An owner stores their e-bike in their apartment. How do we mitigate the fire risk?
One of the unit owners in our building stores their electric bike in their apartment. Recent news reports have highlighted the fire hazards associated with lithium batteries, raising safety concerns.
How should we address this issue with the owner? Is banning e-bikes from the building the only solution? While we understand the owner's enjoyment of riding their bike, we feel safety must remain our top priority.
The owners corporation may consider installing a fire-safe charging station somewhere on the common property.
Since you are reluctant to interfere with the owner's enjoyment, perhaps you could ask that the bike be charged/stored on the balcony/outdoor area of the lot to reduce fire risk (as reported in the media).
Additionally, the owners corporation may consider installing a fire-safe charging station somewhere on the common property.
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