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Planning Director Stan Boling stated that the State has updated the Fire Prevention <br /> Code and the changes will take effect <br /> in <br /> several months . Those changes will have to be <br /> implemented locally , requiring some LDR changes . The proposed Ordinance will be <br /> effective on October 1 , 2001 to coincide with the State changes . <br /> Fire Department Bureau Chief Dan Dietz stated that all new developments must be <br /> pre-planned, incorporating planning for fire vehicle access . 2 /3rds of the new regulations <br /> are coming from the National Fire Protection Association Code which will be out shortly . <br /> Commissioner Adams questioned whether these regulations will give the Fire <br /> Department the access needed or whether the Indian River County regulations will be <br /> enhanced . <br /> Chief Dietz stated the new regulations will be taken 2 /3rds from the NFPA <br /> regulations ; some will correct current and past development problems including upgraded <br /> building addresses . He felt the problems will be covered very well for the next 5 to 7 years . <br /> Commissioner Adams did not want to be blind- sided with costs , etc . such as <br /> happened regarding the alarm ordinance . <br /> Chief Dietz noted that 1 of the biggest issues will be larger cul - de - sacs , etc . which are <br /> state minimums . He asked Commissioner Adams to call him if she gets any complaints . <br /> The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in <br /> this matter . There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing . <br /> JUNE 19 , 2001 <br /> - 50 - <br />