Kennebunk climate panel says fire code needs rewriting; EV ordinance work underway

Mar 16, 2026

The Kennebunk Climate Action Committee agreed on March 16 that the town's fire ordinance is out of date and likely requires a new draft after feedback from Chief Cooper; members also reported progress on a separate electric-vehicle ordinance and discussed technical compliance issues.

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The Kennebunk Climate Action Committee met on March 16 and concluded the town's fire ordinance needs substantial revision, with members saying Chief Cooper's feedback shows the existing code lacks specific provisions now expected by the fire department.

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