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mopinko

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11. they're modern now. they wont always b.

Reply to EdmondDantes_ (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 01:10 PM

Jun 24

we’re touchy about fire in chgo. what happens when poor management leaves the sprinklers not working?
and also, how can those stats quantify the number of ppl who escaped a fire because there was a 2nd stairway? i’m not a stat, cuz i got out in time. but that fire was rt next to the back stair. a little while longer, and if that was the only stair, i’m dead now. and the fire crew has a hella time getting in.

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States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 23 OP

We don't just need affordable housing Mad_Machine76 Jun 23 #1

The single staircase thing is a good change. EdmondDantes_ Jun 23 #2

You're right, but this is magat world now. ananda Jun 23 #3

Valid at the moment. But we have elections coming soon EdmondDantes_ Jun 23 #5

From your lips to god's ears. ananda Jun 23 #9

they're trying to change it in chgo. i've had a fire. 2 exits matters. mopinko Jun 23 #6

Except the evidence doesn't support that as noted in the original article EdmondDantes_ Jun 23 #7

they're modern now. they wont always b. mopinko Jun 24 #11

What if you are injured, handicapped, are a single parent with children or are elderly and live farthest from the exit? chowder66 Jun 23 #10

We need to cap housing prices Matthew28 Jun 23 #4

Why not get rid of all stairs and put a moat around the building. Two advantages Wonder Why Jun 23 #8