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Chicago Firefighters Local 2 union
Coverage of Chicago Firefighters Local 2 union in the Nexus archive.
- Is One Way Out Enough? City Considers Building Code Change To Address Housing Shortage
Chicago is considering a building code change to allow apartment buildings up to five stories to have only one stairway and exit per floor, aiming to reduce construction costs and increase housing density. The proposal faces opposition from fire and building officials, as well as firefighter unions, who cite safety concerns, referencing historical Chicago fires as cautionary examples.