High-rise buildings and the use of elevators during a fire
By nfpa@jiveon.com High-rise buildings have garnered significant attention in the fire safety world over the years. Because of the nature of high-rise buildings, a great number of people have to travel great vertical distances on the stairs to evacuate in an emergency.
Source:: NFPA – Safety Information
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