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Pender County adopts updated Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, including 2018 State Fire Code appendices

Pender County Board of County Commissioners · December 2, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted to adopt an updated county fire prevention ordinance incorporating the 2018 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and appendices that set inspection frequencies, private hydrant standards, false‑alarm penalties and secondary access requirements for large subdivisions.

The Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt an updated Pender County Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance that formally adopts the 2018 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and its appendices.

Fire Marshal Amy Burton told the board the existing county ordinance is outdated for the county's current development pace and that adopting the appendices…

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