TESTIMONY
Marvin Tavarez, Business Representative, Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers on the Importance of Passing Intro 88 for Enhanced Fire Safety Measures
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Marvin Tavarez advocates for the passage of Intro 88, highlighting its role in preventing fire-related tragedies through the implementation of critical fire safety systems.
- Tavarez represents Local 28 Sheet Metal Workers and oversees fire life safety on Manhattan's Upper east side and Upper west side.
- He emphasizes the necessity of stairwell pressurization systems, smoke purge systems, and fire smoke dampers in saving lives during fires.
- Tavarez points out the frequent lack of inspection and maintenance for these fire safety systems in NYC buildings.
- He underscores Local 28’s commitment to training members rigorously in fire life safety to ensure high standards.
- Tavarez calls for cooperation in ensuring the maintenance and implementation of essential fire safety systems citywide.
Marvin Tavarez
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Let me see if I could do better than him now.
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Good afternoon, Buenos Aires, chair Sanchez, chair Ariola, and his team members of the committees on housing and buildings of fire, and emergency management.
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I appreciate the opportunity to present my testimony on intro 88.
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My name is Marvin Tavares.
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I'm a local 28 business representative overseeing the Upper east side and Upper west side of Manhattan.
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Today, I advocate for the passage of this crucial bill, emphasizing its potential to save numerous lives in the event of a fire.
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Our city has witnessed tragic incidents claiming many lives, fire life safety, specifically the absence of stairwell pressurization systems, smoke purge systems, and fire smoke dampers have been identified as a critical factor in these incidents.
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In my role, I encounter numerous buildings lacking inspection and maintenance of these essential safety systems with some even lacking them altogether.
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Given the information shared today and the importance of these systems in saving lives, it raises the question of whether any of you will feel secure in buildings lacking these crucial safety measures.
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Our union local 28 takes pride in training our members rigorously on fire life safety through top notch instructors and state of the art facilities.
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Let us prioritize the maintenance and implementation of these systems across New York City, ensuring they play a vital role in preserving lives when the need arises.
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I wanna thank you all for your attention on this critical matter.
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And I hope we can work together to make this happen.
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Thank you.