Fire is always unexpected. Preparing for it shouldn’t be. Responding to a fire requires quick decisions and fast actions in a setting that can be loud, smoky, dark, and hot. Lives and property can be saved by being prepared before fire strikes. The Seattle Fire Code and Washington State Law establish fire safety regulations for multi-residential housing. These rules require property owners to develop a fire emergency guide for tenants. They also require that tenants be informed about the fire protection equipment in the building