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City Council · November 20, 2018

O-182-2018

Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Residential Code.

An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIA, §§ 6-41 and 6-42 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code For One-and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendices E, F, H, K, Q, R, and S, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Residential Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Residential Building Code.

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On November 20, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Residential Code.” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance as amended emergency

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Topics: Public safety

The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Stephanie Welch District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Mark Campen District 5 Gwen McKenzie District 6 George C. Wallace At-Large Seat A Marshall Stair At-Large Seat B Finbarr Saunders At-Large Seat C

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Minutes of the 20 November 2018 meeting — page 21

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