TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: L. Keith Tomey III, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM, City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2023
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 17-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96, “FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES”, SECTION 96.02, “FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS” TO REQUIRE ALL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM REPORTING TO BE DONE THROUGH THE CITY’S INTERNET-BASED REPORTING SYSTEM; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (FIRST READING).
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of Ordinance No. 17-23, that will allow for a more accurate management of all fire protection systems in the city, as well as ensuring better system compliance with the Florida fire prevention code throughout the city.
Body
Background:
The City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department has the professional obligation to ensure that all fire protection systems in the city are maintained in accordance with the Florida fire prevention code. Also, Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department has the professional obligation to address any issues with fire protection systems that prevent them from operating as they are intended. This requirement for electronic report submission will allow for more real-time data to be tracked so we have all fire protection systems operating as intended more frequently.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
There is no cost to the city for this amended ordinance. Any associated costs would be assigned to the fire protection system service companies.
Timing of Request:
This amended ordinance would go in affect on January 1, 2024.