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Gaithersburg public hearing on fire-code update: staff clarifies language, record open until Jan. 15
Gaithersburg City Mayor and Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary
Fire Marshal Michael Semelsberger presented a proposed repeal and replacement of the city fire code to align with the 2024 NFPA edition; staff added a phrasing change and recommended leaving the public record open through Jan. 15 with anticipated adoption Feb. 2.
Michael Semelsberger, Gaithersburg's fire marshal, led a joint public hearing on a proposed repeal and replacement of the city's fire code to adopt the 2024 National Fire Protection Association standards and align local code with recent state…
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