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Newton adopts updated International Building Codes after staff review
Summary
The Newton City Commission approved a package of updates adopting the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code and a reorganization of the International Residential Code, following prior work sessions and state fire marshal review.
The Newton City Commission approved ordinances updating the city's building and related codes to the most recent model codes published by the International Code Council.
City staff summarized prior work sessions and edits, noting the International Fire Code had been adopted and amended earlier in the year and that the…
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