Castle Rock Fire reports 278 open fire-code violations at 113 properties

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue reported 278 open fire-code violations at 113 properties in September, along with 161 annual inspections more than 90 days overdue and 260 outstanding permit inspections, in its September report.

Of the open violations, 129 had been open for 30 days or less and 149 for more than 30 days. The report lists electrical clearance, key access, gas-cylinder security, exit access and extinguisher maintenance among recurring violation types, but does not rank cases by severity.

The 260 outstanding permit inspections include active permits, inspections that had never been performed and older permits that had been approved. The department described its response focus as continuing education, enforcement and timely reinspection.