JPL Insurance Services of California Offers Landlords Tips on How to Create Apartment Building Fire Safety Plans
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 02, 2013 -- According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were 95,500 apartment fires across the country. This statistic reveals how important it is for landlords to protect their residents from fire hazards within the apartment buildings they own. At JPL Insurance Services, the professional agents are dedicated to safeguarding the community from a variety of risks. This is why they strongly encourage property owners to create fire safety plans to prevent accidents, injuries, and damages.
Some of the most common causes of apartment fires include cooking in the kitchen, smoking materials, arson, and children playing with fire. It is impossible for a landlord to monitor every single apartment unit, but there are ways to mitigate risks to keep residents safe. JPL Insurance Services is providing tips on how to create a fire safety plan to decrease the risk of blazes igniting:
• Create emergency procedures to be followed at the time of a fire and discuss it with residents.
• Stay on top of the maintenance of the building’s fire safety systems.
• Know and comply with all appropriate regulations and codes associated with fire safety and the apartment building.
• Make sure stairway fire doors are closed and operate appropriately.
• Keep stairways, hallways, passage ways, and exits clear of obstructions at all times.
• Do not permit combustible materials to pile up in any part of the building.
• Educate and train staff on how to use fire safety equipment.
• Organize and participate in fire drills.
• Supervise the evacuation of occupants during a fire.
• After a fire, do not return inside until it is declared safe to do so by officials.
As a landlord, it is important to keep the apartment building safe for living in by complying with fire codes. Failure to do so could result in severe damages, injuries, and financial loss. If you feel you require extra protection, ask the agents at JPL Insurance Services about their apartment building insurance. This reliable policy provides security specifically for rental properties. It can include liability coverage, coverage for equipment, other structures, and when fires occur. For more information, contact the team at 888-370-9096 today!
About JPL Insurance Services:
In 1993, JPL Insurance Services opened their doors and their hearts to the California community. The goal of the agency has been to provide quality protection for individuals, families and businesses at affordable prices, no matter what their unique needs are. With a focus on understanding personal needs and individual attention, the agents are able to assist in identifying needs and protecting against risk. Whether its auto, home, health or business, JPL Insurance Services can help with all that consumers might need, and much more.
Meghan Campbell, Astonish, http://www.astonish.com/, 401-921-6220, [email protected]
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