Boots, no, the problem is that the Marco Polo wasn't up to code standards.  They had louvered doors which allowed the fire to spread to other units.  That alone possibly could have saved some lives.  If anything the Honolulu council and HFD should make sure that all condos conform to fire standards.   Look at the pictures, the walls were nothing but drywall which allowed the fire to spread.  My condo has solid concrete walls between units so the fire won't spread as easily.    I agree with Ronin, more people have died in house fires but HFD doesn't mandate them having sprinkler systems.  Aren't their lives just as precious?