When I posted the topic I knew there were going to be some opinions. And, I got them Thanks! I still have my own.
Peter, I was going to bring up the nightclub fires, and the casino fires. And glad you mentioned,
... ushered in a total overhaul and complete revision of Rhode Island's fire code. It is now one of the strictest fire codes in the nation.
The same thing happens everytime there is a big death count fire. They go through and start getting rid of combustables, and toxics. But one of the things most places do, is question the use of NM after an event like that. The Contractors and Developers complain, and then go back to using it.
It comes down to reducing fuel load in the building, I know there are some Fire Fighters on the forums that would understand that. And it should also be noted that most deaths in fire are smoke inhalation related. Many building code require reductions in combustables, and low smoke materials. Plenum, and riser rated comm wire for instance. Tin can framing, etc. Most office furnature has to have a higher fire retardant rating than most household items. This is all done for a reason. The NFPA writes our code, and I think this is one thing they caved in to some lobbyist for. Just my opinion.
Bob, the PM seems excited about it, but the Boss/Owner is on my side on this. And, I have been out on my own, and will again, when the time is right. And hopefully, I'll never have to worry about it as SF may write it own code as it does for many things. And, NM isn't legal here now in commercial, or multi-unit resi. But I won't feel good about it ever changing.
FYI, any wiring added to my own house is MC, or piped.
Anyway, thanks for all the comments....
