St. Mary's adheres to fire codes as noted in the NFPA Inspection Manual (seventh edition). As such, personal property cannot be left in corridors as 'All paths of travel from any part of the building must allow the occupants to travel safely without obstructions to the exits.' (NFPA, p. 351). An obstruction includes any property (permanent or temporary) that may impede egress, including, but not limited to ,gates on patios, chairs in front of doors, shoes left in a hallway.