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Council hears staff briefing on adopting 2024 international model codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code
Summary
Staff recommended updating Farmers Branch building codes to the 2024 International Codes with local amendments and adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code; council members questioned implementation timing, penalties for work without permits, and technical changes affecting builders and residents.
City staff told the City Council at the Aug. 19 study session they intend to update Farmers Branch’s adoption of model building codes to the 2024 International Codes and to the 2023 National Electrical Code, with local amendments and a proposed effective date of Oct. 1. Interim Community Services Director Sam Chavez said the city currently enforces the 2018 International Codes with 2020 NEC local amendments and that the update would align the city with the newer model codes and regional amendments.
Chavez described an implementation plan that would include a comprehensive outreach effort to developers and residents and…
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