I had a friend drag me to some “special” clubs in Chicago about ten years ago. Converted industrial properties, poor exits, bad lighting, no exit signs, no sprinklers in some cases, stuff pilled up that was probably in the way — in other words, a fire marshall’s nightmare.
I guess since I understand the building codes and spent my life in construction, I understand this stuff at a glance and know — duh, this place is too dangerous to occupy.
No thanks, being in crowded places like that gives e the willies.
Ding! We have a winner!
Used to be in the same world on the engineering side, know enough about the life safety stuff to have a clue. You’ve nailed the likely root cause issues.