Understanding Legislative, Political and Interest Group Influence
- Make a list of organizations likely to have a role in local decisions about the residential sprinkler provisions, classifying each as “Decision Maker” or “Policy Shaper.” Consider political, legislative, and interest groups at the national, state, and local level. Identify at least one “Decision Maker” and four “Policy Shapers.” Include the fire department!
- Prepare a brief report for the commissioner in which you provide the following:
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- An introduction (not to exceed 2 pages) that identifies the broad requirements of the ICC’s residential sprinkler provisions, the ICC’s goals in including these requirements, and the history of controversy surrounding these code provisions.
- A “Fire Department Impact” narrative (3 to 4 pages) pages, presenting a broad overview of the impact that adoption (or non-adoption) of the provisions for residential sprinklers might have on fire department policies or procedures. Do not write a policy or procedure. Instead, identify the potential policies or procedures to be adopted or revised based on any local decisions regarding these sprinkler code provisions. Include perceived implications of each potential policy or procedural change (financial, public relations, employee relations, etc.). Remember this is an impact statement that will be submitted to the commissioner.
- Summarize and conclude your project with a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing this process for decision-making when the issues are influenced by politics and legislation.
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