Posted Apr 19, 2009, 3:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Dietmar
Hello,
is there a database about high-rise fires? Which fires in high-rise buildings lead towards changes in fire safety?
Looking forward to any answers.
Dietmar
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(image from flickr.com)
Most high-rise fire changes occurred after, deadly, infernos during the early 70's & 80's through national enforcement of sprinkler systems, decentralized stairwells, etc. As with most tragedies, it cost scores of preventable fatalities before safety features became mandated.
The following are some of the, most, horrific infernos of note that lead to international fire safety review: The Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta (1946), Daeyongak a.k.a. Taeyokale Hotel In Seoul (1971), Andraus Building In Sao Paulo (1972), the Joelma Building in Sao Paulo (1974), MGM Grand in Las Vegas (1980). You can also find some, archival, * video footage on some of these infernos via YouTube or a Google-type search.
* WARNING: May contain graphic scenes from tragedies that some viewers find disturbing.
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