Legal and Regulatory
How Fire Loss Impacts Code Development and Enforcement
Over the years, many high-profile fires have resulted in significant changes to the fire codes. Despite these important changes, the same mistakes are made repeatedly, resulting in loss of life and property.
By Tom Parrish
December 14, 2018
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by Tom Parrish
Tom Parrish, SET, CFPS, PSP, has more than 25 years’ experience in fire protection and emergency response. He has held positions with municipal fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services and in private industry system design and installation programs. Today, he still serves as an on-call firefighter certified in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and hazardous materials response. He serves on several NFPA technical committees and is a regular presenter at its meetings and seminars. His professional credentials include Level IV NICET Certified Fire Alarm Technician, Level III NICET Inspections and Testing, and Master Electrician. He is also board certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS. Telgian is a worldwide provider of fire protection, security and life safety services
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