Welcome to Park Boulevard West

Below is some of the current/updated building code information from the state of California as it pertains to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This is helpful information to make sure you are currently protected in your home in case of a fire or carbon monoxide emergency. July 1, 2014 Smoke alarms or combination alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide) that are replaced because they are inoperable, must be replaced with a new model that contains the non-replaceable, non-removable battery that will last 10 years. One exception: If an older model smoke alarm device is already in the inventory of an owner, managing agent, contractor, wholesaler, or retailer, on or before July 1, 2014, this older model may be installed up until July 1, 2015. January 1, 2015 Battery operated smoke alarms units installed after this date must comply with the following:

• Date of manufacture displayed

• Date of installation displayed

• Incorporate a hush feature

• Contain a non-removable 10-year battery

   January 1, 2016 Additional alarms must be installed, as needed, to ensure compliance with the current building standards. Currently, the California Building Code requires:

• One smoke alarm on each story and in the basement.

• One smoke alarm in each bedroom.

• An additional alarm in each hallway and/or stairway that leads directly to the sleeping areas.

  A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a maximum fine of two hundred dollars ($200).  Safety tips for your maintenance checklist:

• Replace battery operated and hardwired units every 10 years. Smoke alarms don’t last forever.
• Inspect, test and clean smoke alarms at least once every year. Test not only the battery, but also with canned smoke to insure the device is operable.
• Never paint over a smoke alarm.
• In addition to knowing your local building code, read the manufacturer’s instructions for placement recommendations.
• To reduce your liability as a Property Manager, consider hiring a contractor for installation and maintenance issues relating to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.

SDGE made the necessary repairs today 1/6/17 around 12:00pm and the power to the building has been turned back on. For future power outages, please refer to a list of things below you can expect when the power is out and information on how to enter and exit the building.

1) The elevators will no longer work, you will need to take the stairs either out of the building or to the garage. Please check the emergency escape information located by each elevator to ensure you know where the closest stairwell/exit is.

2) If it is dark, take a flash lite or cell phone with you in case you cannot find your way out of the building when it is pitch black. If the outage is during the overnight security hours you can contact them for an escort 619-846-7049.

3) When there is a power outage, the buildings hall/stairwell lights and fob system will only work for roughly 90 minutes, if the outage is longer than that, you will need to enter through the garage entrances (which will pop open when the power is off) and/or in to the stairwell to access your unit. You will need to have a common area key if the power is out for extended periods, as the elevators and fobbed entrances will not work until they are reset. If you do not have a common area key please contact Management at your earliest convenience to obtain one.

4) Keep the refrigerator closed and unplug appliances if possible. The boiler and booster pumps will also not operate and will take a couple hours after the power comes back on for the hot water to circulate throughout the building.

If you did not receive email updates throughout the day, please contact management at rpreston@actionlife.com to be added to the email distribution list.

Barbeques

Barbecues are permitted on balconies and patios only if they operate on propane or electricity. All other types of barbecues are expressly prohibited. Homeowners are requested to make every effort to minimize smoke and/or odors while barbequing to avoid disturbing any neighboring residents when using barbecues, take care to insure the barbecue is a safe distance from all other items including walls to avoid damage or fire. Owners are responsible for any damage caused to community property from the use of barbecues.

Garage Roll Up Gate Emergency Button

Management noticed on several occasions that people have been pressing the emergency stop button on the roll up door. This will cause the door to reset and ultimately malfunction if not reset properly. If you notice an issue with the garage door, please call or email the manager as if we notice an issue with the garage door after someone disables the door, that person can be liable for the cost of the service call to fix the gate.

Cigarette Disposal and Damage

It has been noticed recently that the awnings above the commercial units on Park Blvd are getting damaged by cigarettes that are being thrown over patios/balconies on to the awnings below. These awnings were just recently replaced and now are in need of getting replaced again. This replacement is very costly and comes out of Association funds. If any residents are noticed exhibiting this behavior, you will be called to a hearing and fined for the violation and damage.

Trash Chute Back-Ups and Large Item Removal

It has been noticed on a few recent occasions that the trash chute has been getting backed up by large boxes or oversized bags. Please ensure that all items fit in the chute prior to disposal and take any large cardboard or Styrofoam down to the bins in the garage. This will help prevent any damage to the system and assist from having any long delays in using the chute.