Committee B advances edits to Edmonds fire code to standardize fire-lane striping and alarm systems

Aug 19, 2025

Committee B reviewed an ordinance amending ECDC 19.25 to change fire-lane striping from yellow to red, increase stripe width and prohibit stand‑alone "dedicated" alarm panels; staff said existing yellow markings would be grandfathered until replacement.

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The Edmonds City Council Committee B reviewed an ordinance to amend ECDC 19.25 that would standardize fire-lane striping and tighten fire-alarm requirements. Staff said the changes seek clearer, more enforceable markings and safer alarm systems.

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