(1) The fire marshal is authorized to conduct inspections on buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated by the fire marshal for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the fire code and of any other law or standard affecting fire safety as deemed necessary to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of the fire code.

(2) The fire marshal is authorized to approve inspection reports by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be prepared and submitted in writing for review and approval. Inspection reports shall be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual.

(3) The fire marshal is authorized to engage additional expert opinion as deemed necessary by the director to report upon unusual, detailed or complex technical issues.

(4) There shall be a fire inspection annually or as often as deemed necessary by the fire marshal for the purpose of renewing certificates of occupancy for all buildings or structures in groups A, B, E (with more than 6 persons), F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S, and U, occupancies. An inspection fee shall be charged in accordance with SCC 30.86.430 for each inspection required. (Added by Ord. 07-087, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Ord. 08-140, Feb. 18, 2009, Eff date Mar. 9, 2009; Amended by Amended Ord. 14-059, Aug. 27, 2014, Eff date Sept. 13, 2014).