Fire safety

  • The smoke/heat detectors have been fitted for your safety. Do not disconnect them. If there is a fault with a detector, please report it online via report a maintenance issue

  • Please keep internal doors closed to help to slow the spread of fire/smoke. In particular, close all doors when you are asleep or out

  • Do not smoke in the property or do anything which may increase fire risk eg use candles, chip pans etc

  • Do not store flammable items (eg cardboard boxes etc) in the vicinity of the electricity fuse box

  • Do not lock yourself or anyone else in a room to ensure easy escape in the event of fire

  • Plan your escape route in the event of fire

  • Switch off and unplug appliances not in use

  • Do not overload extension leads and plug sockets

  • Remove pans from the heat if you leave the kitchen

  • Clean the oven and hob frequently as a build-up of grease can ignite a fire

  • Make sure you provide the correct address when reporting a fire

  • The self-closing devices must not be tampered with. Please report any fault or damage to a fire door via report a maintenance issue

In the event of any fire, call 999 and evacuate the property