ORD NO 14-2023 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.4-2023
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2021 ARKANSAS FIRE
PREVENTION CODE VOLUMES I,II,AND III
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has previously adopted,and currently enforces the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code,pursuant to Ordinance No. 5-2014(Van Buren
Municipal Code Chapter 11.20); and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition, Volumes 1, II, and III, and referenced
codes therein,based on the 2021 International Fire Code,2021 International Building Code
and 2021 International Residential Code has been developed;and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Van Buren has determined that it is appropriate,
and in the best interest of the citizens of Van Buren for the city to adopt this code
in order to facilitate proper inspection and enforcement activities within the City
relating to:
A. The regulation and governing of the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage,handling and use
of hazardous substances,materials,and devices,and from conditions
hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in
the city;
B. The regulation of the construction,alteration,movement,enlargement,
replacement,repair,equipment,use and occupancy,location,
maintenance,removal,and demolition of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures;
within the city;
C. The proper inspection activities relating to the design,construction,
quality of materials,erection,installation,alteration,repair,location,
relocation,replacement,addition to,use,or maintenance of one-and two-
family dwellings and townhouses,and other buildings, structures,and
premises;providing for the issuance of permits and collections of fees
therefore;
D. The regulation,in order to promote the public safety,health and general
welfare,the structural strength,means of egress,stability,sanitation,
adequate light and ventilation,energy conservation,workmanship,and
safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the
built environment; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated§ 14-55-207 allows for the adoption of technical
codes,such as the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code,by reference;and
WHEREAS, the City Coimcil of the City of Van Buren adopts this Ordinance under the
authority of Arkansas Code Annotated§ 14-55-101, § 14-55-501, § 14-56-201,
and§ 14-56-202; and
WHEREAS, the revised Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volumes I, II, and III hereto was reviewed by
the Van Buren Planning Commission,and upon notice of a public hearing and publication,
was set for a public hearing, conducted by the Commission,in accordance with state law;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Van Buren Municipal Code herein were
recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1 The 2021 edition of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Volumes I,II, and III is, and has
been prior to adoption,on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2: Subject to the provisions of A.C.A. 14-55-207,the 2021 edition of the Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Volumes I,II, and III,is hereby adopted by reference for the City of
Van Buren as though set out herein word for word.
SECTION 3: Severability: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable,and,if any section or part of a section,or any provision
or part of a provision herein,is declared to be unconstitutional,inappropriate,or
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction,such holding shall not invalidate
or affect the remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto
are declared to be severable.
SECTION 4: Code Application: Permits obtained prior to the effective date of this ordinance
will be enforced under the previous code until final disposition of the permit.
SECTION 5: Repealer: All laws,ordinances,resolutions,or parts of same that are inconsistent
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHERE,the City f Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of for and against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 24'day of April 2023.
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VAN 13UREN CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR JOE HURST AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WALLY BAILEY,PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 2021 ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE
VOLUMES 1,11, AND III
DATE: APRIL 17,2023
We received notice from the Arkansas State Fire Marshal's office that the 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Volumes 1, 11, and III(AFPC)is now effective statewide. The 2021 edition
replaces the 2012 AFPC.A letter from the Arkansas State Fire Marshal is enclosed for your
review.
The Planning Commission held a public meeting on April 4,2023,and unanimously
recommended the City Council adopt the 2021 AFPC.
Copies of the AFPC have been on file in the City Clerk's office. The
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Govemor Asa Hutabinson
ARKANEAS STATE POLICE
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in response to your June,6,2022,ema 1,1 am providing a status update
regarding the revislonof the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and the
adoptlon of the 2021 Arkansas Fire PrOvention Code. On May 1P,2022,1
appeared before the Arkansas Legislative Coundl,Administrative Rules
Sub-Committee, The Cummittee reviewed the proposed 2021 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Without objecdon. On May 20,2022,the Arkansas
Juillklink-le Legislative Council beard a report from tb,e Administrative Rules Sub-
Committee. There were no comments or objections related to the adoption
of the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.
rlyminr January 1,2023,was established as the effective date of the 2021
ArImnses Fire Prevention Code. This date uW11 provide the International
Code Council time to publish the 2021 AFPC. The 2021 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code will consist of the 2021 international Fire Code,2021
International Building Code,and 2021 International Residential Code,with
Arkansas amehdments.
Slncqrely
Undso�1WIllibms, Major
State Fire Marshal
Commander, Regulatory DIvIsilon
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas Department of Public Safety
March?,,2023:Regular Meeting 243