Apartment Building Fire Safety
E-bikes, scooters, hoverboards, and other mobility devices powered by lithium-ion batteries have become popular. Many people store and charge them in their apartments. However, the devices’ lithium-ion batteries and chargers present serious fire safety hazards.
Tenants are instructed to stop charging their e-bikes and call 911 when the following occurs:
- Fire or Smoke
- Battery overheating
- Change in battery shape or color
- Battery leaking
- Strange battery smell
- Battery making odd noises
Additional info can be found in the attached FAQ PDF