7. Asking about Safety Features



1.

A: I really like this beautiful apartment!

B: Thank you. Do you have any further questions?

A: Yes, I was wondering about safety features.

B: Yes, what are your concerns?

A: How about fire alarms and escape routes?

B: Every apartment has its own smoke alarm, and the whole building is on a sprinkler system.

A: What about fire extinguishers?

B: They are in the hallways on all of the floors. It is suggested that you buy an individual one for your own apartment.

A: What about escape routes in a fire?

B: The escape routes are clearly posted in the hallways.



2.

A: This apartment is everything that I am looking for!

B: Thank you. Is there any other information that you need?

A: Could you tell me a little about safety features?

B: Yes, we have thought of safety. What, specifically, are you interested in?

A: Are your fire alarms up to code?

B: In case of a fire, we have a whole building sprinkler system. In addition, every apartment has its own alarm system.

A: Do you have fire extinguishers available?

B: Yes, there are fire extinguishers outside your door. You might want to buy a personal one for your kitchen.

A: Are the escape routes clearly posted somewhere?

B: There are fire exit signs in the hallway.



3.

A: What a great apartment!

B: Thanks. Can I answer any questions for you at this point?

A: Have you put any safety features into this building?

B: Yes, your safety is of concern to us. What specifically were you interested in?

A: Can you talk about fire safety?

B: We have a global sprinkler system for the building and individual alarms for each apartment.

A: Are there fire extinguishers anywhere?

B: There are fire extinguishers in the hallways. If I were you, I would buy a personal one for the kitchen.

A: How do I exit the building in case of a fire?

B: There is a card that has escape routes posted on the inside of your front door.



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