State approves new building and fire codes but strips them of key safety requirements
By nfpa@jiveon.com The legislative Regulation Review Committee in Connecticut has formally approved new safety codes, including a State Building Code, Fire Safety Code, and Fire Prevention Code that will fall short of nationally recognized standards and fire safety
Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler Initiative
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