AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation regarding the adoption of the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) Family of Codes, the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC), and amendments to Chapter 14 (Buildings and Building Regulations) and Chapter 38 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of the City Code of Ordinances and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: January 3, 2023
Department: Planning and Development Services & San Marcos Fire Department
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Background Information:
Codes are updated, nationwide, on a three-year basis, through an ongoing development process, involving a wide variety of industry professionals. The City typically adopts the International Code Council (ICC) Family of Codes and National Electric Code (NEC) every other code cycle, about every 6 years. The last codes adopted were the 2015 ICC Family of Codes, the 2014 NEC, and associated local City Code amendments in chapter 14 and 38. It is important to review updated editions of these Codes as they are adopted and to update the local amendments accordingly, where needed.
This worksession presentation will summarize the upcoming staff recommendation...
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