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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 <br />The Building Official reported that he wrote up three <br />different inspection programs - one for existing <br />apartment complexes and condominiums, one for <br />commercial and industrial businesses, and the other for <br />businesses involved in the application of flammable <br />materials. The Building Official estimated that the <br />inspection program would be underway by the end of the <br />month. <br />The Fire Chief noted that as long as the inspector is <br />qualified, it does not matter if the inspector is a <br />member of the Little Canada Fire Department or not. <br />The Chief was only concerned that once the inspections <br />are completed, the inspection information is relayed to <br />the Fire Department. <br />Pedersen asked how many locations there were to <br />inspect. <br />The Building Official estimated 160 locations. The <br />Building Official reported that all the apartments and <br />condos have been inspected, and there are on-going <br />inspections conducted of these multiple-family units <br />due to the increased life-safety risks. <br />The Administrator reported that there has been <br />discussion about setting up fire inspections of <br />businesses on a rotating schedule, but there is not <br />enough experience yet to estimate the time involved in <br />doing these inspections. <br />Fahey suggested that an annual inspection of <br />multiple-family housing and inspection of businesses on <br />a three-year rotation would be better than what is <br />being done today. <br />Steve Morelan felt that the potentially dangerous <br />situations needed to be inspected right away. Morelan <br />suggested that the Building Official work with Dave <br />Frison to get these inspections underway, and if it is <br />determined that another inspector is necessary, the <br />City can advertise and try to hire another one. <br />The City Administrator also pointed out the community <br />relations aspect of fire inspecting, and suggested that <br />the Building Official and Frison work together on their <br />program before bringing in another inspector. <br />There was discussion of the time involved for a fire <br />inspection, with an estimate of 3 hours given to <br />conduct the actual inspection, drafting of the <br />inspection report, and follow-up. <br />Page 4 <br />