AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Fire Marshal
SERIES: 81704
TITLE: Local fire code inspection assistance visit files
DATES: 1964-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by building type
DESCRIPTION: This is a record of building inspections completed outside the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal's office. Inspections are requested by a local government entity. If a building has been approved but does not comply with the fire safety codes, the Fire Marshal's office is liable for all damages due to negligence. These records include correspondence, copies of inspection letters, addenda to plans, and plan reviews.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s) after end of project or program
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1993
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years after completion of construction and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on UCA 78-12-25.5 (1990), which states that any action to recover damages or any action for damages can not be brought against anyone after seven years beyond the completion of construction. A previous decision, RDR 79-62, stated that the records should be permanent, but this is no longer the case.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public