Fire representatives back bringing selected 2027 IFC battery-storage language into CR103
Fire-service representatives urged the council to adopt select 2027 IFC changes addressing battery and energy-storage hazards; the council agreed to move a package of IFC edits (including editorial and 2027-aligned language) into the CR103 draft for further review.
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Council members and fire-service representatives discussed proposed IFC updates addressing battery and energy-storage safety. Ken, representing the Seattle Fire Department, said the public comment package was prepared to bring approved 2027 IFC language into the state's 2024 code, reflecting work the tag anticipated. Dan and other council members supported advancing the package to keep Washington aligned with emerging battery-safety provisions.
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