In a time when lawsuits run rampant and business owners’ hearts skip a beat every time someone stumbles over a crack in the sidewalk, key systems such as hvacr are an obvious area of concern for building owners and managers, as well as the contractors who installed them. The possibility of acts of domestic terrorism has raised the stakes even higher. There is an obvious concern that if an hvacr system is misused or does not “do what is supposed to do,” a building owner or manager may seek legal means to correct the situation. And ensuing litigation could directly involve the contractor who installed and/or serviced the hvacr systems.
Jackson, an attorney with the law firm of Kelley, Drye and Warren, LLP (Washington, DC), gave a synopsis of the legal landscape surrounding building security at the summit, but some important questions remained after his presentation. The News asked Jackson to provide answers for the follow-up questions.