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Fire evacuation

Which of the following statements best describes why exterior fire escapes are no longer recommended or usually permitted?
A. Manufacturing has ceased production of these.
B. Rising smoke from lower floors eliminates the safety of using them
C. They cannot be securely attached to typical current construction
D. They are difficult to maintain

AnswerB. is the correct answer. Smoke inhalation is as perilous as leaping flames.

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