Data Center Fire Safety
Summary
McLennan County is stuck in a legal gray area regarding whether they can actually block new data centers from moving in. Officials are currently weighing the potential for tech-driven economic growth against the pushback from locals worried about the impact on the community.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adopting the code would require funding for a fire marshal and potential administrative costs.
Residents living near proposed data centers.
Residents living near these sites who are worried about noise, high energy usage, and the industrialization of their neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners' Court - Jun 16, 2026
A resident requested the county adopt the International Fire Code to better regulate data centers in unincorporated areas.
McLennan County likely won't follow Hill County's lead on data center moratorium
McLennan County commissioners said they are well aware of concerns surrounding the proliferation of data centers, but a ban like the one Hill County just passed has no legal basis.
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