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Construction Fire Safety Practices: What Superintendents Need to Know
Most—if not all—construction fires that have occurred over the last few decades were preventable. Here are some best practices to follow to avoid the risk of fire.
By Raymond O’Brocki
April 29, 2019
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by Raymond O’Brocki
Raymond O’Brocki is the manager of fire service relations for the American Wood Council (AWC). He was previously the chief building official for the City of Rockville, MD. He retired as the assistant fire chief the Baltimore City Fire Department in 2013. He was appointed fire marshal for Baltimore City in 2008. AWC works to assure the broad regulatory and market acceptance of wood products, by developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction, while advocating for balanced public policies affecting the use and manufacture of wood products. Visit www.awc.org.
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