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• <br />• <br />AGENDA ITEM 5B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Milo Bennett, Fire Chief <br />MEETING DATE: July 24, 2000 <br />TOPIC: Ordinance adopting the Minnesota Uniform <br />Fire Code. <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />Background: <br />Every 3 to 4 years, the state of Minnesota adopts an updated Uniform Fire <br />Code. When the state adopts this code, it becomes the fire code to be used <br />throughout the state. <br />By adopting this same code, it gives the local fire inspectors the authority to <br />enforce the code when doing their inspections. This has proven to be very <br />beneficial in reducing the fire losses and the adoption of this code is a <br />standard practice in a large number of communities. <br />Options: <br />Approve the ordinance, which allows Centennial Fire District to continue the <br />fire prevention efforts. <br />Reject the ordinance and turn control of the Fire Code enforcement back to <br />the state. <br />Recommendation: <br />It is the recommendation of the Centennial Fire District, that you approve <br />• this ordinance. We believe this is a critical item when it comes to citizen <br />safety and fire loss reduction. <br />