Fire Safety
Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. Your home should be a safe haven, but fire hazards can turn it into a dangerous place in seconds. On this page you will find important safety leaflets, videos and advice on keeping your home and loved ones safe. It is important to learn about your responsibilities as a tenant, and be prepared to act quickly in an emergency.
Please find on this page:
- Responsibilities
- Christmas Fire Safety
- Informative Videos
Responsibilities
Our Responsibilities
It is our legal duty as your landlord to reduce the fire risk in our flats and housing schemes, and ensure that tenants can escape in an emergency.
Our Responsibilities:
- Regularly inspect and maintain your building so it meets fire safety standards.
- Complete annual reviews.
- Complete a fire risk assessments in communal areas (corridors and hallways).
- Complete repairs in your building.
- Service and maintain fire alarm systems.
Your Responsibilities
As part of your tenancy agreement.
Your Responsibilities include:
- Maintain your home.
- Report any repairs needed in communal areas.
- Store personal belongings safely – NOT in communal areas.
Communal Areas must be clear of items such as:
- Bicycles
- Mobility scooters
- Prams or pushchairs
- Potted plants
- Furniture
- Pictures or ornaments
These are emergency escape routes that need to be clear in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Christmas Fire Safety
Fire Safety Tips
Candles:
- Snuff out candles and tealights at night
- Never leave children or pets alone in a room with a lit candle
- Do not place tealights on a plastic surface
- Place candles away from real Christmas trees
Kitchen:
- Don’t leave pans unattended
- Take care when wearing loose clothing near flames
- Keep tea towels away from the hob
- Never leave children or pets alone in the kitchen
Lights and electrical devices:
- Check cables and power sockets for damage
- Don’t overload sockets – keep to one plug per socket
- Always use the correct charger! Never use a mobile phone charger to charge your vaping device.
Other:
- Switch off and unplug electrical appliances that are not in use
- Shut all internal doors at night to stop a fire from spreading
- Test your fire alarm regularly! #TestItTuesday
Informative Videos
1. Fire Safety for Tenants
2. Engaging with Tenants
3. What are Fire Hydrants?
4. What are Building Information Boxes?
5. What is the Dry Riser Inlet?
6. What is the Dry Riser Outlet?
7. Fire Safety Measures in your building
8. All about Sprinklers
9. Smoke and Heat Detectors
10. The Fire Safety Strategy for your Building
11. Fire Safety on Balconies
12. All About Fire Doors
13. Emergency Escape Routes in Blocks of Flats
14. Fire Action Notices
Help & Resources
We recommend visiting Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service – Norfolk County Council for further information on fire safety in your home.
Broadland Leaflets
