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The following fire & life safety systems are standard for each building. 

Elevators

Elevators are not to be used during a fire or an emergency situation. The Boston Fire Department must be able to access the elevators in order to transport their personnel to various floors and to evacuate individuals needing physical assistance.

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All of the building's stairwell doors are fire-rated and are designed to prevent fire and smoke from spreading from floor to floor. Do not block or hold these doors open during an evacuation as this will allow smoke to enter stairwells.