Security and comfort is one thing every living being would need to have a comfortable life. Though we believe that the world is predominantly housing good people, it is better to have a safer immediate environment than to chase intruders. Mumbai is known to be one of the safest cities in India, yet there have been several cases where it is required that you are prepared to combat a situation. Here we present you possible hazards and threats to your domestic safety.

Fire Safety

A building must comply with the fire safety standards noted down in the National Building Code (NBC) 2016. The Code is a vast description of methods of fire safety in different avenues like the schools, residential buildings and commercial complexes amongst others. You should pay attention to aspects like smart fire-alarms, alternative routes to exit, assembly points et al.

Structural Faults

Before moving in you may want to consider hiring a professional house inspector, if not, we have got you covered. Look out for cracks, drains, leakage, uneven flooring, ventilation and electrical fitting as an utmost priority. You should also consider checking the engineer's report on your building's structure.

Locks and Cameras

Your apartment would be a high-tech dwelling if you could install modern safety solutions like the CCTV Cameras, face-recognition telephones, and a constant connection with your communicative devices. Burglary and theft are the reasons for the loss of billions of Rupees around the country.

Safety in common areas

This kind of safeguarding is beyond your direct control and the cooperative housing society takes care of it. Ensure that the society has a close watch over such arrangements and there are proper logistics' records and alarm systems.

Lifts and Terraces

These are vulnerable common areas which need an extra attention. Lifts can hold people stranded and terraces are known (not normally) for unwelcomed incidents. Lifts should have a thorough check on a periodic basis, and terraces should get into CCTV camera coverage so as it could be monitored all the times.