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March 20, 2006
Bloomberg brake on escape lift
An Israeli company promoting an escape apparatus for high-rise disasters has run into high-level resistance from Mayor Bloomberg.
The escape and rescue apparatus consists of five collapsible, fireproof "cabins" that are lowered chainlike down the exterior of a building from a rooftop anchorage and storage.
The escape system would be a backup if elevators and stairwells are knocked out. Each cabin can hold up to 30 people, who would enter through designated escape windows fitted with ramps for the disabled.
Posted by Michelle at March 20, 2006 02:28 PM