CA SB1415

Requires entities responsible for fire safety enforcement to inspect all privately owned Storage Group S occupancy structures every 5 years for compliance with fire and building standards, with exemptions for structures with occupancy under 50, those subject to regular state inspections, those with valid business licenses, and non-fully enclosed structures; provision expires January 1, 2029.

Authorizes inspection entities to charge and collect fees from building owners to recover costs of inspections and related fire and life safety activities, including State Fire Marshal reporting.

Requires local agencies to submit annual reports to the State Fire Marshal detailing the total number of structures under their responsibility by occupancy classification and the number overdue for inspection.

Expands the definition of "substandard building" under the State Housing Law to include endangerment to nearby residents and the public, and clarifies that residential rental units in substandard buildings are eligible for tenant relocation assistance regardless of zoning or approved building use.

Strengthens enforcement agency powers by requiring receivers be appointed for substandard buildings unless clear and convincing evidence shows otherwise, and authorizes agencies to charge owners for staff time in addition to postage and mileage costs for issuing violation notices.