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Larkspur adopts 2025 state fire-code updates, council hears public concerns over strict enforcement
Summary
The council unanimously adopted two ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and the new Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code with local amendments; a public commenter warned that some WUI provisions could be unreasonable in Larkspur and urged flexible enforcement.
The Larkspur City Council voted Nov. 5 to adopt two ordinances updating the city—ire code to align with the 2025 California Fire Code and the new Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code. Fire Chief Reuben Martin recommended adoption of ordinance 10-92 (adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local findings) and ordinance 10-93 (adopt the 2025 WUI code with a map that designates where defensible-space standards apply). Both ordinances were moved, seconded and adopted with no recorded opposition.
Chief Reuben Martin explained the update replaces earlier master fire regulations and moves…
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