Barstow, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.110
Re-inspection process to renew a certificate of compliance
Operative Text
The owner shall make available all residential rental units for inspection within ten working days of the building official's request. The building official in his discretion may require inspections by other city departments and/or San Bernardino County enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to, the county health department and Barstow Fire Department. According to the inspection frequency of the property, the building official may, but is not required to, randomly select the following percentage of units for inspection: (a) Two-year inspection frequency--Inspection of ten to 40 percent of the units on the property for the initial inspection. If recurring or major violations are found during the initial inspection, then additional units will be inspected. Any major violations found will result in an inspection of 100 percent of all units. The site may also default back to a one-year inspection schedule at the discretion of the building official. (b) One-year inspection frequency--Inspection of 50 to 60 percent of all units on the property for the initial inspection. If recurring or major violations are found during the initial inspection, then additional units will be inspected. Any major violation found will result in 100 percent inspection of all units.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.110 establishes the re-inspection process that property owners and city officials must follow to renew a certificate of compliance. The building official can request access to all rental units within ten working days and may involve other city departments or San Bernardino County agencies, such as the county health department or Barstow Fire Department, in the inspection. Depending on whether a property is on a one-year or two-year inspection cycle, the building official may inspect a set percentage of units initially, but the discovery of recurring or major violations can trigger a full 100-percent inspection of all units on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.110, compliant property owners ensure that all residential rental units are accessible within ten working days whenever the building official makes an inspection request. Operators on a two-year cycle should be prepared for an initial inspection of 10–40 percent of units, while those on a one-year cycle should expect 50–60 percent, understanding that major or recurring violations can escalate to a full inspection of every unit. Maintaining units in good repair and promptly addressing any cited violations helps avoid the escalation triggers that can also result in the property being moved to a more frequent inspection schedule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.110 gives the city's building official authority to inspect rental units as part of the certificate-of-compliance renewal process, which is a mechanism designed to ensure that rental housing meets applicable standards. Tenants should be aware that if major or recurring violations are found during an initial inspection, the building official can require that every unit on the property be inspected, potentially surfacing conditions that affect habitability. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code or health issues may consider contacting the Barstow building department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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