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Council approves first reading to update plumbing code to 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code
Summary
Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 750 to adopt the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code with local amendments, removing a local Board of Plumbing Appeals and aligning with regional practice to ease contractor compliance.
The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 750, which adopts the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code with a set of local amendments intended to align Brandon with regional practice.
Staff said the city historically adopted the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code in 2019 and typically follows the regional city (referred to in the transcript as Sou Falls) for amendments so contractors learn a consistent set of rules across nearby municipalities. The presented amendments remove a local Board of Plumbing Appeals — meaning disputes would be resolved in court — and omit cross‑connection control manual references that Brandon does not use. Staff noted the change is intended to keep contractor requirements consistent across the region.
A council member asked whether the update was controversial; staff said it largely mirrors what neighboring municipalities have adopted and that the plumbing inspector supported bringing the code up to date. Council approved the first reading by voice vote.
The ordinance will return for second reading before final adoption.
