Council adopts updates allowing citations for repeat fire‑code violations
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
An ordinance clarifying enforcement of Chapter 13 passed unanimously. Fire Chief Davis Farquhar said the department completed 427 life‑safety inspections in the past year and will use an escalating reinspection/fee/citation model to improve compliance.
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The council voted unanimously to amend Chapter 13 of the city code to clarify fire‑prevention enforcement and to authorize the fire marshal to issue citations for repeat violations.
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