> Problem: 1) Smoke detectors need to be functioning to be > effective (i.e., they need be checked and the batteries changed > at least annually.) 2) Smoke detectors give false alarms, > so people tend to disable them
> Solution: 1) Require inspections of all rental units when new > residents move in. 2) What is clear about these > students deaths is that smoke detectors lack good human > engineering. . 3) Pass an ordinance that requires > landlords to check or certify smoke detectors twice annually, > i.e. they have to have someone enter the unit and push the > test button on each smoke detector and change batteries. Michael writes... *I went to the expense of having electric smoke detectors installed and even those they have ripped apart. Now on my rental agreement, I have put smoke detectors will be kept in good working condition and if found to be dismantled will warrent eviction. Another ordinance to protect people? I don't think so...when kids move in they need to be instructed on the responsiblities of taking care of themselves and being responsible to the other tennents and to the building. I found that taking the time to discuss this with them, along with the consequences, has worked wonders. We can not have ordinances to cover all human frailities and responsibilites. College students are not dumb... so tell them the rules and make a visible presence at the property often enough to let them know...you know what is going on. Once again we go back to common sense and self responsiblity. A known slum lord property...report it. dorie gallagher nokomis REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
