–leads to ignored
warnings, with tragic consequences
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§Removing Smoke Alarm Batteries
–Eliminates early warning
Setting off
dormitory fire alarms as a prank continues to be a significant problem. It
can be tragic when repeat false alarms lead students to ignore them, as
happened at Seton Hall University. Many schools have enacted tough policies
regarding fire alarm abuse, and some expel students caught triggering false
alarms. Never ignore a fire alarm. You never know when responding to its
signal may save your life.
Removing smoke alarm
batteries to power some other appliance can have equally drastic
consequences.
(Bridge) Playing
with fire itself is always reckless and irresponsible.Whatever the motives, any fires resulting
from fire play which result in property damage or human casualties may be
officially classified as “arson”, which is subject to severe penalties. Let’s
look at some motives for arson.
