Preparedness
CFD’s Emergency Medical Service Bicycle Teams
CFD’s Emergency Medical Service Bicycle Teams November 1, 2017 Medical emergencies are one of the most common crises that building operators will experience. Well trained staff members are taught to meet the Chicago Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services responders in the lobby and to escort them to the incident floor. An EMS response to…
Read MorePreparedness Committee Open Meeting: Recap & Presentation Materials
Preparedness Committee Open Meeting: Recap & Presentation Materials May 16, 2017 Dealing with the Most Common Building Emergencies Over the years, the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee (formerly the Security Committee) has presented informative and educational sessions on, terrorism, active shooters, weather emergencies and other major man-made or natural disasters. But on Tuesday, May 16, the…
Read MoreFundamentals of Emergency Preparedness in the CBD
Fundamentals of Emergency Preparedness in the CBD Keeping buildings and tenants safe is a top priority – and it begins with proper preparation. A key part of any preparedness plan is fully understanding the resources available in the event of an emergency. To ensure these resources are front and center, we decided to get back…
Read More2017 Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching
2017 Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching July 19, 2016 BOMA/Chicago is reminding buildings that the deadline for the final phase of the City’s sprinkler retrofit mandate is approaching. The Sprinkler Installation Ordinance (13-196-205), passed in 2004, mandates all pre-1975 commercial high rise buildings that are not landmarked to install full sprinkler systems by January 1, 2017.…
Read MorePreparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2] Part Two of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs In our last post regarding BOMA/Chicago’s recent Open Security Committee Meeting, we explored notable causes and warning signs associated with workplace violence. The importance of creating and consistently implementing workplace violence policies for employees cannot…
Read MorePreparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1] Part One of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Several high-profile, violent incidents across the world in recent months have put security and emergency preparedness on top of the minds for many in the commercial real estate industry. Many building owners and…
Read MoreSprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching
Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching March 16, 2016 BOMA/Chicago is reminding buildings that the deadline for the final phase of the City’s sprinkler retrofit mandate is approaching. The Sprinkler Installation Ordinance (13-196-205), passed in 2004, mandates all pre-1975 commercial high rise buildings that are not landmarked to install full sprinkler systems by January 1, 2017. When…
Read MoreOnline Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program
Online Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program March 16, 2016 Nearly one hundred individuals have already completed the City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program since the initial pilot offering on February 23. The revised certification program consists of three consecutive four-hour days which includes training and the overall…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program
BOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program August 26, 2015 The City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program is expected to be rolled out in early fall. After BOMA/Chicago advocated for much needed revisions to the Chicago Fire Safety Director Program, the city made several changes. The program will…
Read MoreIllinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources
Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources July 13, 2015 This page houses information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, survey results, signage specifications and more. Please click on a bullet point below for information regarding Concealed Carry: Concealed Carry Survey Results Concealed Carry Proposed Rules Signage Specifications Open Security Meeting Overview (held on September 17, 2013)…
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