All articles tagged with #fire code
Philadelphia’s Ritz Five in Old City has been closed indefinitely after inspectors found seven unresolved fire-code violations, including a missing electrical permit for a fire alarm with a shunt switch, non-fire-retardant curtains obstructing exits, and a missing food permit, with a cease-operations sign posted as repairs and permits are required before reopening.
Advocates in Bothell challenge five massage parlor shutdowns tied to a police investigation of potential prostitution and trafficking, arguing the actions unfairly target Asian-owned businesses and overlook workers’ rights. Police say the closures followed fire-code violations, and investigators found sexually explicit material and makeshift living spaces; one owner was arrested for promoting prostitution and trafficking. Critics call for an end to raids and an inquiry into alleged harassment of workers.