Access to rare books and documents in the library at UNC Chapel Hill is being restricted because the building has had numerous fire code violations.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that the state fire marshal's office nearly shut down Wilson Library a year ago. But the regulators allowed the 80-year-old building to stay open with restrictions.
The primary problems are the lack of exits and a sprinkler system, all of which would cost nearly $12 million. The cost is complicated by plunging state revenues and cost-cutting orders.
The restrictions mean that about 60 percent of the 300,000 square feet of space can be used for storage. But fire officials say no people are allowed to work in the area.
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