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Home My WebLink About2025-02-04 HMBP 1430 Truxtun Ave Truxtun Towers.pdfOccupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Occupant Name:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date:02/04/2025 Street Number:1430 Occupant Code:85897 Street Name:Truxtun City:Bakersfield Street Type:Avenue Postal Code: 93301 Inspector:Pisano , Liseth State:California Passed:No Inspection Type:High Rise Inspection Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Complete Inspection Report - With Documents Facility Information Inspection Information Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Violations Violation Code Description 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection and life safety systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed in accordance with Section 901.8. All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems required by these regulations shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with this code and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. Upon disruption or diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such equipment, material or systems, immediate action shall be instituted to affect a reestablishment of such equipment, material or systems to their original normal and operational condition. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1.14] Maintenance. Every fire alarm system or device, sprinkler system, fire extinguisher, fire hose, fire-resistive assembly or any other fire safety assembly, device, material or equipment installed and retained in service in any building or structure subject to California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations and with their intended use. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.24] Maintenance of Equipment. All fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, automatic sprinkler or extinguishing systems, communication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems required by California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Upon disruption or diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such equipment, material or systems, immediate action shall be instituted to affect a reestablishment of such equipment material or systems to their original normal and operational condition. [California Code of Regulations Title 19 Division 1 §904(a)]Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904(a)]Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Frequencies. (a) All automatic fire extinguishing systems, including systems installed as an alternate to other building requirements, shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the following frequencies. Local authorities may require more frequent inspection, testing and maintenance and additional procedures. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904(a)(1)] Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Frequencies. (1) Water-based fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the frequencies required by NFPA 25 (2011 edition) including Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F and G as amended by the State of California. (Published as NFPA 25, 2013 California Edition.) [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904(b)] Required Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Frequencies. (b) When proof of the installation date of standpipe systems or automatic fire sprinkler systems cannot be furnished, such systems shall receive initial testing and maintenance by July 1, 1985. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.2(a)] Testing and Maintenance Requirements. (a) All testing and maintenance on automatic fire extinguishing systems in accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 13195 shall be performed by those licensed in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13196.5. Exceptions: (1) The State Fire Marshal may waive, in writing, licensing of fire departments which conduct fire sprinkler and standpipe system testing and maintenance. (2) Service on fire alarm systems and industrial systems as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 13196.5(b) and (c) may be conducted without a license. (3) Testing and maintenance on automatic fire extinguishing systems exempted in writing by the State Fire Marshal, when the building owner or occupant has the staff and equipment to conduct testing and maintenance. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.2(b)] Testing and Maintenance Requirements. (b) Any testing and maintenance of automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be performed in accordance with these i t Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 requirements.Exceptions: (1) The State Fire Marshal may waive, in writing, the requirement that testing and maintenance be performed in accordance with these requirements when a licensee can demonstrate that a system cannot functionally be tested and maintained in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5. (2) If at any time a licensee encounters a specialized or modified system which cannot be tested and maintained in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5, the licensee shall contact the State Fire Marshal and test and maintain the system as directed. (A) The intent of this section is to cover automatic fire extinguishing systems as originally designed, installed and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. It is not, however, intended to require that such systems be upgraded to current adopted standards. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.2(h)] Testing and Maintenance Requirements. (h) At the time of testing and maintenance, building management shall be consulted to avoid unnecessary disturbance of normal building operation. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §904.2(i)] Testing and Maintenance Requirements. (i) The licensee shall contact the local fire authority having jurisdiction prior to testing and maintenance of a system when required by the local fire authority having jurisdiction to do so. 1008.1 Means of egress illumination. Illumination shall be provided in the means of egress in accordance with Section 1008.2. Under emergency power, means of egress illumination shall comply with Section 1008.3. 