Posted on 12/04/2003 10:10:05 AM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird
No Artificial Christmas for Virginias Apartment and Condo Residents
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() - Virginia apartment and condo dwellers who usually buy real Christmas trees wont have to travel to the nearest department store this year for an artificial version.
Virginia has decided to lift its new ban on fresh-cut trees. So those who live in apartments or condos can decorate for the holidays after all.
Fresh trees are still banned in places without sprinklers, like churches, hospitals and dorms.
The states new fire code restricts the placement of natural-cut Christmas trees in high-rise apartments and condominiums that don't have approved sprinkler systems.
The code also prohibits the placement of the trees in schools, hotels and other areas of assembly.
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