Fire-escape design began to influence city safety codes.
Concurrently, on August 2, 1887, following her patent approval, Anna Connelly's design began impacting urban safety codes. Cities across the United States adopted building egress standards requiring two accessible exit paths, often including external fire escapes, inspired by Connelly’s innovation.
This influence on architectural standards underscored her significant contributions to public safety. Her innovations became an integral part of constructions worldwide, ensuring increased evacuation safety in buildings across major urban centers.