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Council holds first readings to update building and fire codes to 2024 International standards
Summary
The council held first readings of ordinances to adopt applicable portions of the 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Fire Code and to adopt a high-wind residential standard; each measure was moved and seconded and recorded as a first reading.
The Biloxi City Council on May 27 moved three ordinances for first reading to update local construction and fire prevention codes to the 2024 International Code Council standards.
Ordinance A proposes amending Chapter 5 (Buildings) to adopt applicable portions of the 2024 International Building Code. Councilman Guynes moved the ordinance and Councilman Tisdale seconded; the measure was recorded as a first reading.
Ordinance B proposes amending Chapter 5, section 5‑14‑1 (designation of enforcement officer) to adopt the ICC 620‑20 standard (noted in the meeting as the high‑wind residential standard) for residential construction in high‑wind regions. That motion was moved by Councilman Garnes and seconded by Councilman Tisdale; the item was recorded as a first reading.
Ordinance C proposes amending Chapter 7 (Fire Prevention) to adopt applicable portions of the 2024 International Fire Code. Councilman Darnes moved and Councilman Tisdale seconded; the item was recorded as a first reading.
Why it matters: Updating to current International Code Council (ICC) standards affects permit requirements, inspection criteria and enforcement for building and fire safety across the city. The measures were presented as first readings; adoption would require subsequent readings and any required public-notice or ordinance-adoption steps.
Next steps: Each ordinance will return for the council’s further consideration in subsequent meetings per the city’s ordinance-adoption process.
