Inspection Program

One of the goals of the Rio Vista Fire Department’s Fire & Life Safety Inspection Program is to annually inspect all businesses, apartment buildings and other occupancies within the City of Rio Vista.  Given that there are over 350 such occupancies to inspect every year. 

Once each year, all commercial and business occupancies in the City should be contacted by either the Fire Marshal or one of the engine companies to schedule a fire & life safety inspection.  During an inspection, trained personnel assist business owners and managers in identifying conditions that may be hazardous to life and/or property.  The city fee schedule does include a fire inspection fee.  The fee amount is based on the size of the occupancy being inspected.  If a particular occupancy engages in an activity requiring a special fire code permit (for example, welding or storing hazardous materials), an additional permit fee will apply.