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.
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.
Our Head of Fire Safety is Kerry Larcombe.
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
