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Mounds View City Council November 13, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 9 the state. She further suggested that requiring a license for wiring fire alarms could produce a significant quantity of backwash for the City. Director Ericson indicated the electrical component is not covered under this Code amendment. Council Member Thomas commented that she would be more comfortable with reviewing and updating the City's Fire Code to handle this matter. Director Ericson indicated that the fire alarm installation applies to bigger projects where there is an actual box apparatus that notifies the fire and police departments which is more involved than straight forward electrical. Council Member Thomas commented there could be an issue if the alarm does not work it is caught during inspection. She also commented that the City does not have a definition of home installation versus business installation. Mayor Sonterre indicated that the fire inspector's safety check would determine whether the system was functioning. Director Ericson indicated that the change was recommended by the building official/fire marshal because she felt this type of work was falling through the cracks and should require a license. He then indicated that, if the work being done already requires a state license, the City would not require a City license. Council Member Thomas indicated she was fine with the fuel tank issue because that is easy to define but said she is concerned that the electrical issues are complex and the City runs the risk of not being consistent. She then indicated that she feels it is the job of the building official/fire marshal to catch these items. Director Ericson indicated that the City license would offer some additional protection to the homeowner that the contractor doing the work has workers comp and liability insurance. Council Member Thomas indicated she was fine with acting on the other two but asked for more information about how the electrical issues are handled in neighboring communities. Director Ericson requested that Council receive the first reading and at the second reading request that the fire marshal come before Council to explain the reasons behind the change. Mayor Sonterre read Ordinance 690. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance 690, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1001.02 of the Municipal Code (Building Code) Relating to Work Requiring a City License. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.