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Sparks City Council Meeting 9/9/2013 2:00:00 PM
Monday, September 9, 2013 2:00 PMCity Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 745 Fourth St, Sparks, NV
Public Hearing and Action Items Unrelated to Planning and Zoning: 7.2
Title: SECOND READING and possible approval of Bill No.2660, an Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Sparks Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code; and providing other matters properly related thereto effective September 10, 2013.
Petitioner/Presenter: Robert King, Fire Marshal/Robert King, Fire Marshal
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Bill No. 2660.
Financial Impact: None
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: First reading of the ordinance adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code and other matters properly related thereto effective September 1, 2013. Currently the 2006 edition of the International Code is being enforced.
Background: The International Code is the predominant fire code used throughout the nation. On a three year cycle they are updated and published by the International Code Council. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The Fire Officials in Northern Nevada wanted to bring a more consistent approach to the way fire codes are adopted and interpreted. A steering committee was formed to develop the 2012 Northern Nevada Fire Amendments. This committee, consisting of fire code officials, has authored an amendment package that will be adopted throughout Northern Nevada. Members of building organizations were also invited to the meetings to participate in the amendment process.
Analysis: The adoption of the proposed bill will amend, by ordinance, Title 14, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Sparks Municipal Code (SMC) to include, Chapter 14.01 International Fire Code, Chapter 14.05 Administration code, by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code, the 2012 Northern Nevada Fire Amendments; and other matters properly related thereto effective September 10, 2013.
Alternatives: Council could choose to not approve Bill No. 2660.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Bill No.2660, an Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Sparks Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code; and providing other matters properly related thereto effective September 10, 2013.
Attached Files:
2012 Final FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS 05-16-13.pdf 2012 IFC Title 14 Amendment - September 2013.pdf
