Fire Safety Learning Center

Don’t Ignore the Law! Make Sure Your Condo is in Compliance! Are you a member of a condominium board in Illinois? Do you know and understand the legal ramifications if you do not follow the fire safety regulations in the city? If not, then it’s time you learned! You do not want to risk the danger of not being in compliance and facing the costly ramifications of doing so. It is your responsibility as a board member to ensure that your building remains in compliance with all fire safety regulations at all times. If for any reason you are not,...

Remember Fire Safety in Your Spring Cleaning! While it may not feel like spring in Chicago yet, it officially is. March 20th was the first day of spring and with the new season comes new ideas for cleaning and freshening up your Chicago condominium. It is very important that you remember fire safety in the process of doing your spring cleaning. Whether you’re a Chicago condominium owner or a tenant, here are some tips to remember when you go about your spring cleaning. Check and Change Batteries Your smoke alarm is the first line of defense when a fire breaks...

Are You Keeping Proper Fire Safety Records? As a condominium board or commercial property owner in Chicago, it is your job to ensure the safety of your residents, tenants and their families. It is very important that you have fire safety records on hand at all times in a safe location. Whether you keep them yourself or work with a property management company, you need to have records in a location that is outside of the building itself. Consider the scenario of your building catching fire. This is not something any property owner wants to consider; however, it is important...

Safety Items: Is Your Condo Prepared For An Emergency? As a property owner or manager, you need to realize the responsibility you have to keep your Chicago condominium tenants safe at all times. You can be held liable if something goes on in your building that puts people’s lives in danger and someone is injured or worse. Did you know that you could be held responsible for the monetary repayment for that tenant? It is important that you work with an experienced Chicago fire safety expert to make sure that your building is prepared for all emergency situations that may...

It is very important that as a Chicago condominium owner or HOA manager that you are aware and updated on all fire safety tips pertaining to your building. If you do not keep updated on these various safety protocols, it can lead to dangerous issues in the building or costly fines. As an HOA leader or an owner of a condo, you must make sure that you’re building is fire safe at all times. From tenants using candles or grills to fireplaces on cold winter Chicago days, your condo must be safe and secure for all involved. Whether you hire...