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Glendale adopts updated building and fire codes; council narrows some amendments
Summary
Council ratified updated building (O25-51) and fire (O25-52) code cycles on Dec. 9, 2025, adopting changes that include relaxed kitchen-island outlet language, EV-capable requirements for new garages, and a five-foot sidewalk rule for new development (excluding existing sites).
Glendale — The City Council on Dec. 9 adopted two related ordinances updating technical building and fire codes.
Randy Huggins, director of development services, presented the code updates, noting Glendale generally adopts codes on a six‑year cycle and last updated in 2019. Huggins said the staff and stakeholder outreach process included builders,…
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