Tenants who fail to notify you are guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Existing licenses All existing rental property, including rental property being sold with the intent to continue renting the property, is inspected by the Fire Department. These inspections are scheduled through the Rental Inspection Office at the Law Enforcement Center Administrative Offices. You will be notified by mail approximately two weeks in advance when an inspection is scheduled for your property. If the date and time you are assigned does not fit your schedule, you will need to call the Rental Inspection Office at 387-8617 and the staff assistant will work with you to set up a more convenient inspection time.
Many landlords are surprised to see the fire engine arrive at their property for the inspection.
If you arrive for your inspection and the firefighters fail to meet you, it is most likely because they were paged to an emergency call. If this happens, the rental office will set up a new appointment. Rental inspections usually take approximately an hour for a large house or duplex, two hours for a four-plex, and so on. It is your responsibility to notify your tenants in advance of the inspection date and time. It is appreciated if your tenants have all pets leashed or caged during the inspection.