A Local Editorial: Church Christmas tree dilemma

Church officials throughout this state got an unpleasant surprise this Christmas season. They were awakened to the news that unless their places of worship are equipped with sprinkler systems, their tradition of trimming natural cut Christmas trees is at odds with the International Fire Code adopted by the state more than four years ago. This state should consider following the lead of the state of Virginia, which has exempted places of worship from the natural cut tree ban.

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