3.17 CODES OF TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
a.   Adoption by Reference
   Council may, by ordinance, adopt technical codes or regulations for the purpose of drawing on the latest scientific and/or technological advances, including but not limited to, construction standards, building standards, fire safety standards and such other matters as Council may determine to be appropriate for adoption by reference.
b.   Procedure
   The procedure and requirements governing such an adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: An ordinance adopting any technical code or regulation shall make reference to the date and source of the technical code or regulation without reproducing it at length in the ordinance. In such cases, publication, distribution, and/or filing of the technical code or regulation as may be required by other sections of this Charter shall not be required.
c.   Authentication and Recording
   The adopting ordinance of any technical code or regulation shall be authenticated and recorded by the Clerk of Council pursuant to Article III, Section 3.18a.
d.   Copies of Technical Codes or Regulations
   Copies of any adopted technical codes or regulation(s) shall be made available by the Clerk of Council for review.
(Amended 11-8-05)