TEMPLE, TX (May 22, 2026) – The City of Temple has issued a 30-day compliance notice to the property owner of Temple Mall following continued fire and life safety deficiencies identified through inspections conducted by the Temple Fire Marshal’s Office. As a courtesy, a copy of the notice was also provided to tenants to keep them informed.
The notice requires the property owner to fully correct all identified deficiencies by June 22, 2026. Deficiencies documented during inspections include an inoperable fire pump, multiple impaired or inoperable sprinkler systems, impaired or inoperable fire alarm panels, impaired or inoperable exit and egress components, electrical hazards, and additional fire code violations.
During the 30-day compliance period, the property owner is required to fully abate all identified deficiencies and maintain an approved fire watch while corrective actions are underway. The City of Temple will continue conducting inspections and monitoring life safety systems throughout the process.
At this time, the mall is permitted to remain open while temporary mitigation measures remain in place and repairs are being completed. However, the Fire Marshal retains the authority to immediately evacuate the premises at any time should conditions present an imminent threat to public health or safety.
The notice currently applies to all occupancies within the mall except Dillard’s, which maintains a fire-rated separation wall and independent fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
Additional enforcement actions following the June 22 deadline will depend on inspection results, repair status, and overall life safety conditions at the property.