Episode 33: Discussing the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Commentary with Kevin Scott
Release Date: 11/13/2020
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Code Council Government Relations Vice President of Fire and Disaster Mitigation Karl Fippinger talks with Kevin Scott, President of KH Scott and Associates, about the 2018 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Commentary.
Episode Length 00:31:19