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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2022, an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Vail Town Code and Adopting by Reference the 2021 Editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code, and the 2020 Edition of the National electrical Code, with Amendments; and Adopting the 1997Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, with Amendments.

PRESENTER(S):   CJ Jarecki, Chief Building Official

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance Number 8, Series of 2022.

BACKGROUND:   The building codes are updated on a three-year cycle after an extensive, 3-step code development process in which all interested and affected parties may participate.  This allows for the codes to stay current with continually changing laws, practices and technology that affect the construction industry.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Ordinance Number 8, Series of 2022 as submitted.

ATTACHMENTS:
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Staff Memorandum
Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2022