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Updated: June 26, 2007
In this section:
Who do we contact if there is a community-wide problem?
Has there been any crime in the community?
What should I do if my, or a neighbor's, carbon monoxide
detector is sounding?
Why is my smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector chirping?
Does Dog Waste Cause Disease?
Who do we contact if there is a problem with a common or limited common element?
For all life- or property-threatening emergencies, call 911.
To report situations that require immediate attention (e.g., no heat, no water), call the emergency response service of Taylor Management at 1-888-267-9426.
You'll need to provide the following information:
- Name of complex: Morris Place.
- Your name, unit number, and telephone number.
- Description of the problem.
Please do not call board members regarding emergency situations. While board members are available to discuss residents’ interests, they are not emergency contacts or maintenance staff/personnel.
What if the problem occurs after-hours or on weekends?
Call the same number. You'll be directed to the emergency response answering service where you'll be instructed to provide the information listed above.
How does the emergency response service work?
If the reported problem is self-explanatory, the management company's on-call property manager contacts the appropriate professional to address the situation.
The On-Call property manager then calls the resident/owner, who placed the original call, and explains what action is being taken to address the problem and when its remedy can be expected.
If multiple calls are received, the first caller is called back by the on-call property manager. Subsequent callers are advised by the answering service operator that (a) the problem has been reported, and (b) when its remedy can be expected.
If the initial caller does not receive a response within ½ hour, he or she should call again and insist upon an update.
Note: While awaiting professional assistance, in situations where immediate intervention by the owner/resident would temporarily alleviate the problem, the resident/owner should use personal judgment. Remember, we all share the responsibilities of ownership.
Has there been any crime in the community?
Yes. Cars have been broken into. Here's what you can do to help prevent break-ins:
- Call the police if you see any suspicious behavior
- Call in a good lock-smith to change your garage door lock, or install an automatic door opener.
- Lock your cars
- Park in your garage or driveway
What should I do if a carbon monoxide detector sounds?
If your carbon monoxide detector is sounding, call the Fire Department. The Fire Department has specialized equipment to test the air for carbon monoxide. A sounding detector could mean that there is a high concentration of Carbon Monoxide in your home. Carbon Monoxide is called the "Silent Killer" because it can reduce the amount of oxygen we breathe, and since Carbon Monoxide has no smell, we have no idea when there is a leak.
If your neighbor's detector is sounding, try to contact him or her immediately. As a last resort, you can call the Fire Department to investigate. They'll have to break your neighbor's door down, but at least you'll know whether the detector was actually functioning as it should or whether it was defective.
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If there is no leak, see Why is my smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector chirping?
Why is my smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector chirping?
Low Battery
When a battery starts to run low on power, the smoke detector chirps intermittently to alert you to change your battery.
However, you should not wait until it chirps to change the battery. Batteries last about 6 months in a smoke detector before they start to lose power. A good rule of thumb is to change your batteries when you change your clocks; this will ensure that your smoke detector has a good battery in it at all times.
Faulty Fire/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
If changing the battery doesn't do the trick, you might have a faulty model. According to one Board member, if your troublesome model is date-stamped August 21, 2003 or earlier, you might be able to exchange it for a newer, more reliable model at no cost.
To exchange your model for a newer one, you'll need to contact the manufacturer, Invensys Climate Controls, directly using one of the following methods:
- Web: http://www.icca.invensys.com/support/techsupport.htm
- E-mail: TechnicalService@invensys.com
- Phone: 800-445-8299
- Fax: 630-260-7243
Note: Morris Place buildings most likely affected are 3 through 7. Buildings 1 and 2, both constructed in 2004, appear to have the new-and-improved models installed.
Does Dog Waste Cause Disease?
During the winter months there was a dramatic increase in dog waste being left on Morris Place property. This is not only distasteful for all residents in our community, but is a Public Health hazard.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) asks that all pet owners immediately dispose of dog feces in plastic bags and put in the trash. If dog owners find this disposal recommendation unpleasant, try using one of the new diaper pails, sold at Wal-Mart, Target, or any baby store.
As a reminder, all dog owners in Morris Place are responsible for:
- Registering their dog with the Association.
- Keeping their dog on a lease at all times when outside. NJ has a lease law.
- Removing dog feces from Morris Place grounds immediately and properly disposing of them.
Note: Disposal is not allowed in storm drains or behind the gate where the snow plow is stored. - Keeping disposal containers in their garage or units. Note: Disposal containers are not allowed to be kept outside.
- Ensuring that the their dog walkers or dog sitters abide by the rules and regulations of the Association.
If you see a resident or visitor not removing dog feces from Morris Place grounds, please report the violation immediately to our property manager, Rick Baranczuk at 973-267-9000 x 326 or richard@taylormgt.com.
Diseases Spread through Dog Waste and Soil Contaminated by Dog Waste
For information on two diseases spread by dog feces, refer to the Center for Disease Control brochure, "What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Roundworms and Hookworms."
More information can be found at the Center for Disease Control Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/op/pets.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/hookworm.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/cryptosporidiosis.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/campylobacteriosis.htm