UPDATED - Fire Safety Handbook for Multi-Residential Building Owners & Managers

The Seattle Fire Department is pleased to announce the updated Fire Safety Handbook for Multi-Residential Building Owners & Managers. This handbook is intended to assist multi-residential property managers, owners and homeowners associations in their fire safety efforts. The fire safety sections of this handbook can be shared with building residents. This handbook will provide: Information to inform staff and tenants about home fire prevention and safety Guidelines for developing code-required fire safety and emergency plans Recommendations for training and preparing staff and tenants An overview of what to expect from the fire department inspection process To request an electronic copy, email William.Mace@seattle.gov with "Apartment Handbook" in the subject line.

Dry weather fire safety

Every summer, the Seattle Fire Department responds to hundreds of bark and brush-related fires. We can expect more warm and dry weather conditions in the months to come which will increase the risk for more brush fires. 

How to prevent brush and other dry weather-related fires around your building:

• Dispose of smoking materials in proper receptacles and douse in water, not in planters, beauty bark or out of your home or vehicle window
• Remove dead plants or bushes as soon as possible and clear roof and gutters of pine needles and leaves
• Remove flammable wood piles, propane tanks away from homes and garage structures.
• Remove long grass, weeds or anything that can burn from around homes. This includes limbs that touch buildings or hang near the roof

• Do not light fireworks – besides being illegal, they cause serious injuries and fires

If you experience a fire, please call 911 immediately after you are in a safe location away from the fire.