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Danascot

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Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 8, 2018, 03:05 PM

Apr 2018

that there was no fire alarm system either. Do you know if they also were not required?

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Supposedly "well built" Trump Tower IS NOT SPRINKLERED on upper, residence floors [View all] highplainsdem Apr 2018 OP

So he's been paying fines every year? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2018 #1

No. See reply 6 for the explanation. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #17

WHAT! No laws for fire safety? Sprinklers are not mandatory in all high rise buildings? The Wielding Truth Apr 2018 #2

I am pretty sure it's a code violation marylandblue Apr 2018 #3

This is beyond unacceptable ailsagirl Apr 2018 #4

What I read somewhere is the law requiring sprinklers didn't happen till years pnwmom Apr 2018 #12

Unfortunately not in NY - Tower was built before they were mandated. Would be mandated IF highplainsdem Apr 2018 #6

"...if the building undergoes significant renovations. This is what must be checked! The Wielding Truth Apr 2018 #9

Only if the goal is "gotcha" and Igel Apr 2018 #11

Yes, the goal is "gotcha". Trump is an irresponsible jerk and someone died and many were injured! The Wielding Truth Apr 2018 #14

To be fair, while he may be a selfish SOB, he was far from alone regarding this... Princess Turandot Apr 2018 #20

I'm reading on DU Danascot Apr 2018 #36

who did trump payoff to avoid sprinklers...or is that optional in new york city? spanone Apr 2018 #5

Optional in a building that old. See reply 6. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #8

well, that explains why a man is dead. spanone Apr 2018 #10

Optional when Drumpf Tower was built Julian Englis Apr 2018 #13

His building was considered a small business for purposes of 9-11 relief money. #ConMan Trust Buster Apr 2018 #7

tRump doesn't give a shit if someone dies ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #15

Exactly. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #18

"Enjoy gambling with your life in Ye Olde Deathtrap Tower Casino! struggle4progress Apr 2018 #16

"but the building sure stood up quite well", not counting the uncontrolled fire. procon Apr 2018 #19

I've seen tweets saying there's smoke damage up to the penthouse where Trump lives, and water damage highplainsdem Apr 2018 #21

Wasn't that mandatory for NY high-rises in 1980 already? sandensea Apr 2018 #22

No. See reply 6. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #23

I see. Thanks. sandensea Apr 2018 #25

For that much dough torius Apr 2018 #24

More needless regulation. SCVDem Apr 2018 #26

I thought it would be easier to answer this question that it is proving to be. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #27

See reply 6 for the details of why the tower wasn't required to have sprinklers. highplainsdem Apr 2018 #29

How do you get a mortgage & home owners insurance W/O sprinklers in a sky scraper? irisblue Apr 2018 #28

New ones require them. Older ones in NY don't require them to be installed unless highplainsdem Apr 2018 #31

My house was built in the mid 50s. irisblue Apr 2018 #32

Betcha trump won't be selling any more units there, nor will the current owners. The world knows... brush Apr 2018 #34

Rudy Giuilani saidsimplesimon Apr 2018 #30

Huh, that's odd, according to the Steele dossier snort Apr 2018 #33

... orangecrush Apr 2018 #35