BUILDING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Provide Feedback on the Proposed Amendment to the 2024 International Existing Building Code
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Dudash, Chief Building Official
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
At the April 15, 2025 Building Review Board (BRB) meeting, staff presented the major updates and proposed amendments to the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department is requesting one amendment to the 2024 IEBC. The Fire Department would like to modify Section 301.3: Alteration, addition or change of occupancy, by adding a new sub-section: 301.3.4.
Section 301.3.4 - Fire Suppression Agreements.
Installation of Fire Protection Systems: Unless more stringent regulations are provided in other adopted City codes, as amended from time to time, repairs, alterations, additions, and change of occupancy to any building or structure shall require fire protection systems installed per the building code then in effect prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. This requirement may not be triggered if it is determined in writing by the City's Fire Marshal that the addition, or alteration, or repair is solely for the purpose of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Said written finding by the City's Fire Marshal will be attached to any building permit issued for said addition, alteration, or repair change of occupancy.)
Fire Suppression Agreements: The owner of an existing commercial, non-residential, multi-tenant building (retail strip mall ) may be eligible to enter into a fire suppression agreement with the city pertaining to the remainder of the structure or building not affected by repairs, alterations, additions, and or change of occupancy which agreement allows for compliance with the requirement to install a fire suppression system for the remainder of the structure or building to be delayed for a period of time to be ...
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