EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County commissioners are set to decide on a proposal to establish the county’s first unified fire code and implement new safety standards for outdoor businesses.
The plan aims to enhance fire safety outside city limits by adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and updating the county’s outdoor business order.
This would require businesses such as junkyards and salvage yards to obtain a $25 license and adhere to new safety regulations, including the storage of flammable materials, fencing, and trash management. Violations could result in daily fines of up to $500…