“It's 2022. It's time that all residential properties, particularly high rise properties, are fully sprinklered," Mahoney said.
Quattrochi said his group tweeted out news to members about the New York fire, “because we want landlords to feel that visceral responsibility.” Landlords must have hardwired smoke detectors in all indoor common areas and additional units depending on building size. They also must have carbon monoxide detectors on every floor where gas is used, among other requirements.
He also said space heaters are generally prohibited in Boston Housing apartments, although BHA provides them temporarily in the event of a heat outage.“People need to be proactive, not reactive to prevent disasters. Check your battery; check your smoke detectors,” said Brian Alkins, a spokesman for the Boston fire department.