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Council hears first reading to require electronic reporting for fire protection systems
Summary
On first reading the council reviewed Ordinance 22-2026, which would require contractors to submit fire-protection inspection, testing and maintenance paperwork electronically; the fire chief said the current paper process delays inspections and review.
Council held a first reading of Ordinance 22-2026 on May 11 to amend the fire prevention code to require electronic reporting of inspection, testing and maintenance paperwork from contractors who service fire-protection systems.
The fire chief (staff presenter) told council that current submission is paper-based and time-consuming for inspectors who must reconcile contractors’ paperwork with prior inspection findings. Electronic submission, staff said, would speed review and clarify outstanding deficiencies.
Council asked about barriers for contractors; the fire chief replied the shift to electronic filing should not create barriers and would streamline city review. The item was set for second reading and council action on June 1.
Why it matters: the change aims to modernize code compliance procedures, reduce administrative delays and make deficiency tracking more efficient for both contractors and city inspectors.
What’s next: staff will return with the ordinance for second reading and potential council action on June 1.
