County fire marshal outlines draft International Fire Code 2024 for Johnson County, flags lithium‑battery rules
Marshall Moore presented a near-complete draft Johnson County fire code based on the 2024 International Fire Code, focusing on commercial, public and multifamily buildings, operational permits (including energy storage systems), sprinkler thresholds, hydrant spacing and proposed appeal processes. He emphasized strong testing and permitting requirements for energy storage systems and said the draft will go to the county attorney before public review.
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Marshall Moore, who led the county's code drafting effort, told commissioners he has prepared a draft Johnson County fire code grounded in the 2024 International Fire Code and tailored to local conditions. The draft focuses on three primary groups — commercial establishments, public buildings and multifamily dwellings of four or more units — and will be circulated to the county attorney before the court sees the text.
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