Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (09/15/2026)

AGENDA ITEM # WS -C IV. Public Safety / Fire / Emergency Regulations Chapter 38 – Alarm Systems & False Alarms The alarm registration provisions have been clarified. Property owners with alarm systems must provide at least two emergency contacts. The final language specifically states that these contacts are for City alarm response and may be different from contacts required by the Fire Code or used for fire alarm/suppression monitoring. The chapter also clarifies: • Registration requirements for multiple-use buildings. • Responsibility of property managers versus tenants. • False-alarm service charges. • The ability to pursue unpaid charges through the District Court. Chapter 41 – Fireworks The fireworks provisions have been updated to reflect current State law. The final Code establishes: • Consumer fireworks sale requirements. • Restrictions on sale to persons under 18. • Permitted dates for use. • Permitted hours of use. • Specific extended hours around July 4 and New Year's Eve. The final draft also incorporates the State-law consumer fireworks framework rather than relying on older City language. V. Building & Development Standards Chapter 155 – Building Codes This is probably the largest substantive section of the codification. The City is updating Chapter 155 to formally adopt the 2024 editions of: • International Fire Code • International Building Code • International Residential Code • International Property Maintenance Code The State Plumbing Code, State Mechanical Code, State Electrical Code, and State of Iowa Energy Conservation Code are also incorporated. The previous drafts had substantial discussion with the codifier about how the various International Codes were adopted and amended. The final draft separates the adoption and amendment provisions into individual sections, making the Code much easier to administer. For example: • 155.02 – Adoption of 2024 International Fire Code. • 155.03 – Amendments to International Fire Code. • 155.04 – Adoption of 2024 International Building Code. • 155.05 – Amendments to International Building Code. • 155.06 – Adoption of 2024 International Residential Code. • 155.07 – Amendments to International Residential Code. • 155.08 – Adoption of 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. • 155.09 – Amendments to Property Maintenance Code. 3