[Leisler]

Not politicians. It isn't a law. It is a "code". The Fire bureaucrats did it.

As our society gotten wealthier, and building better, there has been less fire per person per structure per year. So, lay off Firemen? Heck no, invent more code violations. Basically busy work to keep the featherbedding going. Propane cigarette lighters next.

[SandRat]

Politicians appoint Commissioners and protect career bureaucrats. Scare the politicians enough and you scare the career bureaucrats.

[GeronL]

The Fire bureaucrats did it.

I hate when unelected officials make laws... they can call it a code, a regulation or whatever but it means that politicians handed off responsibility to people who don't have to answer to the people.

[Down South P.E.]

Anyone violating the state's new fire prevention code can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a year in jail and a possible $2,500 fine.

Fire codes are typically adopted by reference into law and are therefore enforceable as law.

[Old Professer]

Propane cigarette lighters next.

Cigarette lighters use butane, it has a much lower vapor pressure.