Protect your commercial property, your tenants and their employees by ensuring that proper safety measures are taken.
One possible danger to be aware of is a fire. Your investment could literally go down in flames if the proper measures aren’t taken.
Check your detectors
You’ll want to have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your buildings. Make sure these are checked periodically to ensure they’re in working order. Smart smoke alarms can be even better. You can get alerts from anywhere you have internet access, allowing you to stay informed of any possible problems.
Install sprinklers and ensure extinguishers are up to date
Beyond ensuring your smoke detectors are active and working, install a sprinkler system, and fire extinguishers. Check the expiration dates on your fire extinguishers to make sure they’re in good working order.
Ask the fire department to take a look
Before renting out your property to tenants, have the fire department out for an inspection. They can examine your building and let you know if there are any potential fire hazards that you may want to take care of.
Don’t allow smoking on the property
To further help protect your property, it can be beneficial to ban smoking. If your property has this policy, be sure there is signage in place and alert all of your tenants.
Take care of electrical problems and faulty appliances
Another thing to keep in mind is electrical hazards. If electrical systems aren’t up to code or appliances aren’t properly maintained, it could lead to a potential problem. Make sure that everything is in working order and electrical systems are up to date.
Remove compostables from the property
One more thing to be aware of is anything compostable that may be on your property. Materials like grass clippings, leaves, or food debris increase the likelihood of a fire.
Install multiple exits
Multiple exits can be helpful for your tenants and their employees, allowing them to get to safety with ease if the unfortunate should happen.
Remind tenants about fire safety
When you’re renting to a tenant, it’s a good idea to remind them to take fire safety measures. You can provide them with helpful information to share with their employees about how to stay safe.
Taking steps to reduce the potential for a fire hazard is just one way to help protect your property and those within it. To learn more ways to make your investment successful, connect with us.
