Recent economic downturns, a transient population, and changing demographics present
significant challenges for apartment managers and maintenance personnel. TVF&R
acknowledges these issues and offers the following information and resources in
hopes of assisting you in your commitment to fire safety.
Landlords Have a Pivotal Role
Your role as a manager is critical to your tenants' safety.
Research conducted in 2002 by Campbell & DeLong Resources concluded that properties
that have a negligent landlord are much more likely to have residents who are negligent
as well. Learn more
Reducing Fires on Your Property
There are many things managers and property owners can
do to mitigate and reduce the severity of fires on their property. Identifying access
issues, building deficiencies, and unsafe tenant behavior can mean the difference
between life and death when fire breaks out. Our
Self-Inspection Checklist and
Tenant Space Checklist are designed to assist in identifying fire hazards.
Protective Measures
To protect your tenants and your property, learn more
about the measures you can take including working smoke alarms, fire extinguishers,
our Apartment Smoke Alarm Program, Stovetop Firestop devices, and residential sprinkler
systems.
Where Most Fires Occur and Common Causes
Almost 100% of all fires are human-caused. Knowing where fires start and why can
assist you in helping educate your tenants on fire safety.
- Kitchen (46.1%)
- Bedroom (12.3%)
- Living Room (6.2%)
- Laundry Area (3.3%)
- Bathroom (2.4%)
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States. It is
also the leading cause of home fire injuries. Careless smoking is the leading cause
of fire deaths. Heating appliances are the second leading cause of residential fire
and the second leading cause of fire deaths. Arson is both the third leading cause
of both residential fires and residential fire deaths. Arson includes juvenile firesetting
2005 OSFM Annual Report Cigarettes and Residential Fires