From: Christopher Hudert <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:38:39 -0400 To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Aardman Fire Uh, isn't this the most likely a combination of the two most common elements: It isn't going to happen to me. I can't afford it. For myself, I am in an old warehouse. No sprinkler system. Every bit of useable space utilized (racks stacked nearly to the 16' ceiling) as best I can. Hazardous materials that we all work with in less than wonderfully safe storage. Too much scavenged stuff scattered about. I am sure inadequately insured to cover the actual loss should there be a disaster. When I win the lottery this will all change. Space is always a high dollar item. Who wouldn't love to have premium space (and a lackey to all of the grunt work) but it is not the highest priority. A workable space leaves more dollars to spend on other things. Not the best way of thinking, but I believe the most usual. And to put all of the storage items where they could most easily be evacuated in the case of fire or such is not the best use of space, IMHO. I want the items that I use most and take in and out the most near the door, not the storage items. My priority is everyday convenience, not the convenience of being a bit paranoid about some future disaster. I am not saying we should court disaster, but we need to be prepared for the every day and take the best precautions we can toward the possibilities of the future - both good and bad. On Oct 14, 2005, at 10:39 PM, Robert Rogers wrote: > And, not to be naive or accusatory, but > why were all those things in what is described as an old Victorian > building? > Was there a sprinkler system? Didn't an insurance company stipulate > certain > safety measures? _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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