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Council moves to adopt 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments addressing EV charging, batteries and senior-community plans
Summary
Fire staff presented the 2024 International Fire Code and recommended local amendments covering battery storage, EV charging rules, micro-mobility device restrictions, fire-lane continuity and new expectations for senior retirement communities; council moved to adopt the ordinance H1.
City fire staff presented proposed adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and a set of local amendments aimed at improving life-safety and consistency with regional partners.
Staff summarized key changes in the 2024 edition and the recommended local amendments: expanded requirements for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems; broader sprinkler and detection requirements tied to modern hazards; new sections addressing battery storage, micro-mobility device storage/charging and emergency disconnects for EV chargers…
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