTION No Progress Made, $40 Fine 2/05/2024 FOURTH REINSPECTION No Progress Made, $40 Fine 3/13/2024 FIFTH REINSPECTION All Violations Corrected Moderate Risk Gym Example Common Violations: Exit Lights, Fire Extinguishers, Alarm Testing, Sprinkler System Inspection, Blocking Electrical Panel, Extension Cords Reinspection #1 506 502 438 388 938 2023 REINSPECTION BREAKDOWN Reinspection #2 Reinspection #3 Reinspection #4 Reinspection #5+ RECOMMENDATION Assess reinspection fees after the first inspection and raise fee amounts. • Incent code compliance / building and fire safety • Businesses that are compliant on initial inspection or correct violations on first reinspection would pay no fees. • Generate revenue to offset cost of two (2) additional inspectors recommended in 2024-25 budget • Higher rate of compliance = reduced need for more inspectors over time • Fire inspection costs covered by fee revenue in most Valley cities Current Fee Schedule Proposed Fee Schedule Reinspection #1 $0 $27,900 $36,500 $43,650 $94,250 PROPOSED FEES APPLIED TO 2023 REINSPECTIONS Reinspection #2 Reinspection #3 Reinspection #4 Reinspection #5+ TOTAL FEES $202,300 PROPOSED NEXT STEPS • April – June 2024: Business outreach and education • June 2024: Council adoption of final FY 24-25 budget, including two new Fire Inspector positions • July - August 2024: Notice of Intent to modify fee schedule (posted 60 days on City website) • October – November 2024: Council vote on modified fee schedule (action item) • January 1, 2025: New fee schedule effective date