Fire and Smoke Safety
Keeping safe while living independently is very important. Please ensure you read through the information carefully to get the best understanding possible. For more help, contact us today and our office team will be happy to help!
Alarms & Detection
Smoke Alarms: Fit at least one smoke alarm on every floor level of your home, test them weekly, and vacuum them regularly.
Heat Alarms: Install a heat alarm in the kitchen instead of a smoke alarm, as heat alarms do not trigger from normal cooking steam.
Carbon Monoxide (CO): Fit a CO detector near fuel-burning appliances or sleeping areas to warn against toxic, odourless gas.
Replacements: Change standard batteries once a year (unless using sealed 10-year long-life alarms) and replace full alarm units every 10 years
Kitchen & Cooking Safety
Unattended Hobs: Never leave cooking unattended; fires can start in seconds.
Hot Oil: If a pan of oil starts to smoke, turn off the heat and leave it to cool. Never throw water on a pan fire.
Cleanliness: Keep the cooker, hob, grill, and air fryer free from grease and fat build-up, which can easily ignite.
Clutter: Keep tea towels, cloths, and kitchen rolls well away from the hob and toaster.
Government Advice
For more advice surrounding Fire Safety, please press the link below.
This is the governments guide to fire safety in the home.
Electrical & Heating Safety
Sockets: Do not overload plug sockets, and avoid using block or cube adapters.
Appliances: Plug high-heat appliances (kettles, toasters, tumble dryers) directly into the wall socket rather than extension leads.
Laundry: Run washing machines and tumble dryers during the day—not overnight—and clean out the lint trap after every use.
Bedtime Routines: Turn off standalone heaters, unplug non-essential items, close interior doors (which help slow the spread of fire and smoke), and extinguish candles before going to sleep
Escape Planning
Clear Routes: Keep hallways, stairways, and exits free from clutter, and ensure window and door keys are easy to find.
Action Plan: Agree on an escape route with everyone in the household and pick a safe outdoor meeting place.
In a Fire: Get out, stay out, and call 999. If there is smoke, crawl low to the ground where the air is cleaner. Never re-enter a burning building.
Extra Links
Please ensure all smoke / fire alarms are left uncovered in your home.
If covered, in an emergency event, these alarms and sensors may fail to work correctly and so this could lead to a wide spread danger to the housing scheme and possibly the community.
If you have any issues with your alarms please contact us so our repairs team can resolve the issues.