Building Code Ordinance

At a glance

The Council approved changes to the Building Code Ordinance incorporating state requirements for fire departments, Knox box installation, and elevator sizing for EMS stretchers.

Details

• September 9 (item 2026-347): Fire Chief Derek Libby and Planning Director Mike Miller presented and answered questions. Hearing opened and closed at 6:57 PM with no public comment. Councilor Jim Sheridan moved the first hearing and set the second for September 23; Councilor Pelin Kohn seconded; carried 5-0.
• September 23: Second reading/public hearing held; Derek Libby and Mike Miller answered questions. Council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance.
• Minutes (2026-09-23, item 2026-369): hearing opened and closed at 6:42 PM with no public comment; Councilor Jim Sheridan moved to pass the second hearing and approve the ordinance, Councilor Cary Brown seconded, carried unanimously.
• Changes incorporate state rules regarding fire departments.
• Requires Knox box installation for buildings with monitored alarms or sprinkler systems.
• Requires elevator sizing accommodation for EMS stretchers.

Sources

• 2026-09-09 - City Council
• 2026-09-23 - City Council

Log

• 2026-09-23 - City Council — Second reading approved unanimously.
• 2026-09-09 - City Council — First reading approved; second hearing scheduled.