How safe is your fire escape today?
While many think that external fire escape stairs are solely used to prevent danger or even death, they can also...
Things to know about fire escapes before renting an apartment
As tempting as it is to use the extra space in a fire escape as storage, that creates a blockage that prevents the fire escape system to perform as it was designed, to provide an emergency exit. Know about your fire escape and how to keep it ready in case of an emergency.
How to Prevent Your Fire Escape Balcony Collapse
While the idea of spending summer nights out on the balcony comes off as one of relaxation and putting aside the cares of the world, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that not only is your balcony safe and secured, but also that any fire escape ladders or other routes are maintained properly and are free of clutter in the case of an emergency.
Balcony and Terrace Test: Make Sure Yours Are Safe
While socializing with friends and families and enjoying the warm weather out on a balcony seems worry-free, there are factors to consider when preparing your balcony for social gatherings.
Property owners, remember the past fire escape failures and prevent yours from becoming a life trap like the Triangle Shirtwaist factory.
Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City on March 25, 1911 which caused 146 deaths. Make sure your fire escapes are not in need of repairs. Call us today for a quote on fire escape repairs and maintenance.
How to Maintain, Repair and Refurbish a Fire Escape in 3 Easy Steps
When a fire escape system is not properly mounted to the side of a building, or if it has pieces missing, or in some cases not properly finished, it poses a risk for those in and around the building in the instance of a fire emergency. In any instance where the fire escape does not meet the maintenance inspection codes for the building, there becomes an increased risk of hazard for both the inhabitants and the property owners of a building.
Berkeley House Code Enforcement and fire escape certifications
With the rising amount of citizens in the city of Berkley, California not meeting the state’s required housing code enforcements,...
San Francisco’s 604 Affidavit Certification
Decks, balconies and fire escapes are very commonly seen outside of San Francisco homes and buildings, and have even become...
Operational Safety on Fire Escapes
When reading through articles about fire escape routes and tips on how to exit a burning building/location safely, one...
Safety is commonly overlooked during the winter months with the fire escape ladders.
With the holidays just around the corner and winter now in full swing, everyone is distracted by the change in...