Smoke Alarms
How many times have you left a cake in the oven too long or burnt your hamburgers on the stove and your smoke alarm goes off in its loud, annoying way and you take the batteries out? To be up to code, every bedroom in your home must be equipped with a hard-wired smoke alarm and hallways outside of sleeping areas also need smoke alarms. Check your smoke alarms at least once a year to make sure that it still works.
Water Heaters
Most homeowners don’t pay attention to their electric or plumbing systems until something major goes wrong, which is why these systems account for the vast majority of code violations. Have an electrician or plumber come out and check your house to make sure everything is up to code.
Service Panels
Your electric panels must be free of debris or clutter, just like any exit route needs to be. Additionally, the main disconnect needs to be free and clear and all circuits must be labeled. This ensures that you are always able to turn your entire electrical system off in the event of an emergency.
Windows
Replace your windows with tempered or safety-glazed glass because building codes require this type of glass for any windows that are near stairs, doorways, in showers or other locations where you could go through glass. If you have double-paned windows, there is a strong possibility that your windows are up to code.
When the repairs have been made and you’re ready to move, contact ALS Van Lines, the trusted Sandy Springs household movers.
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