Widely accepted fire protection safety practices influence how we build, occupy and what we do in our homes, businesses and public places and have been in effect in the United States since the 19th century. These same fire protection practices and guidelines are not afforded to the occupants of a boat. There are a number of basic dimensions to acceptable fire protection practice that I view as shortcomings in the marine industry. Statistics, regulation, construction and common sense sometimes are neglected in the marine industry when compared to fire protection efforts elsewhere.
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