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@LunaDragofelis on a different note: #Buildingcodes in terms of #FireSafety do get updated and more stringent, with #accessibility and #safety first in mind, requiring redundant safe exits even for upper floors and having strict requirements for #FireElevators in places where mobility-disabled or otherwise immobile people are to be expected like hospitals, schools and caretaking facilities.

So modern buildings have like external escape doors and -ramps to comply with said requirements.

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Kevin Karhan 1d ago

@LunaDragofelis well, #FireElevators aka. #Elevators that can be safely used during fires DO EXIST.

The problem isn't even power for the most part, as Elevators for the most part are designed to slowly descent upon max load and otherwise their counterweights raise them slowly.
- the problem is that #BuildingCodes and #FireSafety legislation don't mandate them outside of extremely tall buildings like TV Towers with Public Visitor Platforms / Restaurants.

CBC North 4d ago

Dawson City, Yukon's new $890K fire truck rolls into town
To Mike Masserey, it's the "Pride of Dawson," or, "King of the Yukon." And the Dawson City fire chief says he's pretty sure there's no other vehicle quite like it in the North.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/the-pride-of-dawson-the-king-of-the-yukon-dawson-citys-new-firetruck-rolls-into-town-9.7152133?cmp=rss

Safety Circle India Apr 1

Home Fire Safety

We are committed to promoting a culture of home fire safety training and awareness programs at Safety Circle India. By the implementation of these fire safety tips, that you can create a safer home environment and safeguard what's most important-your family.

#safetycircleindia #homefiresafety #homefiresafetytraining #firesafety

Mathrubhumi English Mar 31

5 of a family dead after fire at saree packing unit. Toxic smoke blamed. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/surat-fire-tragedy-mithi-khadi-limbayat-5-dead-saree-packing-foam-toxic-smoke-lwingh8y?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SuratFire #GujaratNews #FireSafety #MithiKhadi #TextileHub

Petra Mar 30

We are fast approaching the anniversary of my brother and nephew's deaths.

So I am going to take this moment to ask you all if you have planned your escape route from your house in case of fire. Do the kids know the plan?

Is the battery working in your smoke alarm? Is there even a battery in your smoke alarm, or did the beeping annoy you?

What will you do if your stairs are alight?
If the grandkids are staying over, do they know the plan? Which adult is getting which child?

Where do you keep your house keys at night? Could you find them if there was smoke and fire?

Do you shut the kitchen door when you go to bed? That was what the fire brigade said would have made most difference for my family.

Do you turn electrical appliances off at the wall, especially the ones you bought from somewhere online?

Have you walked through your escape plan? You need muscle memory to kick in when the panic of an emergency situation hits.

Please, if you could think about these things and make changes if you need to it would mean that something good has come from our tragedy. I never want anyone else to have to go through this.

#Fire #FireSafety #Emergency

Coolock Village Feb 25

Coolock Village's Water Pressure Problem Is a Fire Safety Risk

Coolock Village and the surrounding areas have had dangerously low water pressure for over 40 years. Firefighters have already been forced to call in water tankers. Now a 6-storey apartment complex is opening on the same network, and nobody will confirm it is safe.

🔗 Read more at coolockvillage.ie

CBC Sudbury Mar 26

Sudbury Jail ordered to fix fire code violations while also facing worker protest
Complaints triggered a visit from the provincial ministry of labour and city fire inspector last week and CBC News has obtained documents outlining orders to fix violations under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/sudbury-jail-fire-code-violations-labour-health-safety-correctional-9.7143543?cmp=rss