TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Todd Short |
Fire Marshal |
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Fire |
Rich Gieseke |
Assistant Fire Marshal |
TITLE:
title
Adoption of an Ordinance for Amendments to the Redmond Fire Code
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Adoption of the 2021 Redmond Fire Code, including state and local amendments, in coordination with the State of Washington’s adoption of the 2021 State Fire Code.
a. Ordinance No. XXXX: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Redmond Municipal Code Sections 15.06, Fire Code, to Coordinate with the 2021 International Fire Code and Subsequent State Amendments
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Fire Department Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover
• Required:
RCW 19.27.031
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Regular updates of the Redmond Fire Code required to coordinate with the scheduled 3-year updates of Washington State’s Adoption of the amended International Fire Code. Maintaining a current fire code addresses new hazards and process, enhances public safety, and provides for predictable development environment.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Cost covered in ongoing budget allocation.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
100.603.00.00360.52230 Fire Prevention Operating Supplies
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Prevention, General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/3/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
The State of Washington Fire Code adoption is currently anticipated to become effective on October 29, 2023. Adoption of the Redmond Fire Code will coincide with the State’s actual date of adoption.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the Redmond Fire code is not adopted our local code will not be coordinated with the State Fire Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: RMC 15.06 Redmond Fire Code - effective 10-29-2023