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Most fires are preventable and we take fire safety very seriously.
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Most fires are preventable and we take fire safety very seriously.
If there is a fire within your home:
If there is a fire in your block of flats but not inside your home:
To help us look after your home and belongings:
Check your smoke alarms weekly and follow this advice to help protect your home and loved ones:
Do:
Do not:
We carry out regular fire risk assessments, block inspections and servicing of fire equipment, such as emergency lighting.
However, you also have a responsibility for keeping your block safe:
Fire doors
The fire doors should be kept shut at all times and you should not try to make any adjustments to them yourself.
If you have any issues with doors (which meet the required FD30s standards) call us on 01993 890000
Fire risk assessment
To request a copy of the current fire risk assessment for your block please contact us.
Please be aware that single use vapes are electrical items and contain a lithium battery which could cause a fire if it gets damaged. They must be recycled if they are to be disposed of safely. Please check your local council's website for recycling services in your area. You can find their details at: GOV.UK
Don’t forget to consider taking out home contents insurance to help protect your possessions.
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