CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. – The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has fined the owner of the former Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino for fire code violations.

After undergoing a foreclosure in July and switching hands to Lake Tahoe Partners LLC, the property lender now has a $3,150 bill for multiple violations. Lake Tahoe Partners LLC did not respond to the Tribune’s request for comment.

The enforcement action and resulting fines were triggered when the property’s demolition permits expired, creating uncertainty regarding whether, and when, work on the property would be completed, NLTFPD said.

According to Washoe County online permit records, a permit for the demolition of multiple buildings expired in June and a utility demolition permit for the removal/abandonment of an existing on-site water, sewer and storm drain expired in December.

Conditions inciting the violations include an accumulation of combustible materials, unsecured vacant structures, obstructed exits, and electrical hazards, among others.

“While some progress has been observed including improvements in housekeeping of combustible materials, enhanced security, and steps taken to limit unauthorized access,” the fire district told the Tribune, “the violations identified in the report have not yet been fully corrected or abated to meet fire code requirements.”

These conditions present increased risks to life safety, fire spread, particularly given the property’s location within a designated High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, according to NLTFPD.

The fire district will continue follow-up inspections on a monthly basis or more frequently if conditions warrant.