"To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the updates to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. My name is William Gerstein Jr and I am the Deputy Fire Marshal for the Virginia Beach 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 Chiefs Association.

Sincerely,

William Gerstein Jr

Deputy Fire Marshal

Virginia Beach Fire Department