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Mesa staff propose moving to 2024 building and fire codes with local amendments; new rules address battery energy storage systems
Summary
City building and fire officials proposed adopting the 2024 International Building and Fire Codes with local amendments intended to assist small businesses, improve water efficiency and address safety for battery energy storage systems.
City building and fire officials presented a proposed update from the 2018 to the 2024 editions of the International Building and Fire Codes, and described local amendments meant to reflect Valley practices, conserve water and strengthen public-safety responses to emerging technologies such as battery energy storage systems (BESS).
John Sheffer, deputy director and building official, told the council the 2024 codes "address new technologies," including safety guidance for battery systems, and would keep Mesa consistent with most other Valley cities that have moved to the newer code cycle. He said the change would not create new permit types or fees…
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