State fire marshal (SFM)
The office responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations and standards in buildings to protect public safety.
The SFM oversees fire safety compliance in building designs and operations, ensuring adherence to fire codes and standards to protect life and property.
Used in a sentence
The State Fire Marshal must review the plans to ensure they comply with fire safety regulations.
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