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Saturday, November 21, 2009

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There have been more technological equipment and code changes for elevators in the last five years than at any other time in recent history. There are now advanced elevators that travel both vertically and horizontally. There also is a new type of elevator called MRL, or machine-room-less. And with these smooth rides come new dangers to fire service personnel when extricating trapped passengers. For example, many MRLs don't have a crosshead at the top of the hoist-way to hook a safety harness or rappelling line to in a rescue attempt. Some MRLs don't have cable-type ropes, but instead ...

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