[jimmybrite]

In most buildings, the generator is at the top floor, just saying. Source: I worked @ cbc on Queen street in ottawa,ON, and the generator is on the top floor.

[lutze]

Makes sense actually, probably in case of flooding.

Doesn't make that pump any less sensible though!

[mds_]

Apparently the pumps got flooded: http://status.fogcreek.com/2012/10/fog-creek-services-update... (near the bottom)

[lutze]

Well, now I do feel like a cunt.

Past my bedtime, so didn't connect this with that wee bit of weather the East coast USA experienced recently.

Sincerely hope lugging diesel remains the least of their worries.

[jessaustin]

This is reminiscent of what happened at Fukushima Daiichi, although with less dire consequences.

[spolsky]

I suspect that's for ventilation reasons