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We're a new condo and have only had a board for two months. We're currently working on house rules and have run into a problem. The sponsor of our building told residents who bought parking spaces that they would be allowed to install their own storage units on their spots. Having no board or house rules, tenants took it upon themselves to put up any type of storage unit they wanted. So we now have different types of cabinets all over our basement.
As a board we're now faced with this issue. We've been told by our managing agent that all the wood units should be taken down and we should require metal, preferably see-through, storage units. We're currently drafting our house rules and have included that in the rules. But we're receiving serious pushback from tenants (lots of lawyers live here) demanding to see the exact fire/building codes they are in violation of "on their property".
Does anyone know of the exact provisions of the fire code that would prevent wood storage units?
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It will be an easier sell if you forget the code & sidestep the lawyers. Instead, have your insurance underwriters inspect; it costs nothing, & they'll likely confirm that combustible materials are a problem here, & advise how much your premiums will increase if not removed. [See-through units will make owners think twice about storing materials which seem harmless--e.g. oil-based paint--but actually create risk & are disallowed.]
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