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Why Safety is important?

1. Safety is one of the things that many of us take for granted until it’s too late. After the incident most of us wish we could have had more instruction on how to stay safe.
2. Safety is responsibility of every person who works in the company or staying in the housing society. A safe attitude is essential because it will help to guard against complacency and create a safe environment for all, so it is crucial to be aware of the risks according to housing society to take steps to remove or control those risks.

Safety can be check based on the two parameters in the Housing Society.                       

1. Safety of the Property (Building) 2. Personal Safety of the members

1A. Building Insurance – Coverage of the Natural Calamities i.e. Fire, Earth Quake and STFI (STFI – Strom, Cyclone,Typhoon,Tempest,Hurricane,Tornado, Flood or Inundation) by well known or Insurance company. It needs to renewal every year. Every year you have a right to choose an Insurance company as per your choice. You can compare the quotation with 2 -3 Insurance companies to get the best rates with proper coverage.

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Don’t miss due date of insurance coverage otherwise it can be risky to entire property. Because no one can predict about disaster or natural calamities except weather departments and it is a high risk to entire property and members if we ignore this.

1B. Availability of Fire Fighting Equipments

A fire fighting system is probably the most important for the housing society, as its aim is to protect human life and property, strictly in that order. 

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Only installation is not important but on time maintenance and checking whether they are in working condition it also matters. If you are giving AMC contract to service providers then it can be manage easily. Because no one will not do on time proper maintenance as required. As MC member you can monitor this service and keep a proper record. 1C. On time Lift Maintenance – If you are having a Lift in your society then on time maintenance is as important factor. Periodic review of an elevator system is important to check that the system is being properly maintained and also to spot components that are candidates for modernization. Proper maintenance alone is not enough. Elevator system reviews can be conducted by in-house personnel or by an elevator professional and should be performed more often than maintenance or inspections. The following checklist outlines areas that should be checked during a property manager’s elevator system review:     

• Operation: Does elevator service appear to be adequate for daily passenger traffic loads?
• Passenger satisfaction: Are people criticizing elevator service? Do they complain about waiting, crowding, or malfunctioning equipment?
• Average elevator wait time:
  • 25 seconds or less = excellent rating
  • 26 to 30 seconds = good rating
  • 31 to 35 seconds = fair rating
  • over 35 seconds = poor rating

It will give a confidence that lift is as in working condition. It is better to choose a right service provider to carried out and monitor the activity.

1D. On time checking of electric lines – On time electrical maintenance is an important factor as per above parameters. Short circuit or line breakage is common problem we can see in housing societies. In emergency situations whether we don’t have other options hence normally electricians are charging high rates for small work. To avoid this and maintain a safe surrounding on time electrical maintenance should be carried out every month.  

2A. CCTV and Intercom

CCTV and Intercom is an important source to get the information or to communicate time to time. Only installation is not a sufficient because after using any equipment it’s getting old and it needs on time maintenance to check whether they are in working condition. https://www.upayogee.com/security-issues.html

2B. On time Chemical Treatments

Pest Control, Sanitizing and fogging these chemical treatments were important in the society. In some societies pest control is carried out by individual members. But it is better to give a contract of whole society to one service provider to maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene. Sanitizing and fogging can be done by individual society by purchasing the equipments. In huge complex, If there is garden your society then fogging treatment is must. Fogging is reducing a production of mosquitos.

2C. Water tank cleaning – Twice or once in year at least society’s water tanks should be clean to keep clean water flow. In rainy season water contents lots of mud and other particles. This is normally sitting downside of the tanks. This needs to be clean periodically to get a clean water supply at your house.

2D. Mock Drills at least once in year

Conduct a mock drill once in year to give awareness to all society members. It is playing vital role to spread the awareness of the safety and use of equipments in emergency situation. In housing society’s mostly flats get transferred and new members or new tenants may be not aware about this therefore it is society’s responsibility to conduct the sessions to train them. https://www.commonfloor.com/guide/how-to-initiate-a-fire-drill-in-an-apartment-16853.html

There are several types of reason can be the cause of fire. In society’s MC generally installing fire extinguishers of hydrant. Only installation of fire fighting equipments is not sufficient. Members should trained to use this facility.

2E. Training to security guards

A trained one security guard is helpful instead of keeping more number of untrained persons. They are appointed only for security of the building as well as society members. Hence they should be trained as required by society or security agencies. It will give a good result to consume their service and get a best results from them.

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