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Electric batteries, although essential to our daily lives, represent a growing fire risk, particularly in confined environments such as co-ownerships. With the rise of electric vehicles, electric bicycles and many other battery-powered household appliances*, co-ownerships are facing a new challenge: the increased risk of fire from lithium-ion batteries.
While these batteries offer great convenience, they also pose potential dangers, particularly when used or maintained incorrectly. It is important to understand these risks and to take the necessary steps to prevent accidents.
Lithium-ion batteries are particularly sensitive to overheating. Mechanical shock, overcharging or internal failure can trigger a chain reaction, resulting in a violent fire that is difficult to control. A battery fire can cause considerable damage in a short space of time, endangering not only property and the building itself, but also the safety of the residents of the condominium. In a building, the consequences can be disastrous:
Mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices that use lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, they represent a risk that is often underestimated in condominiums. Fires caused by faulty or incorrectly used batteries in these devices are more common than you might think.
Even something as simple as leaving your phone charging overnight on a sofa or bed can cause it to overheat and start a fire. In apartment buildings, these incidents can quickly endanger the safety of residents and cause considerable material damage. So, it’s vital to pay attention to the safe use and charging of these appliances.
As well as the electronic devices we use every day, the increasingly popular electric bicycles, scooters and electric scooters also represent a particular risk. One of the common but dangerous behaviours observed in many condominiums is taking your electric bike inside your home to recharge it. This practice is often prohibited (check your declarations of co-ownership) and presents a major risk.
If a faulty or overcharged battery catches fire in an apartment, the fire spreads rapidly and endangers all the residents of the building. Storing and recharging batteries in condominiums poses specific problems:
Rather than allowing residents to charge their bikes at electrical sockets in communal areas or bringing bikes directly to their condo, it is possible to propose safer solutions:
The risks associated with electric batteries are no longer merely hypothetical. Several recent incidents bear witness to the seriousness of the situation:
In Quebec City, the city’s investigation statistics show that the number of fires linked to lithium ion batteries has increased sevenfold in just a few years.
These examples underline the importance of carefully monitoring the condition of batteries and clearly demonstrate the need for action to prevent battery-related fires.
Electric batteries offer many advantages, but they also present risks that should not be overlooked. The message is clear: whether you are using your phone, bicycle or other device, keep a close eye on the condition of your batteries and follow the safety instructions. By adopting these practices, you are helping to protect the safety of residents and prevent devastating accidents in your condominium.
* Lithium-ion batteries are found in many electronic devices, including toys, power tools, baby monitors, portable chargers, personal electronic devices (such as tablets, laptops, mobile phones or smart watches), vaping products (electronic cigarettes), electromobility products (e.g. electric scooters, electric bicycles, and mobility aids).
** Electrical appliances (anything that plugs into a wall) sold in Canada must bear the seal of a certification organization recognized by the Standards Council of Canada, such as CSA, cUL or cETL.