stairwell

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The newly sanctioned apartments in Culver City are modeled on Seattle’s ordinance with fire prevention in mind: The unit count is capped, minimizing the chances of overcrowding in the stairwell.

From Los Angeles Times

During months-long summer ocean cruises, about 300 cadets and crew members live and work on the vessel, which has nine decks connected by stairwells and narrow passageways.

From Los Angeles Times

He is now a carpenter apprentice with Hopkins-based Braxton Hancock & Sons, building trusses, walls and stairwells for apartment buildings in the Twin Cities.

From Seattle Times

A MediaZona reporter managed to make his way into the court building and filmed Evan being led past a stairwell, his hands cuffed in front of him and an officer’s hand on his back.

From New York Times

For 2 minutes 15 seconds, the officers cleared first-floor classrooms and hallways until Engelbert heard gunshots upstairs and raced up a stairwell.

From Washington Post