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Council adopts updated building and electrical codes; staff flags permit timing questions
Summary
Grand Saline adopted Ordinance 2026-02 to replace the local code with the 2024 International Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code; staff noted that pending permits (including a McDonald’s plan) may need review for code applicability.
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-02, updating the city’s building code to the 2024 International Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Councilmember Scott Gordon moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-02; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Staff and the building inspector discussed potential impacts on pending permit applications. A staff member noted McDonald’s has submitted plans that may be reviewed under the previous code depending on permit timing and whether the permit application was complete before code adoption.
Council and staff concluded that most typical commercial elements would not be affected by the change but asked staff to check permit submission dates and ensure any permit applicants are treated consistently with the adopted code and state or federal mandates.
The ordinance replaces prior local code language with up-to-date editions of the national model building and electrical standards and is expected to be reflected in future permit reviews and inspections.
