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Council adopts International Fire Code amendments to clarify enforcement authority
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 25‑012 to amend Chapter 34 of the city code to align with the International Fire Code, clarify which fire officials can enforce the code and to note exemptions for agricultural zoning outside the three‑mile zoning jurisdiction.
The Brookings City Council on May 20 adopted Ordinance 25‑012, amending Article 3 of Chapter 34 of the city code to adopt the International Fire Code by reference and to clarify which officials may exercise fire code authority.
New language and scope: Fire Chief Troy (newly introduced earlier in the meeting) told the council the ordinance cleans up code language, links the fire code adoption to Chapter 22 (the building code) so the city does not need to update this chapter repeatedly, clarifies that a "fire code official" (not only the fire chief) may apply the code and spells out that properties in the three‑mile zoning jurisdiction that are agriculturally zoned are exempt from certain provisions.
Why it matters: The change lets the city's fire marshal, deputy chief or other designated fire code officials carry the same enforcement authorities as the fire chief when appropriate, improving administrative flexibility during inspections and enforcement.
Council action: After a public hearing with no public comment, the council approved the ordinance on a roll call vote. The ordinance was presented as a second reading and final action on May 20.
