AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Fire Marshal

SERIES: 81702
TITLE: Building inspection files
DATES: 1964-1997.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by building type

DESCRIPTION: These are files used in the review and documentation of inspections conducted of public buildings for the adherence to fire safety codes. These files document that the State Fire Marshal met his statutory obligation by ensuring that the building has met the state fire codes. These files include the plan review letter, correspondence, copies of inspection letters, and documentation of justification of alternative materials or methods.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 12/1990

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after file is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 6 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This retention is based in part on UCA 78-12-25.5 (1990), which states that damages due to injury in a defective or unsafe building may not be brought after seven years. Previous decision: RDR 79-62: permanent/public. The change in destruction is based on the State code and at the agency request.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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