Now that the cold weather is almost behind us, you will not give much thought to your fireplaces. However, according to the property management in Detroit Michigan companies, a few basic guidelines regarding fireplace management are a must. Here are some safety instructions given by these companies:
- Come November, as the weather turns chilly, make sure that you clean out the fireplace thoroughly. In small rental units, the fireplaces are more prone to safety risks than those in larger homes. Hence extra caution must be used.
- To prevent fire from flying sparks, ensure that the fireplaces have wire meshes. Ask the tenants to keep their glass doors and inlets open to minimize these risks.
- Keep all sorts of inflammable materials away from the fireplaces.
- Equip every apartment with a fire extinguisher. Educate tenants on how to practice fire safety.
- Install functioning fire and smoke alarms in every apartment. Check the smoke detectors every few months to ensure that they are working properly.
- Ask tenants to store firewood outside the homes in dry and shaded areas. Firewood poses safety hazards and also attracts termites that can quickly spread and damage other furniture.
- Advise tenants not to leave the fire on when they go off to bed. Unattended fireplaces are known to have caused a great deal of damage.
When it comes to fires, prevention is naturally better than cure. Follow these guidelines given by the property management companies to keep your property and tenants safe.
