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MWD-76-136 1 (1976-06-03)

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REPORT TO THE CONGRESS


BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL

OF THE UNITED STATES


Federal Fire Safety Requirements

Do Not Insure Life Safety

In Nursing Home Fires


Department of Health, Education, and Welfare



Two Chicago nursing home fires killed 31
people during early 1976. GAO was asked to
investigate reasons for the severity of the fires
and to suggest possible actions to avoid simi-
lar situations.

GAO reported that experts said automatic
sprinkler systems would have extinguished the
fires and saved lives. GAO recommends that
the Congress enact legislation requiring all
nursing homes to be fully protected with
automatic sprinkler systems.


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MWD-76-136


3,1976


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