Hazards

Speaking of windows there's something else to keep in mind when encountering windows.

In the picture you will see what was a window on the landing between the second and third floors of the average three-decker. I don't know the particulars of the situation but I see a window that was taken out leaving a serious fall hazard.

 The window is close to the ground and wide enough for a member to fall right through. A tell tale sign that this window was unnecessarily taken out is the lack of smoke damage around it. Notice the walls are clean of soot.

 To prevent the fall hazard, the member who vented this window could of/should of just took out the top window section.