Board approves ordinance creating Fire Code Technical Advisory Council 8–1; Walton votes no

Apr 21, 2026

The Board adopted an ordinance establishing a Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to advise on waivers or modifications for compliance under the fire code for certain high-rise residential buildings; the final vote was 8–1 with Supervisor Walton opposed.

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The Board adopted an ordinance amending the administrative code to establish a Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to evaluate criteria and evidence a fire marshal should consider when waiving, modifying, or delaying compliance requirements for certain existing high-rise residential buildings.

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