Fire Safety Learning Center

Stay on Top of the Lighting in Your Chicago Building Have you ever been to a building and noticed that some of the light bulbs weren’t working? How about going to a building at night and you can’t see to get in as the lighting outside is burned out? This is not only annoying, it is unsafe. As a Chicago property owner, you must ensure that all lighting both inside and out is working properly at all times. If you have an event such as a fire break out or another building issue where evacuation is necessary, it is up to...

Summer Time Means Updating Your Fire Safety Knowledge As a renter in Chicago, it’s important that you update your fire safety knowledge on a regular basis. That means whether you’re in a condominium or rental home, you need to have regular fire safety checks. Summertime brings on a lot of fun and outdoor activities, including BBQ’s. Even if you do not own a grill, if anyone in your complex does, you should be extra aware and remind yourself of these tips often. There are several fire safety tips you should keep in mind as a Chicago condominium tenant. You can work...

5 Reasons Your Commercial Building Could Fail Fire Safety Inspections As a condominium owner in Chicago, it is important that your building is up to code with all fire safety regulations. Whether you are a new investor or you’re a seasoned owner, you need to remember that fire safety inspections are a huge part of keeping your property up and running. There are many aspects of the inspections and you need to be on top of them before your inspector arrives. If you’re getting ready for an inspection or just want to make sure your Chicago property is fire ready, then...

Hire a Fire Safety Team for Your Smoke and CO Detector Maintenance When you are a Chicago building manager or owner, you need to know that your building is not only safe but up to Chicago fire safety standards. While you can try to learn the regulations on your own and keep up with all there is to know, why not consider hiring a safety company that specializes in just that? There are a lot of Chicago municipal codes that must be followed to keep your residents safe and yourself out of trouble. Working with a company such as Connected Fire...

How Do You Know It’s Time to Replace Fire Extinguishers? Being a property owner in Chicago, it is your responsibility to make sure your tenants and property are safe. That means making sure your fire extinguishers are up to date, tagged and maintained so that they can be used if they are needed. How do you know if you need to replace any fire extinguishers in your building? One general rule is that if it is 12 years old or older, it may be time to replace it. You can also check the gauge for pressure on your extinguisher to see...