Sand Springs Explosion Brings Inspection Quality Into Question
Following an explosion in Sand Springs, concerns have been raised regarding the inspection quality of marijuana processing facilities. Reports indicate that state fire marshals are understaffed and that communication between state and municipal agencies regarding building compliance is inconsistent.
State fire marshals, low on staff, spread thin and juggling compliance in every industry, aren’t required to return to marijuana processing facilities after they issue a certificate of occupancy. In small towns, a certified inspector isn’t required to sign off on a building before it becomes a processing facility. Despite the licensing moratorium, uncertified inspectors are still an issue, and communication between state and municipal agencies is shaky.
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