Multifamily Housing Fire Statistics

According to the National Fire Prevention Association 2020 Fire Structure Report:

• 77% of apartment or multi-family housing fires start in the kitchen
• 47% of kitchen fires are caused by forgotten or unattended cooking
• 88% of student housing fires starting in the kitchen

Risk to Property

• For multifamily housing the water from a sprinkler activation can cause water damage to an additional 7 to 11 residences depending on which floor the activation occurs in a multi-story building. Damage claims often exceed $200,000

Claim damage is 400% higher from cooking fires than the next most expensive claim type in single family rentals

iGuard delivers smarter safety without added complexity. It helps organizations respond faster to incidents, reduce risk, and protect employees and visitors—while limiting liability and downtime. By improving awareness and response, iGuard supports safer operations and a stronger safety culture. It’s a proactive investment that demonstrates commitment to people-first protection while delivering measurable operational and risk-management value.

Multifamily

Safety drives resident trust, retention, and property value. iGuard helps create safer communities by enabling faster emergency response without sacrificing privacy. Residents feel more secure, while property managers reduce incidents and liability. iGuard becomes a built-in safety amenity that differentiates properties, supports retention, and reinforces a modern, responsible community experience.