Ewenme,
My daughter graduated from a private University last december; and during her first years, lived in the dorm on the second floor. I bought her a portable escape ladder for the window; she used it for a decoration.
Most city departments are afraid (political reasons) to "over supervise" University's (including private), building and remodeling.
As Peach pointed out; you don't have the authority to regulate furniture arrangements or window treatments; and if you did; the students would comply until you finished your inspections and then move the furniture anywhere they pleased, and remove the window treatment; because you say it can't be.
If you make a formal suggestion, or worse yet, requirement; as to where and/or what "should" be done; as opposed to a specific quotable code requirement; you are taking personal responsiblity for any and all problems, accidents, or deaths; associated with your suggestion and/or requirement.
I beleive we should stay with code requirements that are within our authority and responsibilty; regardless of our personal conserns for safety.
If the Fire Marshal and/or the Fire Chief wants to address this; that is their prerogative.
Please, don't let them put this on you.
Uncle Bob
My daughter graduated from a private University last december; and during her first years, lived in the dorm on the second floor. I bought her a portable escape ladder for the window; she used it for a decoration.
Most city departments are afraid (political reasons) to "over supervise" University's (including private), building and remodeling.
As Peach pointed out; you don't have the authority to regulate furniture arrangements or window treatments; and if you did; the students would comply until you finished your inspections and then move the furniture anywhere they pleased, and remove the window treatment; because you say it can't be.
If you make a formal suggestion, or worse yet, requirement; as to where and/or what "should" be done; as opposed to a specific quotable code requirement; you are taking personal responsiblity for any and all problems, accidents, or deaths; associated with your suggestion and/or requirement.
I beleive we should stay with code requirements that are within our authority and responsibilty; regardless of our personal conserns for safety.
If the Fire Marshal and/or the Fire Chief wants to address this; that is their prerogative.
Please, don't let them put this on you.
Uncle Bob
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