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    In old buildings why were the fire escape staircases spirally built?

    Question #51642. Asked by shawn888. (Oct 12 04 11:54 PM)


    gtho4

    		Some guesses:

    - horses owned by firemen were able to "walk up" conventional staircases.
    - occupants can't store anything on the stairs.
    - escapees were "forced" to hold the bannister.

    Oct 13 04, 1:17 AM

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