Emergency stairs in the high rise condos?

[standingroomonly]

If you live on the 20th floor in a high rise condo complex, and you have a private lift...in an emergency (if the elevator is not working) is there any other way to get down (i.e. stairs) and out of the building?

[x9200]

No, you have to call a helicopter.
Seriously, what do you think?

[poodlek]

No, you have to call a helicopter.
Seriously, what do you think?

LOLLLLLLL Have you checked the hallway outside your service door?

[sundaymorningstaple]

standingroomonly, are you for real. I cannot believe someone from the US could even think, let alone say, something like that?

[curiousgeorge]

If you live on the 20th floor in a high rise condo complex, and you have a private lift...in an emergency (if the elevator is not working) is there any other way to get down (i.e. stairs) and out of the building?

Obvious - you use the maid's lift.

[carteki]

ask the management in the building - they'll know

Obvious - you use the maid's lift.

You mean they actually give the maid a lift? I thought stairs would be more appropriate

[JR8]

ask the management in the building - they'll know

Obvious - you use the maid's lift.

You mean they actually give the maid a lift? I thought stairs would be more appropriate

Nah, in the posh blocks the maids have a dedicated mini helicopter pad on the roof

[sensei_]

alternatively you can do what people in new york do. jump from the building since you will die anyway

[standingroomonly]

For someone who doesnt live in singapore yet, one would think there would be stairs, but having looked at condo layouts and plans online...didn't seem obvious where those stairs were located.

[JR8]

Strange lah, the private emergency stairs are usually shown next to the private lifts to each unit...

[standingroomonly]

good to know we won't have to jump off the balcony or out a window in case the building is on fire..or include a helicopter in our expat package

[ecureilx]

good to know we won't have to jump off the balcony or out a window in case the building is on fire..or include a helicopter in our expat package

You could include base jumping kit or Parachutes .. quicker to the ground too - right ??

now did you check the bomb shelter in your prospective apartment ??

[curiousgeorge]

For someone who doesnt live in singapore yet, one would think there would be stairs, but having looked at condo layouts and plans online...didn't seem obvious where those stairs were located.

Ahh I there's the problem. Condo plans show the part you rent, and staircases are likely in the common areas.

But in reality, nobody ever uses stairs. In the event of an emergency you just go lock yourself in the bomb shelter.

Also, make sure you have a "Ready Bag" in the event of catastrophe:

http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/dam/scdf ... nglish.pdf

[nakatago]

But in reality, nobody ever uses stairs. In the event of an emergency you just go lock yourself in the bomb shelter.

Judging from how people in companies react to fire alarms, anecdotes from Singaporeans and observations of the local wildlife, they'll just completely ignore the alarm and would only move if someone tells them to.



Ok, maybe the non-Southeast Asians would take the stairs.

[sundaymorningstaple]

But in reality, nobody ever uses stairs. In the event of an emergency you just go lock yourself in the bomb shelter.

Judging from how people in companies react to fire alarms, anecdotes from Singaporeans and observations of the local wildlife, they'll just completely ignore the alarm and would only move if someone tells them to.



Ok, maybe the non-Southeast Asians would take the stairs.

It also depends on how long the non-Southeast Asians have been here as well!