firetrap
Hazardous dwelling structure
A firetrap is a building that would be especially dangerous in a fire—lacking adequate exits, built of flammable materials, or otherwise unsafe.
The word implies neglect or code violations: The old theater was a firetrap waiting to happen.
Sometimes used loosely for any cramped, cluttered, or poorly maintained space.
Multi-unit urban dwelling
- slumImpoverished urban district
- flophouseCheap transient lodging
- deathtrapLethally unsafe location
- condemnedOfficially declared unfit
dilapidated · ramshackle · tinderbox · walkup · substandard · overcrowded · rundown · decrepit
Way to leave
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
route · egress · alarm · drill · blocked · barred · locked · panic
Capable of burning
- flammableProne to ignition
- inflammableAble to catch fire
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
- accelerantCombustion-intensifying substance
fuel · tinder · ignitable · volatile · clutter · kerosene · propane · grease
Symbolic communication system
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- citationMention of a source
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- sprinklerWater-dispersing lawn fixture
extinguisher · egress · stairwell · occupancy · landlord · slumlord · negligence · liability
tenement
Multi-unit urban dwelling
condemned · dilapidated · ramshackle · tinderbox · walkup · substandard · overcrowded · rundown · decrepit · unsafe
exit
Way to leave
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
- ladderPortable climbing frame
window · route · egress · alarm · drill · blocked · barred · locked · panic · rescue
combustible
Capable of burning
- flammableProne to ignition
- inflammableAble to catch fire
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
accelerant · fuel · tinder · ignitable · volatile · clutter · kerosene · propane · grease · curtains
code
Symbolic communication system
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- citationMention of a source
- complianceAdhering to requirements
sprinkler · extinguisher · egress · stairwell · occupancy · landlord · slumlord · negligence · liability · fine
- Dangerous Buildingscondemned building, collapsed building, dilapidated house, abandoned factory, meth lab
- trapsdeadfall, cage, noose, snare, pitfall
firetrapsafe haven
Protected place of shelter
sanctuary · refuge · fortress · well-built · up to standard