0
Otis Elevators, the world's largest manufacturer of elevators, said that 85% of buildings with Otis elevators do not have a 13th floor.
Most skip the floor altogether, some rename them to 12A or use the letter M (13th letter in the English alphabet).
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why don't some buildings have a 13th floor?
Many people have a fear of the number 13, believing it to be unlucky. Because of this, many hotels and other high rise buildings will eliminate at 13th floor, either skipping to floor 14 or substituting a 12A floor.
How old is the Rock of Cashel?
The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.The buildings on it are from the 12th to 13th century.
What is the number is unlucky for hotels?
Hotels and many building alike will not use the number 13 in their buildings, so you will probably never see a 13th floor.
What floor is missing from many high rise buildings?
Floor 13 is missing from many high rise buildings.
Why are room 13's thought to be unlucky?
Super old superstition. Though some hotels and buildings skip the 13th floor.
Why dont many hotels have a 13th floor?
Many consider 13 to be an unlucky number. A lot of elevators, especially in America, don't have a 13th floor and skip right over to 14. It doesn't mean that you're missing a floor, because technically the 14th is the 13th, just not called the 13th because 13th is unlucky (does "Friday the 13th" ring a bell?)
What is the M floor in a building?
Its really the 13th floor of the building because M is the 13th letter.
What is the origin of 'File 13 ' meaning the garbage can?
i think, it's the same origin as, the '13th' floor missing from tall skyscraper buildings. origin superstitious therefore not desirable.
When did the superstition of the 13th floor start?
In 1987, On Friday the 13th, March.
Why dont hotels have a 13th floor?
because people think that it is a haunted floor back in the day when people had a 13th floor people always die or just disappear
Is the 13th floor haunted house scary?
the 13th floor is so scary i could not sleep you take the elevator and it moves side to side
What is a band name?
13th Floor Elevator
