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Southaven adopts 2024 building and fire codes; city says changes phased in before enforcement

5919909 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Aldermen voted to adopt the 2024 building code and 2024 fire code after consultations with builders and neighboring jurisdictions; officials said the codes will not take effect immediately and will preserve the city's existing sprinkler ordinance.

The Southaven Board of Aldermen adopted resolutions to bring the city into alignment with the 2024 building code and the 2024 fire code, actions the board approved unanimously on Sept. 30.

City staff told the board the draft codes were reviewed with the mayor's office and the building department and that builders…

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