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General guidance for Rochester owners and property managers with an open building. Informational only.
Before a provider arrives
- Do not enter a fire- or storm-damaged structure until it has been released as safe.
- Photograph each opening and the surrounding damage before anything is covered.
- Note whether power, gas, and water have been shut off, and by whom.
- For a rental or commercial space, notify affected tenants and record the notification.
- Confirm who is authorized to approve work on the building before a provider arrives.
When to request board-up right away
- Any opening at ground level that a person could pass through.
- A commercial frontage left open on a street-facing unit.
- A vacant building that has been entered or is visibly accessible.
- Fire or storm damage that opened a wall, window, or roof.
- An opening that cannot be closed before weather or nightfall.
Information here is provided for general and lead-intake purposes and should not be considered legal, insurance, engineering, or professional advice. A provider can assess your specific situation and recommend next steps.
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