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Building owners and operators need to make sure that their property is well maintained. There are very many specific building codes which must be followed strictly in order for apartment building inhabitants and office workers to remain in a safe environment and avoid injury. For example:
- stairs and elevators need to be in safe and working order;
- boiler rooms must be in good condition;
- to avoid fires, electrical equipment must be installed correctly;
- there must be proper ventilation;
- foundations must be taken care of to avoid collapse;
- buildings must have smoke alarms;
- there must be accessible and working fire escapes;
- hallways should have proper light; and
- windows on high floors need safety guards.
There are many more codes that building owners and operators must fulfill in order to protect the safety of those who use the building, whether it be a school, apartment building, business building or restaurant. Not following these building codes is negligent and can lead to serious injury or death. If you think that you or a loved one has been injured because a building was not properly taken care of, call us for a free consultation.
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