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The Santa Monica City Attorneys Office said it had successfully concluded the criminal prosecution of the owner of a commercial office building, located at 2105 Colorado Boulevard, for Fire and Building Code violations.

The City Attorney's Office said the owner was charged with rendering fire protection equipment inoperable (such as fire sprinklers and fire alarms) and engaging in significant construction work without permit.

The City of Santa Monicas Building Official, Ron Takiguchi and Fire Marshal, Eric Binder, jointly referred the case to the City Attorneys Office, after a routine fire inspection revealed that the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems had been compromised or disabled throughout the building and substantial construction had occurred without any permits.

The Fire Marshal and Building Official concluded that these conditions seriously jeopardized the life and safety of the buildings many occupants and the Citys Fire Fighters.

On March 9, 2015, the owner pled no contest in the criminal case, according to the City Attorney's office. The City Attorney's office added the owner was placed on 12 months of probation and ordered to:

-- Perform 30 days of court approved community service.

-- Pay $10,000 in restitution to the City to cover City investigative costs.

-- Pay an additional $10,000 to the Building and Safety and Fire Prevention Training Fund to train and educate California Fire and Building & Safety personnel.

-- Pay hundreds more in mandatory court fines, costs and fees.

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2105 Colorado Blvd. Office Owner Prosecuted For Fire, Building Code Violations

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