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Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 7 (Fire Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code and local amendments. (Suggested date: March 27, 2025, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Austin Fire Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
June 3, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210603-056 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and local amendments on Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent.
For More Information:
Benjamin Flick, Managing Engineer, Benjamin.Flick@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-2262; Stephen Truesdell, Fire Division Chief - Fire Marshall, Stephen.Truesdell@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-0137.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
July 11, 2024 - Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals recommended adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and related local amendments on a 6-0 vote.
Additional Backup Information:
The International Fire Code (IFC) provides minimum requirements to address the design and construction of commercial buildings. The proposed ordinance reduces local amendments and clarifies existing amendments. The Austin Fire Department - Fire Marshal's Office obtained stakeholder feedback through the Public Input platform.
Significant changes in the 2024 International Fire Code include:
* Definition and requirements for Flammable Gas; Category 1A and 1B;
* Open parking garage sprinkler requirements; and
* Fire protection requirements for storage of lithium batteries in B, F-1, M and S-1 occupancies.
Highlights of the local amendments include:
* Adopting the 2021 IFC requirements for CO detection and systems;
* Deleting Mass Notification requirements for E occupancies;
* Animal Care Facility fire protection requirements;
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