Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the updates to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. My name is Shawn Maddox and I am the Deputy Fire Marshal for the Albemarle County Fire Rescue 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,

Shawn N. Maddox