Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for Introduction of Ordinances, and Future Adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, Thereto
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, for the purpose of introducing Ordinances, and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider introducing Ordinances and the future adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, thereto.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting; or,
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 412, Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 25/26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting City Council to set a Public Hearing for December 1, 2025, to introduce Ordinances adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulations, referred to as the California Building Code, as the referenced Building and Fire Codes for the City of Merced.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None. Costs associated with codification of the proposed ordinances and enforcement of its provisions will be absorbed by the adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None.