Every day fire companies work with suspended ceilings above them. At first glance, the ceilings do not seem to be a problem, but all too often firefighters get caught in their traps, and we end up mourning another lost brother or sister. Suspended ceilings are installed in almost every commercial and office building. They are used to lower the ceilings in older buildings that have had air-conditioning added so that the occupant can save money on utility bills. They are installed in new construction to finish out the occupancy space, to hide building defects, and to remodel older construction to make it more modern. These ceilings pose a serious risk in themselves and also in the obstacles hidden above them (photo 1).
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