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Council adopts building- and fire-code updates; fire-code substitute grandfathering existing solar systems approved
Summary
Cheyenne council approved ordinances updating building and fire codes and clarifying above-ground tank rules; council adopted a substitute amendment to the fire-code ordinance that grandfathered existing rooftop solar systems to avoid retroactive hardship while keeping firefighter access requirements.
The Cheyenne City Council approved three ordinances on third reading that update building and construction code requirements, adopt the latest international fire code with local amendments and clarify rules for above-ground tanks and containers.
Why it matters: The ordinances bring municipal code into alignment with state-mandated updates to international building and fire codes and clarify safety and technical standards affecting construction, rooftop solar systems and above-ground tanks in the city.
Fire-code substitute and solar systems: The Public…
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