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Friendswood approves first reading of 2024 building and fire codes after narrow vote
Summary
After a public hearing and wide-ranging debate, the Friendswood City Council voted 4-3 to approve on first reading an ordinance adopting the 2024 International Building and Fire Codes and related local amendments; staff will provide a changes-marked draft before the second reading.
After a public hearing and extended debate, the Friendswood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to adopt the 2024 International Building Code, the 2024 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings, the 2023 National Electrical Code and local amendments. The motion passed on a 4-3 vote.
City staff opened the hearing by describing the need to remain within two code cycles to preserve favorable insurance rating considerations and to update administrative and life-safety provisions. Aubrey, the city's building official, told the council the updates will modernize energy, electrical, plumbing and fire-safety provisions and make the city's…
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