(A) (1) The International Fire Code (2006), is hereby adopted by reference as the fire code of the city. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the International Fire Code (2006) are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this section. If any of the International Fire Code (2003) adopted are in conflict with the laws of the state, state law shall prevail; any and other applicable provisions of this code or other ordinances or parts of ordinances of the city in conflict herewith are repealed.
(2) At least three copies of the International Fire Code (2006), have been on file for more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this Fire Code for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided and shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(B) (1) Wherever the word
MUNICIPALITY is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City of Sparta, Illinois.
(2) Wherever the term
CORPORATION COUNSEL is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the city.
(C) The Chief of the Fire Department and the members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the International Fire Code adopted in this section.
(1994 Code, § 95.01) (Ord. 138, passed 8-10-1964; Ord. 03-07, passed 8-11-2003)