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fire tower [′fīr ‚tau̇·ər] (building construction) A fireproof and smokeproof stairway compartment running the height of a building. (forestry) A tower used to watch for fires, especially forest fires. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fire Tower Option: All buildings, regardless of height or occupancy may utilize fire towers in lieu of interior stairs or exterior stairs as a method of emergency evacuation egress. Thinking back, I realize that one person sitting in the fire tower could have done a better job then we could have done on Mt. I climb an old fire tower in the middle of the refuge, treating my ears to the seemingly endless variety of birdsong rising from a thick, green canopy that stretches as far as the eye can see. |
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