The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers has independently arrived at the same conclusions.  See their statement here.

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 Re:  Support for Proposed Rule to adopt the International Fire Code

 Dear Commissioner Newman:

 I am writing to voice my support for adoption of the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) to apply to new construction for the safety and welfare of all Tennesseans, including our citizens, our visitors and our emergency responders.  I believe the NFPA 101 should only apply to existing buildings.  Thank you for your leadership.

 Sincerely, 

Your name here

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Dear Commissioner Newman: 

As a ___ year public service employee engaged in field of building safety,  I am writing to voice my support for the proposed rulemaking to adopt the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code in the State of Tennessee for new construction, for the safety and well-being of all Tennesseans.  It's the right thing to do.  I believe the NFPA 101 should only apply to existing buildings. Thank you.

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tboa3

Dear Commissioner Newman:

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for proposing the adoption of the International Fire Code (IFC) for new construction.  Adopted together, the International Fire Code and International Building Code represent a compatible set of public safety codes that are absolutely consistent with one another and represent the best in contemporary thought for the protection of our citizens and emergency responders in the built environment.  The old, NFPA 101 should be limited to existing buildings.

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tboa4

Dear Commissioner Newman:

 I am an employee of _______jurisdiction name here _______, _________ department name here _______.  I am writing to thank you for your leadership in the fields of building and fire safety and to indicate my support for the proposed adoption of the International Fire Code for all new building construction in Tennessee.  The NFPA 101 should only apply to existing buildings.

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tboa5

Dear Commissioner Newman:

I am a plumbing inspector with the City of _____________.  I am writing to voice my support for the proposed adoption of the International Fire Code for new construction in Tennessee, a model fire code document which is fully consistent with the state adopted International Plumbing Code, International Building Code and International Mechanical Code.  Inconsistency is the enemy of code enforcement.  Adoption of the International Fire Code will go a long way in reducing conflicts and inconsistencies among the adopted codes in the State of Tennessee.  The NFPA 101 should only apply to existing buildings.

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tboa6

Dear Commissioner Newman:

I am a mechanical inspector with the City of _____________.  I am writing to voice my support for the proposed adoption of the International Fire Code for new buildings in Tennessee, a model fire code which is absolutely consistent with the state adopted International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Building Code.  Inconsistency is the enemy of code enforcement.  Adoption of the International Fire Code will go a long way in reducing conflicts and inconsistencies among the adopted codes in the State of Tennessee.  The NFPA 101 should only apply to existing buildings.

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