On second reading June 24, the City Council of Olivette voted unanimously to adopt the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) codes, including the International Fire Code, and to update local building-fee schedules and municipal code sections to reflect the new cycle.

Mr. Trejo, the city's presenter on the ordinance, told the council that many neighboring communities have moved to the 2021 codes and that staying within two code cycles is standard practice. "Typically, most communities try to stay within 2 code cycles," Mr. Trejo said during the presentation. He explained the change was intended to keep the city's code administration consistent with the region and to position the building department for an anticipated review by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

The ordinance includes municipality-specific amendments required by the ICC process (for wind and seismic regions) and several local amendments proposed by the building and fire departments. Trejo and accompanying staff said routine remodeling and smaller residential projects are generally reviewed only for the portions changed rather than requiring whole-house retrofits; larger new construction must meet the full 2021 code requirements. "When residents come in for their, kitchen remodels or bathroom type of remodels, we consider how the code impacts just those sections that they're changing," Trejo said.

Staff also proposed an updated fee schedule — unchanged since 2015 — to reflect increased inspection workload; the presenter said the proposed fee changes would recover roughly 75% of staff costs related to permits and inspections. The council asked about training needs; staff said building and fire personnel maintain required certifications and continuing education and that the city budgets for ongoing training.

Councilmember motions approved the ordinance. "The motion is passed. Bill 30 46 becomes ordinance 28 16," the mayor announced after the roll call vote, with all council members voting yes.