City Fire Code

New York City fire codes require that the front doors be made out of steel and doors can be hung no more than a paper's width from the ground.

Why no elevator in the event of a fire

Firemen use the elevator to get to fires faster. That is why you are instructed to use the stairs in the event of a fire.

Fire Codes Require

Fire codes require an exhaust fan over the stove.

90% of House Fires are Caused by...

90% of house fires are caused by making smores on the stove
The other 10% are caused by a mixture of bacon grease and faulty electrical work