National Experts Urge Even Stricter Fire-Safety Rules

    July 9, 2003
    Fire marshals, fire chiefs and consultants praise Rhode Island's tough new fire codes -- and then set the bar even higher.
    Fire marshals, fire chiefs and consultants praise Rhode Island's tough new fire codes -- and then set the bar even higher.

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