Information about the five rules of fire safety that every apartment building resident should know as well as a safety checklist. There are special areas of concern when it comes to fire safety in apartment buildings. Families in apartment buildings live close together; affecting each other's risks associated with fire. While the chances of a fire starting in an apartment are about the same as in a private home, apartment fires have the potential to spread fire, heat and smoke throughout the building affecting the safety of all occupants. FIRE SAFETY BEGINS IN YOUR OWN APARTMENT...