Members, The Ghost Ship Fire situation appears to taking on the characteristics of most other civilian fire death fires. On the technical side, lack of means of egress, fire rated construction, active fire protection. On the administrative side, illegal use, inadequate oversight and inspection, a sympathetic culture towards the socioeconomic plight of starving artists.
Based on the interviews appears as though city councilmembers knew it was there and dangerous. And so the stage was set. It was just matter if time before the "Ghost Ship" and it's name would join the Beverly Hills Supper Club, Coconut Grove, Iroquois Theatre, Station Night Club, Beachview Nursing Home, Epitome, and on and on. As with all the other loss of life incidents the common elements are the same eventually come into alignment and the uncontrolled chain reaction takes place. In the end the remaining common element will take its place, this too shall pass and the Ghost Ship will be forgotten by most. In closing its a matter of consensus, and like the residential fire sprinkler issue society appears to be willing to dispel the science and take a wait and see approach. It is unnecessary to relearn what we already know. We have the knowledge on how to prevent and protect against fires. We will all back at this same juncture soon enough, it's not a matter of if but when. Happy Holidays all, keep the faith. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Cell/Text 732-904-6823
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