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5 Common Fire Safety Mistakes Property Managers Make and How To Avoid Them

As a property manager, keeping tenants safe is one of your most important responsibilities. Fire safety planning is a crucial part of this, but even with the best intentions, oversights can occur that put lives at risk. The good news is that many common fire safety mistakes can be avoided with proper planning and the

The Importance of Residential Fire Safety Plan Maintenance

Ensuring the safety and preparedness of a residential property and its residents is a top priority for property managers and building owners. However, it isn’t enough to just have a plan for your building; you need to actively manage it and keep it up to date to stay compliant with jurisdictional code requirements. Code compliance

The Role of Fire Alarms in High-Rise Residential Safety: Why Alarms Aren’t Enough

In high-rise residential buildings, fire alarms are a critical component of safety systems. However, the frequent occurrence of nuisance alarms can lead to complacency among residents, causing them to ignore alarms and delay their response when other indications of a threat being real are absent. This article explores the dangers of such complacency and highlights

Communication Is Critical During Residential and Commercial Building Fires

Tenant and occupant complacency during fire alarms and building emergencies is a significant risk to safety. Many individuals have become desensitized to fire alarms due to frequent false alarms, leading them to ignore these critical alerts. This complacency can have dire consequences, making effective and immediate communication methods essential when traditional emergency alerts like fire

Simplifying Tenant Fire Safety in Residential Buildings

  According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly three-quarters of all fire-related deaths occur in residential buildings. This statistic is both alarming and unsurprising; people spend the most time at home, where they cook, use appliances, and burn candles. There are daily opportunities for fires to start. What is alarming, however, is the death

The Value of Building-Specific Training Programs for Commercial Real Estate Properties

  Each commercial property possesses unique characteristics, including its layout, safety systems, and potential risks. To safeguard occupants and ensure regulatory compliance is maintained, property managers must implement training programs tailored specifically to their buildings. Building-specific training programs provide a focused, practical approach to safety, addressing the unique features and needs of your property. Here’s

Fire Prevention Week: A Legacy of Safety and Awareness

  Fire Prevention Week is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and prevention. This significant event serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared and vigilant to prevent fire-related incidents. This year, Fire Prevention Week will be observed from October 6th to October 12th, providing an opportunity for communities

Reduce Risk and Liabilities by Doing Your Fire Safety Due Diligence 

Fire safety is a critical aspect of property management, but it’s often overlooked. Ensuring your building is up to code, keeping tenants informed about fire safety plan updates, and maintaining a digital paper trail of your efforts are all essential steps in reducing risk and liability. These measures not only contribute to saving lives but

Why You Need Fire Safety Training In The Workplace

In this blog, we’ll look at the importance of property managers having proper fire safety training in the workplace, regardless of the company’s size or type. We’ll discuss some of the major benefits of doing so from a health and safety standpoint as well as give some tips on how to do this. Benefits of

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