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NFSA RI Members Hire Lobbyist~
The firm of Nixon-Peabody was contracted through NFSA I.P. Funds in which to get someone
known within the capital on the inside. Mr. Stephen Zhubiago fit that bill and was instrumental in
finding out what was going on in the shadows of the capital hall and back offices.
Steve quickly got the inside scoop of why the Governor was deaf to our plight and what the
atmosphere was regarding the License changes.
RI H-8313 Removes Deadline to Comply With Fire Code!
H-8313 has passed and is on the way to the Governor's desk. David Smith (Aero) and Steve
Zhubigo diligently spent one of the last days of RI session chasing down support and testifying at
9 PM in front of a committee to please NOT pass favorably the removal of the deadline which
takes all teeth out of the Fire Safety Act.
One Senator Breene took notice of the point and was genuinely appalled at this maneuver by
politics. Sen. Breene may be an advocate to speak with for the 2009 session to return a deadline.
NFSA Members Continue to Work With Governor's Office~
~Limited Licensure Battle Continues~
After recent meetings with Department of Labor and Training and the Fire Code Board of
Appeals we have found that the Governor's office is receiving mixed signals.
The Governor's Director of Policy has been hearing favorable comments for the limited license
classification whereas the industry has been hearing unfavorable sentiment from the same
people.
It is encouraged that more industry representatives to please get involved! There has been a
burden to schedules as well as a financial burden that only a handful have taken on. There are
more than the 4 or 5 fire sprinkler contractors in RI. Only these handful have supported a lobbyist
and taken several days to attend meetings. It is the responsibility of all fire sprinkler industry
representatives in R.I. to guard our industry.
Please contact Dominick Kasmauskas to get involved.
The firm of Nixon-Peabody was contracted through NFSA I.P. Funds in which to get someone
known within the capital on the inside. Mr. Stephen Zhubiago fit that bill and was instrumental in
finding out what was going on in the shadows of the capital hall and back offices.
Steve quickly got the inside scoop of why the Governor was deaf to our plight and what the
atmosphere was regarding the License changes.
RI H-8313 Removes Deadline to Comply With Fire Code!
H-8313 has passed and is on the way to the Governor's desk. David Smith (Aero) and Steve
Zhubigo diligently spent one of the last days of RI session chasing down support and testifying at
9 PM in front of a committee to please NOT pass favorably the removal of the deadline which
takes all teeth out of the Fire Safety Act.
One Senator Breene took notice of the point and was genuinely appalled at this maneuver by
politics. Sen. Breene may be an advocate to speak with for the 2009 session to return a deadline.
NFSA Members Continue to Work With Governor's Office~
~Limited Licensure Battle Continues~
After recent meetings with Department of Labor and Training and the Fire Code Board of
Appeals we have found that the Governor's office is receiving mixed signals.
The Governor's Director of Policy has been hearing favorable comments for the limited license
classification whereas the industry has been hearing unfavorable sentiment from the same
people.
It is encouraged that more industry representatives to please get involved! There has been a
burden to schedules as well as a financial burden that only a handful have taken on. There are
more than the 4 or 5 fire sprinkler contractors in RI. Only these handful have supported a lobbyist
and taken several days to attend meetings. It is the responsibility of all fire sprinkler industry
representatives in R.I. to guard our industry.
Please contact Dominick Kasmauskas to get involved.
Chapter Meeting-
Location, Time & Date: t.b.a.
Location, Time & Date: t.b.a.
RI Memo on Places of Worship-
Memo to RI Fire Chiefs Nov 2006
Memo to RI Fire Chiefs Nov 2006
By-Laws Committee Draft Proposal- Draft By-Laws
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The Rhode Island Chapter was formed at a meeting on 20 Apr 2006. The Fire Sprinkler Industry
and associated businesses are concerned regarding the implementation of the new Fire
Safety Codes and feel the need to monitor hearings, legislation and the business environment
of the fire sprinkler industry and related industries in Rhode Island.
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and associated businesses are concerned regarding the implementation of the new Fire
Safety Codes and feel the need to monitor hearings, legislation and the business environment
of the fire sprinkler industry and related industries in Rhode Island.
This sight is under construction and will include:
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Rhode Island Chapter
NFSA in search of a New England Regional Manager-
Presently the Northeast Region covers NY and New England. With the increase in fire sprinkler issues, there
are too many activities in several states to ensure a fire sprinkler representative is present to defend the
industry. Contact NFSA Regional Manager Dominick Kasmauskas for details. (See Regional Manager page).
Presently the Northeast Region covers NY and New England. With the increase in fire sprinkler issues, there
are too many activities in several states to ensure a fire sprinkler representative is present to defend the
industry. Contact NFSA Regional Manager Dominick Kasmauskas for details. (See Regional Manager page).
