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As a landlord or property manager, you have a long list of roles and responsibilities. Rising to the top of the list–above repairing leaky faucets, quieting noisy neighbors, and collecting monthly rent–is tenant safety. The units you lease to renters are homes, and while a large eat-in kitchen and balcony with a view are great selling points, tenants ultimately want peace of mind first.
Supervising a building and conducting routine maintenance are part of the safety equation. After all, the more preventative measures you take can help decrease the possibilities for hazardous and damaging situations to both renters and your property. But keeping your building in tip-top condition only goes so far. Accidents happen, and the outcomes can be critical.
Among the most common damaging household accidents is fire. Households can expect to average a home fire every 15 years, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In 2015 alone, 95,000 fires occurred in apartment structures, which the NFPA reports resulted in 405 and deaths and 3,025 injuries that year.
Loss of life and injury are reason alone to prioritize apartment building safety. Add on the high costs associated with such damage, and the more you can prepare your buildings and your tenants, the better.
When fire does ignite, getting your residents out quickly and safely is key. Installing fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, well-lit exit routes, and an automatic sprinkler system are a must. But they aren’t a substitute for a well-designed fire escape plan.
The American Red Cross says on average, a resident only has two minutes to escape his or her home in the event of a fire. If you have tenants living on upper stories or residents with mobility issues, two minutes can pass by in an instant, leaving renters in harm’s way.
To help, use the following tips in your apartment building fire escape plans to assist residents in escaping their units with little to no risk of injury or harm.
Every apartment building is unique and comes with it’s own set of needs. Partner with your local fire department to create the most comprehensive fire escape plan and ensure the safety of your tenants and property.
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