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Fire Escapes - Cyber - 01-07-2014
1. Why are they always painted black?
2. Why are so many being removed from buildings (I don't mean the ones that are not well-maintained.)
Fire Escapes - 1958 F.W.D. - 01-14-2014
Can't advise on the black paint other than perhaps black blends well with other colors???
As for why are they being removed? Several reasons. Changes in occupancy/use group and modern building codes could be leading to lower occupant numbers, allowing for the need for lesser or different means of egress.