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Council adopts 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments; adds school door labeling and revised appeals process
Summary
On first reading the council repealed the 2021 International Fire Code and adopted the 2024 edition with local amendments addressing appeals, school door labeling, lithium‑ion battery guidance and nuisance alarm enforcement. The votes were unanimous, 6–0 (1 absent).
The Fort Collins City Council voted 6–0 (1 absent) on first reading to repeal the 2021 International Fire Code and adopt the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments.
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) representatives explained the edits at council and said most changes remove previously adopted local amendments because the 2024 code now covers many topics. "We don't no longer need to have that amendment from 2021 because now the 2024 IFC now addresses what the storage of lithium ion batteries should look like inside commercial buildings," Fire Marshal Sean McGaffin said.
Key changes explained to council: - Appeals (Appendix A): Larimer County declined to continue hearing…
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