File #: ORD 16-002    Version: 1 Name: Ordinance No. 16-002 Regarding Residential Fire Sprinklers
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/9/2016 In control: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
On agenda: 4/18/2016 Final action: 4/18/2016
Title: Public Hearing Considering Ordinance No. 16-002 Amending the Camas Municipal Code (CMC) to Require Approved Fire Sprinkler System Details: The public hearing provided citizens the opportunity to give public testimony regarding Ordinance No. 16-002 requiring approved fire sprinklers in all one- and two- family dwellings and townhomes. Fire sprinklers have proven to be a valuable tool in suppressing fires to the room of origin. Requiring sprinklers will greatly add to the Fire Department's resources. Fire sprinklers have proven to save lives, provide greater firefighter safety and are also considered "green", which benefits the environment. Presenter: Ron Schumacher, Fire Marshal
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 16-002 Regarding Residential Fire Sprinklers, 2. Appendix R - Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, 3. Appendix S - Fire Sprinklers, 4. Letter from Liz Pike, 5. Letter from Washington State Association of Fire Marshals, 6. Fire Marshal's Office Response to Rep. Pike Letter
Related files: REP 16-084

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Public Hearing Considering Ordinance No. 16-002 Amending the Camas Municipal Code (CMC) to Require Approved Fire Sprinkler System

Details: The public hearing provided citizens the opportunity to give public testimony regarding Ordinance No. 16-002 requiring approved fire sprinklers in all one- and two- family dwellings and townhomes. Fire sprinklers have proven to be a valuable tool in suppressing fires to the room of origin. Requiring sprinklers will greatly add to the Fire Department's resources. Fire sprinklers have proven to save lives, provide greater firefighter safety and are also considered "green", which benefits the environment.

Presenter:  Ron Schumacher, Fire Marshal

Recommended Action

Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that Council conduct a public hearing, deliberate and move to adopt Ordinance No. 16-002.