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Clarksville council adopts updated fire‑prevention code to align with state/national standards
Summary
Council approved a new fire prevention code and related changes to the building commission’s duties to serve as hearing officer for fire-ordinance actions, with staff and the fire chief saying the update will improve safety for residents and firefighters.
Staff told the council the current local fire code dated from 1989 and that changes in state and national codes prompted a full update. The proposed ordinance adopts a new fire‑prevention code, revises the Building Commission’s duties to include hearing fire-code appeals and enforcement actions, and advances the change through the required second reading.
"It will undoubtedly have a massive impact on safety for both the community and the firefighters responding to these locations," the Fire Chief said after the vote, thanking council for the many hours of research and teamwork that produced the updated code. Council moved and approved the ordinance and the related changes to the building commission’s responsibilities; staff said some items require a second council vote per procedure.
