Senate adopts substitute to House Bill 41 to delay some WUI fees, give counties more input The Utah Senate substituted and passed a third substitute to House Bill 41 that delays certain county-assessed WUI fees, adds county input to assessments and gives the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands limited rulemaking authority. Sponsors called it a measured fix to HB 48 implementation issues.

The Utah Senate has just passed a crucial amendment aimed at easing fees and giving rural counties a stronger voice in wildfire management—could this be the solution property owners have been waiting for?

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Kankakee council approves fire-department amendments to Chapter 14, adding battery-storage standard and aligning fees The Kankakee City Council approved amendments to Chapter 14 of the municipal code to add NFPA 855 for stationary battery storage, standardize elevator-control keys for new installations, align inspection and permit fees with existing codes, and allow cost-recovery fees for certain training. The motion passed subject to legal review.

Kankakee City Council just approved critical amendments to enhance fire safety standards, including new regulations for battery-storage systems and standardized elevator keys!

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Board and Fire District adopt updated fire code references and ratify building‑standard provisions The Board of Supervisors and the Ventura County Fire Protection District completed a two‑step adoption and ratification Oct. 14 of a new district ordinance that updates fire code references and local amendments; both measures passed unanimously.

Ventura County just strengthened its fire safety measures with a new ordinance that updates local fire codes and enhances safety in high-risk areas!

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