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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

California weighs single-stair multifamily to ignite housing supply

California's emerging housing fracas over a single stairwell may become a lightning rod, affecting both building codes and capital investment in more multifamily projects in more places. California's Fire Marshal is reportedly in the final stages of a report due this month on whether the state will allow singlestair multifamily buildings above three stories, and on when and how they may be permitted.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Service door of Crans-Montana bar where 40 died in fire was locked from inside, owner says

A locked service door trapped patrons after sparklers ignited soundproofing foam, killing 40 (mostly teenagers) and injuring 116; owners face negligent charges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Swiss prosecutors place bar managers under investigation after deadly fire

Two bar managers in Crans-Montana face criminal investigation for negligent homicide, bodily harm and arson after a New Year’s fire killed about 40 people.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Hundreds of London blocks still with serious fire safety defects eight years after Grenfell, LFB warns

High number of London properties still lack adequate fire safety measures, risking resident safety.
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