How have mini apartments in Hanoi changed after the carpet fire in Khuong Ha?

According to a survey by VTC News , many places that previously did not have fire protection equipment have now been fully equipped. For example, warning signs are posted everywhere in mini apartment buildings to promote and remind people to raise awareness about this issue. Fire boxes that were previously empty are now equipped with enough fire extinguishers.

Fire boxes in many mini apartments were previously fully equipped with fire extinguishers.

At the parking lot, most of them are equipped with fire-fighting balls to quickly extinguish the fire as soon as it breaks out. Fire warning systems, sprinklers, and fire alarms have also been added to many mini apartments.

Most notably, fire escape stairs have been installed in many locations outside the buildings and are designed to facilitate people's escape in case of fire.

Fire equipment is equipped from inside the house to the alley.

Mr. Hoang The Anh, manager of 5 apartments in Hanoi , informed: "3 houses with floor area of ​​about 25-30 m2 were equipped with 3 automatic fire extinguisher balls, the remaining 2 smaller houses were also equipped with 2 automatic fire extinguisher balls, both 8kg type. We also installed stainless steel fire escape stairs outside the balcony to help residents escape."

According to Mr. The Anh, each automatic fire extinguishing ball is designed to automatically extinguish fires in an area of ​​about 9 square meters.

The fire escape stairs are made entirely of stainless steel to avoid rust when exposed to the sun and rain outdoors. The foot of the stairs is designed to be about 2 meters above the ground, a distance that is just enough for users to land easily, while also preventing thieves from taking advantage of it to break into the house.

A large fire extinguisher is installed at a mini apartment building in My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi).

Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, owner of a mini apartment complex in Nhan My, My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi), also said that he has fully equipped fire extinguishers, fire balls and has added a regulation prohibiting electric vehicles from being parked on the parking floor.

Residents are requested not to leave any clutter blocking the exits. Staircases must also be kept clear of flammable materials. All rooms must have their exits open at all times, even if they have been locked and the keys given to the residents.

Mr. Quang has also completed two emergency stairs outside the building's balcony to facilitate escape in case of fire. "This will cost more, but I think investors should do it immediately to ensure long-term safety for the community," he said.

According to Mr. Quang, after the terrible fire in Khuong Ha, he and the people living in the mini apartment complex realized that anti-theft is not as important as fire prevention.

" To ensure the safety of the entire residential area, I regularly go to check or ask someone to take turns supervising every day. If I see anyone violating, I immediately remind and criticize them. Since the incident in Khuong Dinh, I cannot completely leave fire safety to the residents, I have to directly manage and take responsibility ," said Mr. Quang.

Automatic fire extinguisher balls are added in the garages of many mini apartments.

No fire safety, can't sell house

After the tragic fire in Khuong Dinh, many customers have changed their thinking about finding a place to live when hunting for mini apartments. If before they only prioritized the price and location of the project, now the first and most important factor is that the place must ensure fire safety.

Mr. Thanh Trung, a broker specializing in mini apartments, said: "Tenants are still okay, but buyers are still very wary of mini apartments. Every piece of news I post must include information about fire prevention, rope ladders, gas masks... to attract customers' interest. Therefore, almost all investors now have to equip more fire prevention equipment and measures to sell or rent out their houses."

Ms. Mai Thu (28 years old), a resident living in a mini apartment in a small alley on Doi Can Street (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) said: "I feel much more secure when the landlord fully equips fire protection equipment, installs emergency stairs and instructs residents on how to use these types of equipment. Previously, both the investor and us residents were indifferent to this issue, everything was just a formality."

The fire escape stairs are designed outside the balcony of a mini apartment in Doi Can (Ba Dinh district).

Investors must install fire escapes to convince customers. (Photo: Chau Anh).

Currently, fire escapes are almost a mandatory equipment for mini apartments because many people are determined to boycott this type of house if it does not ensure fire safety.

Cong Hieu

Source: https://vtc.vn/chung-cu-mini-o-ha-noi-thay-doi-the-nao-sau-vu-chay-tham-o-khuong-ha-ar848933.html