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Boca Raton adopts updated fire‑prevention code, adds online reporting and new detection requirements
Summary
Council adopted ordinance 57‑26 to repeal and replace Chapter 7 with a reorganized Fire Prevention and Protection code, adopt the Florida Fire Prevention Code updates, require online submission of fire‑system reports and add carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide detection subsections; the vote was 5–0.
The City Council voted 5–0 Feb. 25 to adopt an updated fire prevention and protection ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 7 of the city code and adopts the latest Florida Fire Prevention Code with local amendments.
Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Jay Sumner summarized the changes: reorganization for clarity and usability, new…
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