Board considers adding clearer fire-code references to site-plan rules

Sep 18, 2026

Board member Glenn urged the planning board to reference existing state fire codes rather than reproducing lengthy fire-code text in site-plan regulations and proposed adding a short note that use determines fire-related requirements and providing applicants a fire-inspector guide at application intake.

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The board debated how best to reflect fire-inspector recommendations in Brentwood's site-plan review rules. Glenn said the town should cite the applicable building and fire codes rather than embedding multiple pages of fire-code text in site-plan regulations, which could quickly become outdated.

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