TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Todd Short
Fire Marshal
Fire
Rich Gieseke
Assistant Fire Marshal
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance for Amendments to the Redmond Fire Code
a. Ordinance No. 3160: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Redmond Municipal Code Chapter 15.06, Fire Code, in Order to Adopt the 2021 International Fire Code and Subsequent State Amendments
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.
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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:
Language was previously approved by council on May 16th 2023 then rescinded June 6th 2023 due to delay in adoption of code at state level.
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
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