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Flat topped buildings

2012-08-24 17:26:10.390464+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Interesting write-up on attempts in LA to remove building and fire code restrictions that require helicopter landing pads on the roofs of taller buildings. There's a whole lot discussion about risk management and design sensibilities and such that could get wrapped into that conversation.

And, of course, that flat helicopter landing pad on the building roof was part of what made Die Hard work...

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