If it's not, it is heating other parts of the building and the occupants might turn the heating up in an attempt to get enough heat where they actually want it. (elrondburrell.com)
Finally, design your building to resist progressive collapse so that the removal of one beam or slab won't cause other parts of the building to fall. (realtormag.realtor.org)
I saw a few aldermen slither in and out from meetings in other parts of the building. (hudsonvalleyone.com)