TESTIMONY
Melissa Barbour, Member of the Public from the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Long Island, on Supporting Introduction 88 for Improved Fire Safety Outcomes
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Melissa Barbour, representing the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Long Island, shows strong support for Introduction 88, aiming to enhance fire safety measures in New York City.
- Barbour thanks the city council for their efforts towards better fire event outcomes and chooses not to repeat the content of her submitted written testimony that aligns with others' views.
- She commemorates the anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, emphasizing its role in sparking workplace safety standards.
- Barbour highlights the necessity of vigilant updates and enforcement of fire safety codes and laws.
- Advocates for ensuring that fire smoke dampers and smoke control systems are inspected by qualified individuals as a proactive step towards fire prevention.
Melissa Barbour
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Hi.
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Melissa Barber.
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I am with Smackna Long Island.
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Submitted my testimony to the council, which echoes that of many others in support of intro 88.
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So rather than being redundant, I just wanna thank you for your efforts and your attention towards improving fire event outcomes in New York City.
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March 25th will mark the anniversary of the Triangle shirt waste factory.
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That horrific fire in 1911 that trapped in ultimately killed a 146 garment workers.
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That tragic fire served as a catalyst for implementing workplace safety standards.
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Today, fire still serves as a powerful reminder that we must always be vigilant in updating and enforcing our codes and laws around fire safety.
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And New York City insuring as other jurisdictions have done that qualified individuals inspect fire smoke dampers and smoke control systems would be another positive step in prevention.
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So thank you.