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Adopt 2018 International Fire Code for Richardson

Final Ordinance Ordinance No. 4374

What this is

Ordinance No. 4374 would update Richardson's fire code by adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.

Why it matters

The fire code governs fire prevention and safety requirements for buildings and businesses throughout Richardson.

Council action

Approved Via consent agenda

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted

Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.

7 yes · 0 no

The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.

Timeline

Appearances on agendas

  • Item 10A3 Approved

    City Council — March 29, 2021

    Adopt Ordinance No. 4374

    Official agenda language

    ORDINANCE NO. 4374, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II, SECTION 8-27 AND SECTION 8-26 ADOPTING THE 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES B, D, H, I, AND N, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.

Documents

Packet — March 29, 2021Presentations — March 29, 2021Minutes — March 29, 2021

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