If this catches fire, it now affects everyone in the whole building. This is a life-safety issue.

If cited by a village, a government body, you are much more apt to comply with what they are telling you.

I don't like bringing government into people's homes, but when you have to make a tough decision to protect people, you have to make that decision. I'd hate to see them skirt it if it's a tough decision.

Personal safety involves eliminating fall hazards as well as fire hazards.

We are following fire safety norms according to US standards, which is very stringent. Elevated sections would not have any major problem but underground sections can be evacuated in less than five minutes. Besides the Metro staff and private security staff employed are also trained to handle such hazards.

There's a safety factor in going to the chains.