- Joined
- Feb 17, 2014
- Messages
- 12
I have a townhouse and my new tenant is asking if there is a fire extinguisher. I have no problems providing one except that since I do not visit the property every month I would have problems inspecting the extinguisher. In some places I have found that this could be a potential liability problem and not practical for single-family homes (since there is no on-site superintendent) and it is better off to delegate the tenant to take care. For instance... if there is a fire and the extinguisher doesn't work.. the owner of the extinguisher could be liable... On the other hand... if no extinguisher is provided and the law allowance that there there is no liability issue.
Any thoughts? (again... I am not talking about a multifamily, rooming, boarding, etc...). Would delegating (in written) the monthly inspection be enough? (if that's the case... any suggested wording?)
"Portable fire extinguishers are required in all buildings and any hazardous process or operation located outside. Dwelling units used as a domicile by one or more persons that contain cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities are exempt."
Any thoughts? (again... I am not talking about a multifamily, rooming, boarding, etc...). Would delegating (in written) the monthly inspection be enough? (if that's the case... any suggested wording?)
"Portable fire extinguishers are required in all buildings and any hazardous process or operation located outside. Dwelling units used as a domicile by one or more persons that contain cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities are exempt."