Fire Prevention and Building Restoration Activities
After any major fire incident, an assessment of the building and its fire protection systems' performance usually is made. The assessment involves a review of building and fire codes, looking closely at specific code provisions to see how they affected the outcome of the incident. The World Trade Center (WTC) bombing incident provides a case study for such activities.
The Port Authority (PA) of New York/New Jersey, a bistate agency, is not required to comply with the building and fire prevention codes of New York City. However, a review of fire department records reveals that the department has had a long-standing relationship w ith the PA concerning life and fire safety conditions at the WTC. This relationship dates back to the design and construction phases of the WTC and includes a joint protocol, signed in 1986, for inspection activities.
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