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Council adopts updated fire code to align with regional standards
Summary
Copper Canyon adopted ordinance 26-004 on March 9, 2026, updating Chapter 5 (fire prevention and protection) to the newer code cycle. Council said the change improves interoperability with neighboring departments and supports safety for new construction.
The Town Council unanimously adopted ordinance 26-004 to amend Chapter 5 of the town code and adopt an updated fire code consistent with the metroplex's standards. Councilmember Dahl moved the ordinance; Councilmember Castillo seconded and the vote was recorded as unanimous 3-0.
A fire-division speaker told council the change "puts you up to speed with all of your neighboring towns, so you're in a good place." Presenters and councilmembers said the update gives the town a defensible, modern standard for fire prevention in new construction and supports the fire district's operational needs. The town noted the updated standard will be enforced going forward and does not retroactively change requirements for existing dwellings.
Councilmembers thanked staff and the fire chief for coordinating the review and bringing the item to the table; they noted previous delays and said the code update resolves a long-standing local gap with neighboring jurisdictions.
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