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Apartment
Safety News
An effort to reduce apartment fires
January/February
2009, Issue 30
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Dear
Paul,
Start
the new year safe by giving your
tenants the information they need to protect themselves
and your property.
Please read
this month's safety tip regarding Electrical Safety. Be
sure to click
on the link at the bottom of the article to
access the safety tip flyer, then print copies and distribute
them to your tenants. Or, simply forward this eNewsletter
to your tenants.
We
appreciate your cooperation. Thank you and be safe.
Tualatin
Valley Fire & Rescue
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 Many apartment
fires are caused by electrical problems.
These include improper use of extension cords, damaged flexible
cords, overloaded circuits, and defective appliances.
Electrical
installations and wiring throughout the complex should be installed
by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
- Extension
cords: Do not use these as a replacement for permanent
electrical wiring. Extension cords are designed for temporary
use only. They should be kept free from damage, and the wiring
size should be appropriate for the amperage of the appliance it
is supplying. Use only UL listed cords.
- Flexible
cords: Maintain flexible cords to appliances (i.e. lamps,
toasters, etc.) in good condition and place them where they are
not subject to damage. Replace damaged, frayed, dried, or
cracked cords.
- Overloaded
circuits: These can occur when too many appliances are plugged
into one circuit, exceeding the capacity of the wiring, heating
the wiring, and possibly starting a fire. Never plug in more
appliances than the receptacle will accept. Two plugs are
usually allowed in a typical household receptacle.
Never
allow tenants to run extension cords from one apartment to another to
supply power to an apartment without electricity.
Click here
for a copy of this month's safety tip to share with your staff and
tenants (Electrical Safety).
Click here to
visit the Consumer Products Safety Commission website and download
the electrical safety publications.
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Thank you for
your time!
Thanks again for taking the time to spread the fire
safety message with us.
Stay Safe,
Your Fire Prevention Team
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Email Marketing by
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Landlord Training Session
For Resident Managers, Maintenance Personnel,
Property Managers and Owners
April, 2009
Date & Time: TBA... check back in March for
more information or
call
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