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Council adopts 8th-edition Florida Fire Prevention Code with local amendments
Summary
The council voted to adopt the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code (NFPA 1 and NFPA 101) with local amendments; no public opposition was raised during the meeting.
Clerk (speaker 6) introduced an ordinance to adopt the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, referencing NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 and local amendments. The ordinance provided for severability and an effective date; the council asked for public comment and none came forward before the motion and second. The council voted in favor of adopting the ordinance on second reading.
The ordinance aligns the city's fire code with the latest state-recognized standards and establishes local amendments for enforcement. Council members advised staff to publish the updated code and notify affected departments and contractors.
