To Whom It May Concern:

 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the updates to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. My name is Matthew Gearhart and I am the Deputy Fire Marshal for the City of Winchester Fire Department. As an advocate for the safety of all Virginians, I would like to add my name to the comments made by the Virginia Fire Prevention Association and the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association.

 Sincerely,

M. Gearhart

Deputy Fire Marshal

Winchester Fire and Rescue Department