On the heels of Gov. Jay Inslee’s approval for Clark County to apply for Phase 2 of reopening, Clark County Fire District 3 has announced its plan to waive fire inspection fees assessed to local businesses in the city of Battle Ground.
According to the fire district, fire and life safety inspections of businesses are a cornerstone of the fire prevention program to identify and mitigate fire hazards before they become a risk. An effective inspection program improves a community’s insurance rating, which lowers insurance premiums for businesses and homeowners, the district said in a press release.
In order to fund an effective inspection program, a fee is charged to each business inspected. The fees offset costs but do not fully fund the program. The minimum fee is $150, which increases incrementally based on the size and type of business.