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SUMMARY SHEET SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODES The Paris Fire Department wholeheartedly supports and encourages the City of Paris to formally adopt the 20061nternational Fire Code based on the following: The Paris Fire Department recognizes the need for a modern, up-to-date fire code, consistent with nationally recognized good practice, which addresses conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, explosion, handling or use of hazardous materials and the use and occupancy of buildings and premises. 2. Proper utilization of the code will help facilitate a safer environment for firefighters and emergency responders and help safeguard public health and safety. The International Fire Code is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations. 4. The IFC is compatible with all the International Codes published by the International Code Council (ICC) and those provisions of the NFPA. The City currently uses the International Building Code and plans to adopt the 2006 edition at a later date. The IBC specifically references the IFC more than 100 times, therefore, adopting the 20061FC will ease confusion and help to make the City's Code Enforcement process more flawless and user friendly. 6. The City of Paris has not updated its Fire Code since last adopting the 1994 Standard Fire Prevention Code (which is out of print). This code is now obsolete and is exceedingly too vague and ambiguous. The IFC will help better define and clarify specifics regarding code requirements and compliance. A major plus for adopting the 2006 IFC, as amended and recommended by the Paris Fire Department, will: Ease unnecessary prohibitions on open burning, the unintended consequences for such burning, and closer reflect or mirror state regulations. 2. Establish a fee schedule whereby the FD can recoup the cost of providing such Fire Prevention service. , ~ 00OC,91