Fire safety and prevention
Do:
- Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from small
children.
- Make sure cigarettes are extinguished before going out or to
bed.
- Use fire retardant curtain material.
- Check your furniture meets British Standards and has the kite
mark on the furniture label. This means it contains fire retardant
filling and won't give off poisonous smoke in a fire.
Don't:
- Smoke in bed.
- Leave hot chip pans or deep fat fryers unattended.
- Dry cloths too close to gas or electric fires.
- Use portable gas or paraffin heaters. Remember your tenancy
agreement states they should not be used.
Smoke detectors
Your home will be fitted with a smoke
detector. If not, please contact our repairs service on 0117
938 2700 and we will fit one free of charge.
- NEVER cover or remove a smoke detector.
- Test them each week by pressing the ‘test’ button.
- Keep smoke detectors free of dust and dirt – you can use the
narrow attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
- Please use a safe stepladder when checking them.
Free home fire safety check
Why not invest in your safety by getting a free home check from
your local fire and rescue service? They will give you life-saving
advice, look for possible fire risks in your home, check your smoke
alarms and help you plan escape routes in case the worst ever
happens. You can find out more at www.fire.gov.uk or contact your local
fire and rescue service, the contact details are below.
Avon – including Bristol, B&NES, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire
www.avonfire.gov.uk
0117 923 2061
Devon and Somerset
www.dsfire.gov.uk
01392 872200
Gloucestershire
www.glosfire.gov.uk
01452 753333
Wiltshire
www.wfb.org.uk
01380 723601
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