We had a false alarm go off in the building where I work last week. The elevators automatically shut down forcing the use of the fire escapes. The building is 22 floors. I was lucky in that I’d just taken the elevator to the first floor to step outside on a break. When they finally let us back in, I wondered what someone with mobility issues is expected to do had the building been on fire. Just die? Have a kind soul carry them? With most people wfh at least a couple of days per week, this seems really dangerous for anyone who might get stranded.

    • tyler@programming.dev
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      0
      ·
      4 months ago

      We required (pretty sure it was fire code) designated people to carry immobile people down the stairs.

      • Electric@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        4 months ago

        Is it like security or just random employees? I wonder if they require people to stay in shape, otherwise they might find themselves unable in an emergency.