THE NEW MEXICO SENATE HAS PASSED A BILL INTENDED TO IMPROVE FIRE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS. THE MEASURE, SPONSORED BY MAJORITY WHIP MIMI STEWART, REQUIRES THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION TO UPDATE INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR SMOKE AND FIRE DAMPERS.
STEWART SAYS WITHOUT PROPER INSPECTION, DAMPERS CAN FAIL…CAUSING A MANAGEABLE FIRE TO ERUPT INTO A TRAGEDY AT A SCHOOL, HOSPITAL, OR NURSING HOME.
