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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Phil Cecere, Building Official/Fire Marshal
DATE: October 9, 2023
SUBJECT: Public Hearing regarding the potential adoption of an ordinance amending Jefferson
County Code (JCC) Title 15 to adopt current building codes and amending JCC
Title 2 as it pertains to the Fire Marshal and inspection programs.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Jefferson County Code Title 15 and Chapter 2.4 require amendment to
reflect current state and local amended codes. Language definitions are also needed to provide for clear,
transparent public understanding. Chapter 2.40.010 requires clarification to recognize the position of fire
marshal, refine inspection programs and authorize interlocal agreements. The Board of County
Commissioners held a workshop on this subject on May 8, 2023.
ANALYSIS: The State Building Code Council has adopted new code cycles for many existing building
codes contained in JCC Title 15. The proposed language changes are designed to more clearly communicate
the meanings of some terms for enhanced public understanding. JCC Chapter 2.40.010 requires a language
change to recognize the position of fire marshal the incumbent of which is to be designated by the
department of community development director or by a designee.
The version of the ordinance being proposed today differs slightly from the one attached to the hearing
notice approved two weeks ago. The changes are not substantive and will be highlighted during the hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact to the county.However, those undertaking new projects may
experience higher costs in order to comply with the new code requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board conduct the public hearing and take possible
action.
REVIE ED BY:
fa/Mark McCaule , ounty Administrator Date