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Gaithersburg council unanimously adopts updated Fire Safety code (Chapter 11)

Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council voted 5‑0 Feb. 2 to repeal and reenact Chapter 11 of the Gaithersburg City Code (Fire Safety) following a December introduction and a public‑hearing period with no objections. Fire Marshal Michael Semelsberger indicated the record was held open for 10 days.

The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on Feb. 2 to repeal and reenact Chapter 11 of the Gaithersburg City Code, updating the city's Fire Safety provisions.

Fire Marshal Michael Semelsberger told the council the ordinance was introduced in December, a public hearing was held last month…

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