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City staff present proposal to adopt 2024 ICC codes and 2023 NEC; council raises supply and enforcement concerns
Summary
City staff and the fire marshal recommended updating Odessa’s building and fire codes to the 2024 International Code Council standards and adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code, citing public‑safety improvements and grant eligibility; council members asked for phased implementation and local outreach.
City staff and the fire marshal presented a proposal to adopt the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) model codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), explaining the proposed change, expected benefits and concerns raised by council members and local industry.
Staff said the ICC codes are updated every three years and that updating the city’s code would improve public safety, increase access to federal and state grants (including FEMA disaster‑mitigation and recovery programs), and yield longer-term cost savings and insurance advantages. Staff advised adopting a regular…
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