Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Cosumnes Fire Department: “Second Chance to Make It Right” - School Inspections
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
CFD has an ongoing lack of focus, priority and accountability in regard to inspections.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Amend the job description for the Fire Marshal to include responsibility and accountability for California Fire Code required inspections. It is recommended that CFD implement scheduled rotation of all inspectors through all inspectable job classifications.
F2
There is a lack of documentation of inspections and re-inspections.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Establish and develop a training program for all applicable personnel and a staff of fully trained professionals to ensure continuity in the processing of the documents.
F3
Previously purchased Image Trend software has not been fully implemented.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Fully implement Image Trend software to improve documentation of inspections and re-inspections. The data system should include the ability to capture and identify violations, especially repetitive violations. Work with vendor on technical support.
F4
Review of data received on high school re-inspections indicates 70% non-compliance.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
School administration needs to be actively involved in the remediation of noted violations.
F5
There is no incentive for schools to resolve listed violations due to lack of CFD enforcement. Not correcting these violations increases the risk to children in Elk Grove and Galt school districts. 33
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
CFD should process unresolved violations after re-inspections by issuance of citations.
Agency Responses 1
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Cosumnes Community Services District
Special District
Elk Grove Unified School District
School District