Author Topic: Fire Safety (Read 20892 times)

youkay · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:12:22 PM »

Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on March 21, 2015, 11:06:07 PM

Was that a "post" of silence?

youkay · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:13:02 PM »

So tragic! May we hear only simchas!

zale · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:22:38 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 21, 2015, 10:54:52 PM

also, we have one of those "fire-ladders" that can be put out of a second floor window to get to the ground -- but it will only work if we practice using them...

While you are at it, why not install automatic sprinklers in every room?

My point is, there is a reasonable amount of precautions to take in the event of a fire. Ladders are an unreasonable precaution. Good, working fire detectors, multiple exits in and out of the house, and taking precautions with day to day use of appliances, candles etc. should be enough.

sky121 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:25:04 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:22:38 PM

While you are at it, why not install automatic sprinklers in every room?

My point is, there is a reasonable amount of precautions to take in the event of a fire. Ladders are an unreasonable precaution. Good, working fire detectors, multiple exits in and out of the house, and taking precautions with day to day use of appliances, candles etc. should be enough.

I wouldn't say ladders are an UNREASONABLE precaution.

zale · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:32:18 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on March 21, 2015, 11:25:04 PM

I wouldn't say ladders are an UNREASONABLE precaution.

By unreasonable, I mean impractical. I never heard a fire department recommend a ladder.

dovy2 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:33:29 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:22:38 PM

While you are at it, why not install automatic sprinklers in every room?

My point is, there is a reasonable amount of precautions to take in the event of a fire. Ladders are an unreasonable precaution. Good, working fire detectors, multiple exits in and out of the house, and taking precautions with day to day use of appliances, candles etc. should be enough.

Unreasonable?! Wth

noturbizniss · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:37:36 PM »

Quote from: dovy2 on March 21, 2015, 11:33:29 PM

Unreasonable?! Wth

+100

not to mention

Quote from: CS1 on March 21, 2015, 10:54:52 PM

also, we have one of those "fire-ladders" that can be put out of a second floor window to get to the ground -- but it will only work if we practice using them...

Didn't say they were running out to buy one. That being said, how are people living on the 3rd floor supposed to get out?

ChaimMoskowitz · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:39:24 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:32:18 PM

By unreasonable, I mean impractical. I never heard a fire department recommend a ladder.

They will tell you to have at least two exit routes. On multiple story buildings stairways will be one and what is the second route?

noturbizniss · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:40:57 PM »

Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on March 21, 2015, 11:39:24 PM

They will tell you to have at least two exit routes. On multiple story buildings stairways will be one and what is the second route?

Jumping. There - don't need a ladder.

alpicone · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:41:19 PM »

The articles say that the mother and surviving daughter jumped from the second story window to escape the fire. Seems that in this case a ladder would have been pretty reasonable.

ChaimMoskowitz · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:43:45 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on March 21, 2015, 11:40:57 PM

Jumping. There - don't need a ladder.

Do you have children?

zale · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:44:34 PM »

Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on March 21, 2015, 11:39:24 PM

They will tell you to have at least two exit routes. On multiple story buildings stairways will be one and what is the second route?

Multiple story buildings either have a fire escape or a sprinkler system. At least that is the law in NYC.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:44:57 PM »

Quote from: noturbizniss on March 21, 2015, 11:40:57 PM

Jumping. There - don't need a ladder.

How many 10 year olds would jump?

ChaimMoskowitz · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:45:41 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:44:34 PM

Multiple story buildings either have a fire escape or a sprinkler system. At least that is the law in NYC.

For homes or just commercial?

TimT · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:47:39 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:44:34 PM

Multiple story buildings either have a fire escape or a sprinkler system. At least that is the law in NYC.

Most 2 story residential houses do not have fire escapes.

zale · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:48:49 PM »

Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on March 21, 2015, 11:45:41 PM

For homes or just commercial?

Commercial, and residential condominiums. Homes are typically one flight down to ground level, two exits should be sufficient. I don't know what the laws are with larger homes.

ChaimMoskowitz · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:52:12 PM »

Quote from: zale on March 21, 2015, 11:48:49 PM

Commercial, and residential condominiums. Homes are typically one flight down to ground level, two exits should be sufficient. I don't know what the laws are with larger homes.

One is the stairway and what is the second one?

DMYD · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:54:55 PM »

Quote from: Aj3042 on March 21, 2015, 10:55:13 PM

They don't...people that go through these things unfortunately never ever recover.

They don't?? Why would you say that C"V they will iy"h.

zale · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:55:09 PM »

Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on March 21, 2015, 11:52:12 PM

One is the stairway and what is the second one?

I have two stairways leading out of my house. One at the front, and one at the side.

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