Did you know in NYS there had over 20 million* dollars worth the loss due to fires in 2014. There were 19,163* fires within the residential summary (apartment and Hotels/Motels), another 6,403* fires in total under the business summary( public assembly, eating/drinking establishments, education, institutions, stores/ offices) . The use of structural masonry in new construction can help alleviate those losses, due to the fact that when a fire happens, it is contained to that area and does not spread.