Deceiving Building Features
Building Construction features are sometimes a
little bit deceiving. Developers are constantly trying to make their building look a little different, or a little bit nicer then the others. Fire Department access or Firefighter
Safety Below are some examples that
VentEnterSearch.com Contributing Author Darrell Coates recently found. This may originally appear like a heavy gauge metal security
gate. Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the
"gate" is in fact light weight metal and is equipped with panic hardware. Opening the "gate" is as simple as reaching in an manipulating
the panic hardware. Unfortunately, no saw work necessary. A quick look at the hinges reveals the lightweight construction. These windows are aesthetically barred with light weight metal. Even though these bars are light weight, they would still require some
effort if removal was necessary. Here is a close-up of the window bar connection. It is obvious
that removal would be relativity simple. If this window was used for ventilation
or secondary egress removal of the bars would be necessary.
is never even considered.
