(A) Each occupancy in a commercial building shall have a valid certificate of inspection in accordance with a schedule established by the Fire Marshal. A separate certificate of inspection is required for spaces that are used in common by more than one occupant.
(B) The Fire Marshal shall issue a certificate of inspection upon a finding that the occupancy satisfies the fire regulations in the case of a periodic or requested inspection.
(C) In the event the inspection reveals a violation of the fire regulations or fire safety review criteria, the Fire Marshal shall prescribe the date by which all violations shall be abated.
(D) The Fire Marshal may order an inspection or re-inspection at any time there is reason to believe there is a violation, and if a violation is found, the certificate of inspection may be revoked.
(E) The certificate of inspection shall be valid until a subsequent inspection or review or until it is revoked.
(F) The certificate of inspection shall be kept on the premises at all times and be available for review by Fire Department personnel or other authorized city personnel.
(G) The certificate of inspection shall contain the following information:
(1) The address of the occupancy;
(2) The name and address of the business owner;
(3) A description of the existing use(s) by International Building Code classification and a description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued; and
(4) A statement that the described occupancy complies with the applicable regulations and policies.
(H) The issuance of a certificate of inspection does not suspend the applicability of any fire regulations.
(I) The certificate of inspection is issued to the business owner for the existing use at the location specified in the certificate. It is not transferable.
(Ord. 382, passed 12-12-2005)