Fire inspection fee increases
Summary
Fire inspection fees jump to a flat $82 per business inspection and $12.09 per apartment unit, with the 100-unit cap removed. The old 2010 fees didn't cover costs and are well below what neighboring cities charge.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees rise from $29.93 to $82 per inspection; apartment inspections rise from $7.65 to $12.09 per unit with no cap, affecting nine large complexes.
The fire department, which recovers actual inspection costs from engine crews' time.
Business owners and apartment complex owners, who will pay notably higher inspection bills.
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