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Orange council unanimously adopts 2021 International Fire Code
Summary
Council approved an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and amending the city’s fire-prevention code; staff said the update supports the city’s ISO rating review and helps maintain favorable insurance classifications.
Orange — The City Council voted unanimously at a February 2025 meeting to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code and amend Article 5.1 (Fire Prevention Code) of the City of Orange Code of Ordinances.
Why it matters: City staff said updating to the 2021 code is tied to an upcoming ISO review that can affect homeowners’ and businesses’ insurance rates. Updating the municipal fire code keeps local regulations consistent with the model standard used by many jurisdictions.
What the council did The council considered an ordinance titled “An ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and amending Article 5.1 (Fire Prevention Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Orange.” After a brief presentation, the council voted in the affirmative on a motion to adopt the ordinance. The roll-call recorded six “aye” votes and no “no” votes.
Staff comments Chief Bilbo, who presented the item, said the ordinance is intended to bring local rules up to the newer model code: “...we need to bump up to 21,” he said, explaining the update from the earlier model code and noting the ISO review scheduled in April.
The council did not amend the ordinance during the meeting. No additional legal references or ordinance numbers were provided on the agenda text presented at the meeting; staff said the change amends Article 5.1 of the city code.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code: Passed, unanimous (6–0).
Ending Council thanked the presenter and moved on to the budget workshop; no further action on the fire-code ordinance was scheduled at that meeting.
