What general fire safety regulations apply to the properties?
Staircase
Prams, walkers, etc., must not be stored in staircases and should be kept in bicycle/pram rooms or the apartment. Prams and pram inserts contain many chemicals that, in the event of a fire, can cause heavy smoke development with toxic gases and also create an obstruction during evacuation.
Corridors in basements and/or attics are evacuation routes and therefore must not be blocked or cluttered with items. Return paper and bulky waste, such as boxes, furniture, or similar, should not be placed in the property’s common areas but should be left for recycling or in a location designated by the property owner.
Apartments
Smoking tobacco is not allowed in the apartment or any other areas inside the property.
Open flames are never allowed on balconies or in common areas.
Flammable goods (e.g., propane and gasoline) must not be stored in the apartment, on the balcony, or in attic/basement storage.
Smoke detectors must be present in every apartment. The tenant is responsible for checking and replacing the batteries. If the smoke detector is not working, please contact maintenance.
Other Areas
Bicycles may only be parked in bicycle racks outside the property or in bicycle rooms. Bicycles can block escape routes and hinder evacuation.
Doors to and from common areas should not be left open or blocked.
In garages, only cars may be parked. No other storage is allowed in or around the garage space (e.g., tires). Flammable goods, except for a reserve fuel can placed in the car, should not be stored there.