I'm only mildly infuriated by this because I've only been here a couple of weeks and am on a lower floor. Whoever put up this sign, on the other hand...
I'm only mildly infuriated by this because I've only been here a couple of weeks and am on a lower floor. Whoever put up this sign, on the other hand...
Could this be illegal?
It wouldn't shock me if it were.
It depends on the country. In the US, yes, absolutely.
If it is the only lift for the building it is likely a firecode violation...
You're never supposed to use an elevator in the event of a fire.
It's definitely an ADA violation, though.
Nitpick: There are elevators which are fine to use in case of fire. They have protections against serving as a chimney and somehow ensure that the passengers have air to breathe.
I’ve never seen one, though.
You are correct ofc, but the law (where applicable) is not for tenants. It's for the Fire Dept.
As far as I know, it is the only lift in the building and I am not at all surprised by that. This building has a terrible reputation already, although it is apparently much better now that they have security guards.
But hey, it's as cheap as a short-term 2-bedroom in the middle of an urban area gets if you want something fully furnished, so I can't be too upset about most of it. Having to carry anything heavy up multiple flights of stairs sucks though.