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Council moves to adopt 2018 International Code editions across building, fire and energy codes
Summary
The council introduced a package of ordinances (Bills 9–18) adopting the 2018 editions of multiple International Code Council model codes to align local regulations with the Commonwealth; staff said the 2018 edition is the current state-endorsed version.
Lebanon City Council on introduction moved a package of ordinances (Bills 9 through 18) to adopt the 2018 editions of International Code Council model codes — including the Building Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel and Gas, Energy Conservation, Fire Code, and Property Maintenance Code — stating the changes will align local provisions with Commonwealth requirements.
Mayor said the package is intended to bring the city into compliance with the Commonwealth’s uniform construction code and noted the city has worked on the updates for about a year. “This is the latest version that we know for sure that the state has endorsed and it will bring us into compliance with what the Commonwealth is using,” the mayor said, adding that the city would later consider any newer state adoption.
A member of the public asked why the city was adopting the 2018 code when a 2024 update may be forthcoming; the mayor and staff replied that the 2018 edition is the current endorsed version and that plan submissions are already proceeding under the 2018 code locally. Council members said the package contains clarifying local additions and deletions to reflect local requirements.
Citizens in public comment requested that the full text of proposed ordinances be made available online rather than only on display at the city office. Staff said the proposals are on display in the city office and that council would consider posting them online; one media commenter said online posting would facilitate public review and linking. The council moved all bills on introduction by recorded roll calls; several votes were recorded as unanimous on introduction. The mayor said detailed pre-council review was available on the city’s YouTube page for those who wanted more background.
The action is a package of first-reading introductions; specific local amendments and final adoption will follow the city’s ordinance process. Staff directed to consider publishing the full ordinance texts online to improve public access.
