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Apple's "Clean Design" Is Stupidity When It Comes to Hiding Fire Extinguishers

79 points · 32 comments · josephcsible

827a · 1791081445 · focus · HN ↗
I think this is everything right about Apple. There is zero chance the building is not up to code, at least within the context of some exception granted to them by the city. Their extremely numerous number of employees are likely well trained on what to do during a fire, including where the extinguishers are. I can think of no stores I'd rather be in, if there's a fire, than that Apple Store. But, it makes nerds angry; they're more interested in the process than the outcomes.
1. Brian_K_White · 1791082683 · focus · HN ↗
  Do that all you want in your personal house, but public spaces and even private workplaces with employees other than yourself rightfully should adhere to standards that apply the same everywhere so that any person has a reasonable chance to succeed at the crucial task in an unplanned emergency.
  "My emergency response plan is there will always be a trained employee." is exactly as stupid as "My emergency response plan is there will never be an emergency."

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