Haunted houses are meant to be scary but they also need to be safe.
The Phoenix Fire Department says there are only two approved haunted houses in the city – The 13th Floor and Fear Farm.
Fire marshals inspect walkways, exits and props inside ensuring the spooky setting is up to fire code in the event of an emergency.
“In an unapproved haunted house there are only two ways in and out,” Phoenix Fire Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Scholl said. “The way you came in and all the way through the end, so if there is a fire in the middle of the haunted house it’s going to be tough for you to get out.” On Wednesday, the Phoenix Fire conducted its walkthrough of the 13th Floor’s haunted house located off Interstate 17 and Bell Road.