Interesting to note that only 56% of the Marco Polo units are owner occupied according to the latest Association filing (2015) with the State of Hawaii. Given the age and condition of the building the majority of units are likely being rented out currently.
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http://hawaii.gov/dcca_condo/reports/0304R.pdf
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Given the high number of rental units it is obvious why the Marco Polo did not install sprinklers, maintain the file alarm systems and enforce the fire codes. While not doing anything blatently illegal, the building is obviously being run to maximize the landlords' income. In many ways the Marco Polo is a high rise slum.