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Case File 26-0599

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An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Section 18.02.107 (Inspections), Subsection 18.02.107.15 (Third Party Service Providers), to add provisions for third party fire plan review and inspection services. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.02.115 and Section 9.52.030.17 of the El Paso City Code.

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El Paso amended its building code to authorize third-party providers to conduct fire plan reviews and inspections. This allows construction projects to use qualified private inspectors for certain fire-safety evaluations. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the City Council.
2 eventsFirst seen May 12, 2026Last activity May 26, 2026File #: 26-0599
City Council: Carried: 8 to 0May 26, 2026
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Carried: 8 to 0

An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Section 18.02.107 (Inspections), Subsection 18.02.107.15 (Third Party Service Providers), to add provisions for third party fire plan review and inspection services. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.02.115 and Section 9.52.030.17 of the El Paso City Code.

Vote: 8 for, 0 against

adopt Ordinance 019877 amending Building and Construction Code for third party fire plan review and inspection services

Items 16 and 17 were taken together

Hearing
Second Reading

An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Section 18.02.107 (Inspections), Subsection 18.02.107.15 (Third Party Service Providers), to add provisions for third party fire plan review and inspection services. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.02.115 and Section 9.52.030.17 of the El Paso City Code.