Over the years a number of our condo and homeowner association clients have suffered the loss of homes or units as a result the fires. Some of these fires were as a result of smoking in bed, a couple of them as result of propane tanks leaking or exploding, some from clogged dryer vents, bad […]
Condo tragedy: Sprinkler system a small price to pay
While we mourn the two lives lost in the inferno at the Woodcrest condominiums in Chelmsford Saturday night, we can’t help but wonder if the outcome would have been different had there been a sprinkler system in place. Fire officials have ruled the blaze that killed Susan Astle and Paul Deslauriers accidental, but they also […]
Too Hot to Handle! Fire Safety for Multifamily Buildings
The discovery of fire is considered a major turning point in man’s evolution from cave dweller to outer space explorer. Control of fire allowed early man warmth for his habitat, a way to cook his meals, and light for his surroundings. Fire also provided a means to frighten away predators and introduced a social element […]
California’s New Fire Prevention “Fee”
Homeowners in California should be expecting a new bill in their mailbox for the calendar year 2011 and onward. The California legislature has passed a controversial new Fire Prevention Fee which will aim to defray the State’s costs for fire prevention services. Read More……
Wildfire App catches Fire
The 2012 wildfire season was one of the worst on record, leaving the people at the American Red Cross busy devising new and innovative ways to get information to people faster. As a response to the growing use of technology, they have created the “Wildfire App.” Read More……
5 ways homeowners can protect against wildfires
Wildfires have become a tragic part of the daily news lately. They can strike anywhere, at any time, with no warning. State and federal firefighting budgets are stretched to the max as well, so it’s more important than ever that you do everything you can to ensure that your home is as safe as possible. […]
Should Condo Associations Be More Proactive in Fire Prevention
In going back over the news stories for January, I was surprised to find that there were more condominium fires in those 31 days, than in any previous month during the 10 years I’ve been tracking those stories. I was surprised because I would have thought that with the mild weather, the usual causes of […]