It’s possible to shut off all the water in your apartment
We’re all acutely aware of the problem of potential of water damage in high rise buildings. Several years ago, after water issues, we obtained water sensors that beeped loudly (but unfortunately can’t be monitored remotely). These do work. But what if it’s 11 PM on a Saturday night and suddenly one of the many water connectors in our apartments springs loose? It’s possible that there isn’t a shut off valve easily reachable — for example behind the refrigerator or the washing machine.
Our Cascade Tower apartments do have a small ceiling door (its location varies by apartment) in a dropdown ceiling (not sure of the Olympic Tower system). It can be reached with a small footstool if you’re able — or you can direct a responder. You can ask for a key (see above) which here is simply kept in the lock (not sure why it’s locked!). There are both hot and cold shut off valves above this door. If you’re frail, please get a neighbor or the security/maintenance folks to help.
Such a great idea! We were under the impression that these “magic keys” were given out VERY reluctantly. Will pursue this further.