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Council adopts 2021 codes, keeps local aircraft-hangar exception after debate over sprinkler thresholds
Summary
Council adopted the 2021 fire and building codes and related I-codes with a local amendment for Group 3 aircraft hangars at Midway Airport; the package passed with a 3-2 vote after extended discussion about sprinkler thresholds and impacts on small businesses and hangars.
After extended discussion about sprinkler thresholds, grandfathering and impacts on small businesses and hangar owners, the Midlothian City Council adopted the 2021 fire code and a set of 2021 International Codes with North Central Texas COG amendments and local modifications.
Councilman Weaver proposed a local amendment to the fire code's sprinkler section to address Group 3 aircraft hangars at Midway Airport. His motion noted an exception "that group 3 aircraft hangars located within the Midway Airport, not to include any hangar used for hazardous operations, shall conform to the minimum building area…
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