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Demorest holds first reading of fire‑inspection ordinance aiming to speed business compliance
Summary
At its March 4 work session, Demorest’s fire chief presented a first reading of an ordinance amendment designed to help the fire department get businesses into compliance more quickly; council deferred formal action.
Chief Scheurer presented an ordinance amendment at the March 4 work session intended to allow the Demorest Fire Department to bring businesses into compliance more quickly.
The change was presented as a first reading; Chief Scheurer explained the amendment’s purpose was to streamline inspection and compliance procedures for businesses. The work session minutes record the presentation but show no formal vote or adoption—the item remains at first reading and will return for additional consideration in a future meeting.
Council did not take final action during the work session; staff will return with ordinance language and any recommended implementation steps for subsequent readings and formal adoption if the council so chooses.
