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2016 Annual Report • Fire Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />22 | Page <br /> <br />V. Fire Code <br />By Fire Marshal Chris Fuller <br />FIRE CODE ACTIVITIES <br /> <br />FIRE CODE <br />The latest version of the Uniform Fire Code was adopted by the state. It was a long process, <br />over 3 years. This means the new version of the Uniform Fire Code will already be coming out <br />next year. The state is attempting to streamline the process for more efficient code adoption. <br />There were some significant changes in the new code related to Sprinkler Requirements related <br />to multi-family dwellings adding townhomes. Residential Sprinklers were the main contention <br />point of the new code and the language requiring it was removed. There are some differences <br />between the Building Code and Fire Code that can make interpretation difficult. Working with <br />the New Brighton Building Code official has been easy and informative. We both will bring <br />items to the others attention to get a uniform opinion. <br /> <br />TRAINING <br />All full-time fire department staff have state Fire Inspector I certification. The staff gets <br />continuing education throughout the year provided by local & state assistance. With the <br />adoption of the new code all staff attended 2-day code update classes put on by the State Fire <br />Marshal’s office. I also try to include training in our monthly full time staff meeting <br /> <br />PERMITS <br />Construction plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with state and national codes in the area <br />of site plans, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, egress plans, hazardous operations, <br />construction and operational plans. Last year there were no significant projects – mostly <br />remodels and build outs. <br />