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Council adopts 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments; change to "no corner touching" amendment fails

5357995 · July 2, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted the 2024 International Fire Code, including local amendments intended to improve firefighter access and reduce ignition risk.

Sterling Heights councilors voted to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments after a discussion about technical changes that affect building configuration and firefighter access.

Fire department leadership told council the 2015 version was in place and the new code reflects technology and building-practice changes.…

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