The Commercial Plan Examiner receives inquiries by phone or at the counter 509 576-6647. Fire Code Inspectors Inspect new or existing buildings for compliance with the Uniform Fire Code and Life Safety Codes. Mixing or dispensing flammable or combustible liquid. Code Compliance Officers Enforce the provisions of the Yakima Municipal Code as it relates to code violations on private property. Complaints are forwarded to the Code Compliance Officers for a site inspection of the violation.
Valid complaints result in written notification to the property owner.
Typically compliance is achieved in 30-60 days. Property owners who do not comply are referred to the Community Review Board for abatement fee assessments.