January 24, 2022
Did you know, working fire alarms increase the chances of successfully escaping a burning building by 70 percent?* In light of the recent fires here and in multifamily properties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Bronx, New York, CHFA wanted to remind our partners of a few very important fire safety tips: Encourage residents to meet with management to learn about fire safety features of the property. Ensure everyone in the building knows the locations of all exit stairs and manual fire alarm boxes. Make sure all exits and stairwell doors are clearly marked, not locked or blocked by obstacles. Smoke alarms should be tested and maintained periodically (changing batteries annually at minimum). Encourage residents to test the alarms regularly and notify management immediately if they are inoperable. Verify all fire extinguishers at the property have a current inspection, certifications are up to date, and the needle is in the green. One of the most important ways to in contain, minimize damage, and most importantly, prevent the loss of life due to fire, is to prepare by implementing fire safety measures proactively. For additional information or training resources, please refer to the National Fire Protection Association. Thank you, Brian Miller Director, Asset Management CHFA *source: National Fire Protection Association and Columbia Fire Department Battalion Chief Stephen Sapp This email may contain links to other websites or third-party materials. Links to external or third-party websites or materials are provided solely for your convenience. The presence of a link does not imply any endorsement of the third-party material, the website, its content or any association with the third party or website’s operators by CHFA. Third-party websites or materials may be governed by their own privacy policy and terms of use, and the third party is solely responsible for the content and offerings presented on its website or in its materials. CHFA makes no representation and accepts no responsibility or liability regarding the accuracy, quality, safety, suitability or reliability of any third-party material(s), external website or the content or materials of such websites. Use of linked sites is strictly at your own risk.
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