Addresses Delivered at the Triennial Celebration ..., Volumes 18-231879 |
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Page 30
... building before the water came . Mr. GRINNELL said that the upper stories of our large buildings are commonly used for store - rooms , and that when a fire takes place , the moment a door or window is opened to admit the firemen , the ...
... building before the water came . Mr. GRINNELL said that the upper stories of our large buildings are commonly used for store - rooms , and that when a fire takes place , the moment a door or window is opened to admit the firemen , the ...
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... building itself or its neighboring buildings are not properly cared for . We connot prevent a building from burning or being destroyed by any method of construction . There is no such thing as a fire - proof building . The most ...
... building itself or its neighboring buildings are not properly cared for . We connot prevent a building from burning or being destroyed by any method of construction . There is no such thing as a fire - proof building . The most ...
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... building . In such a case they are of the greatest ser- vice witness the protection of Rand , Avery & Co.'s building in the recent fire . Outside standpipes with hydrants at windows , to be worked from platforms , are worthless ...
... building . In such a case they are of the greatest ser- vice witness the protection of Rand , Avery & Co.'s building in the recent fire . Outside standpipes with hydrants at windows , to be worked from platforms , are worthless ...
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