Taipei City Fire Department

●Danger Above： A Factsheet on High-Rise Safety
Recent fatal fires in high-rise structures have prompted Americans to rethink fire safety. A key to fire safety for those who live and work in these special structures is to practice specific high-rise fire safety and prevention behaviors.
The United States Fire Administration（USFA） would like you to know there are simple fire safety steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property in high-rise fires.
●Be Prepared for a High-Rise Fire Emergency
Never lock fire exits or doorways, halls or stairways. Fire doors provide a way out during the fire and slow the spread of fire and smoke. Never prop stairway or other fire doors open.
Learn your building evacuation plan. Make sure everyone knows what to do if the fire alarm sounds. Plan and practice your escape plan together.
Be sure your building manager posts evacuation plans in high traffic areas, such as lobbies.
Learn the sound of your building's fire alarm and post emergency numbers near all telephones.
Know who is responsible for maintaining the fire safety systems. Make sure nothing blocks these devices and promptly report any sign of damage or malfunction to the building management.
Cited from USFA (http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/)