The Presentation
Learning Objective #1
Learning Objective #2
100
Name the city and state the fire took place
Boston Massachusetts
100
List 3 factors contributing to the loss of life
Factors Contributing to a Loss of Life
Overcapacity
Violation of Safety Standards & Corruption
Flammable Decor
Lack of Egress
Rapid Growth of Fire
100
List 3 Regulatory Changes After The Fire
Regulatory Changes after Cocoanut Grove
Ban of Flammable Decorations
Addition of Emergency Exits Next to Revolving Doors
Emergency Exits Must Be Outward Swinging Doors with Illuminated Signs
200
The number of lives lost on November 28th 1942
492
200
What was the flammable gas which was used in the air conditioning to replace freon
methyl chloride
200
Free Space - Pick Again
300
Who is this man
George Santayana
300
List 2 of 4 examples where safety standards were violated or there was noticeable corruption - Note this is before the regulatory changes before the fire
Inspected by the Boston Fire Department (BFD) 10 days before the fire and declared safe
Emergency exits were locked to prevent guests from leaving before paying
Other exits were covered by draperies which prevented guests from knowing the exits were there in the first place
The Melody Lounge in the basement was also constructed without any permits resulting in only one entrance/exit in the basement
300
What was an alternative option to adding emergency doors to the revolving door
retrofitting the revolving door