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Discussion: H.R. 642, The College Fire Prevention Act (3 comments ↓ | 5 wiki edits: view article ↓)

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Marc

September 29, 2008, 4:24pm (report abuse)

What a great idea. Our young adults need this kind of guidance when it comes to fire safety. At that age many students believe they are immune to common household accidents. Those 7 students who died in NC last summer might have been here today if they had spriklers or at least fire ladders. Permanent Fire Ladders are so important for a secondary means of escape, even with sprinklers. I have 3 in my house, and I can't imagine having to wait for the FD to come and rescue me, when I know I will need them to help get my dog out. What happens if no one calls the FD? Great piece of legislation and those that voted no, shame on you.

Cindy

October 16, 2008, 9:33am (report abuse)

Great idea...BUT why should the government pay. I pay to have my home fire proofed; businesses pay to have their businesses equipped with sprinklers, etc. I'm all for safer environments for students but shouldn't the universities themselves be required to play a part. Why do we think our government should pay for every "good" idea out there?

Andrew Washburn

December 12, 2008, 5:21pm (report abuse)

What happened to fire codes? We don't need another useless government program that will try to do the job of fire marshalls.

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