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DISCUSSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE 1306 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. Every three to four years the County and the City adopts new regulations for the International Building Code. There are new provisions for this year and one of them is chapter 1306, which would require certain types of commercial and industrial buildings to have a sprinkler system installed. Jadon 011ila from the Fire Department was present to give a presentation on adopting the chapter 1306 International Building Code. The City Council considered this issue at a workshop on November 20, 2007. The Council requested that the EDA review the information and make a recommendation due to the potential economic impact on the City. The EDA reviewed a memo from John Benson on chapter 1306. Jadon 011ila gave a presentation explaining chapter 1306 of the building code. Chapter 1306 is an optional portion of the building code that could be adopted by the City Council if they feel it is necessary. The optional portion of the code would require buildings of certain uses and size to have a sprinkler system in case of a fire. There are two forms of 1306 that can be adopted. #1: This would include both any new buildings and additions to buildings. This also would be a requirement if the use changed within the building. This would include the retrofitting of a sprinkler system in an entire existing building when additions are proposed. #2: This would only include new buildings and additions to buildings. This also would be a requirement if the use changed within the building. Klein made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to recommend to the City Council option#2 of Chapter 1306 of the Building Code. All Aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am All aye. Motion carried.