Fire safety

You can make your environment safer and limit the risk of fire by taking some basic precautions:

• Be very careful if you are using a Calor Gas heater. Do not leave it on when you go out.
• Be careful when getting rid of cigarette ends. Make sure they are properly put out.
• Keep an eye on pans on the cooker and take care when cooking with hot oil.
• Turn off electric sockets when you are not using them.

If you are worried about your gas appliances and think they may need their yearly service, contact your housing officer.

You could also consider fitting a smoke alarm in your home. If you do fit one, you must make sure that you change the batteries when necessary, otherwise the alarm will not work.

You can find more information on fire prevention on the Fire kills website.

Keep shared areas clear

For the safety of customers in shared properties, do not leave any goods or belongings (particularly things that could catch fire) in the shared areas.

The shared staircase and hall are usually the main escape routes so you shouldn't leave anything that could block the way if someone is trying to get out if there is a fire. We will take action against you if you leave any items blocking the escape routes through shared areas.

More information

For more information on fire safety, contact your housing or leasehold officer.