603.2.2 Open electrical terminations. Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. 703.1 Maintaining protection. Materials and firestop systems used to protect membrane and through penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke shall be maintained. The materials and firestop systems shall be securely attached to or Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 y ybonded to the construction being penetrated with no openings visible through or into the cavity of the construction. Where the system design number is known, the system shall be inspected to the listing criteria and manufacturer’s installation instructions. 907.8 Inspection, testing and maintenance. The maintenance and testing schedules and procedures for fire alarm and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Sections 907.8.1 through 907.8.4 and NFPA 72. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Violation Count:5 Inspection Fee:0.00 Type First Name Last Name Signature Date Signature Graphic Inspect or Liseth Pisano 02/04/2025 Owner/ Rep. Angel Rodrig uez 02/04/2025 Conducted a High Rise and Hazardous Materials Inspections. The following must be corrected within 30 days. 1. The fire alarm is in trouble. The fire alarm must be brought back to normal. 2. The fire extinguisher in the security room is pass due for service. It was last serviced in May 2023. Service the fire extinguisher on the 8th floor, room 872). 3. Close junction box in the first floor electrical room. 4. Exit signs must be fully illuminated in the normal and back up modes. Repair the exit sign in the lobby of the first floor. The exit signs on the ninth floor must all be repaired. 5. Replace all missing outlet covers on the vacant first floor area and in the staff restroom of the fifth floor. 6. Replace ceiling tiles on the fourth floor. Several ceiling tiles have holes. 7. Reminder: Report CERS on or before 2/19/2025. Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Signatures Inspection Notes Documents Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Inspection Documents Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Violation Documents Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Fire Safety Inspection Exterior Question Answer Notes Address visible from street?Yes Hazardous or dead vegetation or combustible material on property Yes Fire lanes painted and maintained Yes OS&Y in good condition and secured unobstructed Na FDC are accessible Yes Audible alarm for sprinkler system in good condition Yes Knoxbox present, keys secured and correct keys Yes Private fire hydrants maintained and tested Yes 3ft Clearence maintained around fire hydrants Yes Interior Question Answer Notes Fire Extinguishers must be maintained, tested and inspected No Exit signs fully illuminated in normal and emergency mode No Exit doors operable from inside without special knowledge or a key Yes Exit isles, hallways and stairs clean of obstructions Yes Circuit breakers properly labeled Yes Electrical outlets and junction boxes properly covered No Extension cords not being used in lieu of permanent wiring. Yes Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 No items stored 24" non- sprinklered or 18" sprinklered ceilings. Yes No visible penetrations in ceiling tile or holes in drywall No Fire Alarm Question Answer Notes Fire alarm system tested and maintained No The fire alarm is in trouble. Fire Sprinkler Question Answer Notes Fire sprinkler system serviced and maintained Yes Commercial Hood Question Answer Notes Kitchen hood extinguishing system serviced within the last 6 months N/A Kitchen hood has been properly cleaned and serviced N/A K class fire extinguisher is present and serviced N/A Hazmat Question Answer Notes Facility has reported into CERs Yes CERs has been updated or certified for current year Yes Carbon monoxide detector present and working N/A Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 HazMat - HMBP Administration/Documentation Question Answer Notes Did the facility adequately establish and implement a business plan when storing/handling a hazardous material at or above reportable quantities in CERS? Yes Did the facility annually review and electronically certify in CERS that the business plan is complete and accurate on or before the required due date? Yes Does the facility have a copy of the business plan readily available with responsibilities for emergency response or training for review? Yes Did the facility update CERS within 30 days of any one or more of the following events: 1) A 100 percent or more increase in the quantity of a previously disclosed material. 2) Any handling of a previously undisclosed hazardous materials at or above reportable quantities. 3) A change of business address, business ownership, or business name. 4) A substantial change in the handler's operations that requires modification to any portion of the business plan. Yes Did the facility inform the property owner in writing that an HMBP is required for the facility? Yes Did the facility provide the property owner a copy of the HMBP upon request?? Yes Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58 Did the facility report complete or accurate information in the Business Activities Page and/or Business Owner Operator Identification Page in CERS? Yes Did the facility report complete and accurate hazardous material inventory information for all hazardous materials on site at or above reportable quantities in CERS? Yes Did the facility adequately establish an emergency response plan in CERS? Yes Did the facility submit a site map with all the required content in CERS? Yes Training Question Answer Notes Did the facility submit an adequate training program with safety procedures in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material in CERS? Yes Did the facility provide initial and refresher training to all employees and maintain records for 3 years? Yes Operations/Maintenance Question Answer Notes Does the facility have adequate signage for hazardous materials storage? Yes Are hazardous materials separated form incompatibles?Yes Release/Leaks/Spills Question Answer Notes Did the facility fail to report a release or threatened release of a hazardous material to the unified program agency and to Cal OES? N/A Occupant:TRUXTUN TOWER ASSOC Inspection Date: 02/04/2025 Current Date:02/04/2025 12:58